03/05/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes (2)

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 *NOTE: INDIVIDUAL HEARINGS WILL BE LIMITED TO 15 MINUTES IN LENGTH (More complex proposals may be granted additional time, if necessary,by the Chair) RDA 190 Monomoscoy Road, Kevin Cayer. Proposed new single-family dwelling on the property with mitigation plantings. (Representative: Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc.) (cons.2.05) 43- 3258 Staff reported that the applicant had requested a continuance to April 23, 2026, in order to allow additional time to respond to the Commission's requests for additional soil testing and installation of a groundwater monitoring well on the site,particularly in connection with the anticipated high tides expected around April 17-18. Chair Cook noted that he would not be present at the April 23, 2026, meeting. Mr. Colombo expressed concern that Chair Cook's absence could affect the Commission's deliberations, as the Chair has been involved in prior discussions, including those held in executive session. It was suggested that the matter might instead be continued to the following meeting in early May so that all members involved in prior discussions could participate. Staff explained that the applicant had specifically requested the April 23, 2026, continuance, and because the applicant or their representative was not present at the meeting, the Commission could not unilaterally change the requested date. Therefore, if the Commission voted to continue the hearing to April 23, 2026, the applicant would need to appear on that date to request further continuance to the subsequent meeting if necessary. The Commission discussed whether it could set the continuance to an alternative date but concluded that because the applicant had not authorized another date and had no representative present, the Commission would need to vote on the requested April 23, 2026, continuance, with any additional continuance to be requested at that time. MOTION: To continue 190 Monomoscoy Road to April 23, 2026 Motion by: Sandi Godfrey Seconded by: Richard Sahl Discussion: Mr. Colombo's would vote in favor of the continuance with the hope that the hearing would be ultimately moved to a later meeting so Chair Cook could be present. Vote: Motion passed by unanimous vote. (Steve Cook,Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt,Richard Sahl) NOl 399 Nlonomoscoy Road, Tranquility Developers LLC. Proposed reconstruction of existing deck, and redeveloped dock plan. (Representative: Wet Tech Land Design, Inc.) (coast. 1.22/2.05) 43- 3389 Mr. Kent reported that the applicant was requesting a continuance to March 19, 2026, to allow time to revise the plans. Following a recent meeting with the homeowner, it was explained that the owner no longer wished to pursue a dock height of approximately 6 feet 9 inches, which had been proposed to allow public access underneath the structure. Instead, the owner would prefer to lower the dock height to approximately 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 9 inches and incorporate stairs within the dock structure to provide public access. Mr. Kent further explained that the revised proposal would include Chapter 91 public access through deeded rights, allowing the public to use the stairs to pass along the shoreline. During the discussion, Mr. Colombo asked whether the Commission had received a comment letter from the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)regarding the proposal. Mr. Kent confirmed that a letter had been received. It was noted that with the reduction in dock height, it would be important to review the plans to ensure the structure would still meet the required ratio for shading over the salt marsh. Staff indicated that the original taller height 3