02/19/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 The applicant formally requested a continuance to allow time to revise the proposal and explore whether adjustments could be made to render the project more acceptable to the Commission. After discussion of scheduling and submission deadlines,the hearing was continued to March 5th. MOTION: To continue 17 & 23 Alma Road to March 5, 2026. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Discussion: During discussion of the continuance, a Commissioner stated that the formal waiver request submitted to date does not sufficiently demonstrate a compelling need as required under the bylaw. The Commissioner emphasized that waiver requests must include a clear and convincing narrative addressing all required criteria, particularly the compelling need standard. It was further stated that, in order to reconsider the proposal favorably, the Commission would need to see a significant reduction in disturbance and alteration within the vernal pool buffer zones.The Commissioner noted that Regulation 23 is specifically intended to protect vernal pool habitat and that any future proposal should more directly address those performance standards. Staff indicated that a stronger waiver justification and meaningful design modifications reducing buffer impacts would be important factors in future deliberations. Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steve Cook Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey,Richard Sahl) NOI 15 Nehoiden Road, Matthew H. & Carmen F. Brogie. Proposed addition to single family Home. (Representative: Strong Tree Engineering) (coat. 1.22 /2.05) 43- 3394 MOTION: To continue 15 Nehoiden Road to March 5, 2026. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded bv: Sandi Godfrey Discussion: The Commission discussed the pending continuance for 15 Nehoiden Road, noting that this would be the third hearing on the matter. It was confirmed that the hearing had previously been opened on January 22 and discussed with the applicant's representative. A Commissioner expressed hope that the revised mitigation plan would be complete prior to the next hearing and requested that materials be distributed to Commissioners as early as possible to allow for review and input. The intent is to avoid repeated continuances and ensure that the submission is substantially complete before the next meeting. Staff confirmed that revised materials will be forwarded to the Commission upon receipt. Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steve Cook Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt,Richard Sahl) 7