05/07/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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I Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 NOI 61 & 67 Shoestring Bay Road, 61 Shoestring Bay Road, LLC c/o Glenn Ferguson & Willowbend Country Club Inc. Proposed boardwalk. (Representative: Cape & Islands Engineering, Inc.) (cont. 4.2/4.23) 43- 3406 A request was made to continue the hearing to May 21, 2026. It was stated that the continuance had been requested due to extensive discussion at the prior hearing regarding the related vista application. The applicant sought additional time to incorporate the Commission's decision on that matter into the boardwalk plans. It was further stated that, because the related application had now been approved,the revised plans would reflect that decision moving forward. MOTION: To continue the hearing for 61 & 67 Shoestring Bay Road to May 21, 2026. Motion b Sandi Godfrey Seconded bv: Seana Pitt Vote: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Steve Cook,Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt NOI 17 Sunset Circle, Eric L. Coelho. Proposed removal of the existing timber wall and replacement with a new vinyl sheet pile wall, permit the existing pier, and install native vegetation plantings. (Representative: Cape and Islands Engineering, Inc.) (cont. 4.23) 43- 3414 The Commission continued review of a Notice of Intent for 17 Sunset Circle regarding the proposed removal of an existing timber retaining wall and replacement with a new vinyl sheet pile wall, permitting of an existing pier, and installation of native vegetation plantings, represented by Cape and Islands Engineering. The applicant's representative stated that the property abuts John's Pond and currently contains an existing timber retaining wall composed of vertical timber posts proposed for replacement. The project was described as including construction of a new approximately 60-foot-long vinyl sheet pile wall with tieback rods and deadman, installation of drainage features to relieve hydrostatic pressure, restoration of grades following construction, installation of approximately 175 square feet of native plantings, and permitting of the existing pier operating under an interim Chapter 91 license. It was further stated that all work would occur within previously disturbed areas and that erosion controls including silt fence and straw waddles would be installed during construction. Discussion addressed comments received from Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program staff regarding shellfish monitoring requirements associated with the project. It was stated that a biologist would likely be required to inspect the work area for shellfish prior to construction activities, and the applicant's representative stated willingness to comply with all recommended conditions. Commissioners also requested additional information regarding the size and type of boats proposed to utilize the pier, noting that dock regulations require such information regardless of whether the dock is located in freshwater or saltwater. Additional discussion focused on the existing pier configuration and whether the length and seasonality of the dock were appropriate. Concerns were raised regarding the need for the pier to extend approximately 50 feet into John's Pond given the available water depths closer to shore. Questions were also raised regarding discrepancies between the narrative and plans concerning whether the dock would remain seasonal or permanent. It was stated that the final determination regarding seasonality may depend on recommendations from state agencies and Natural Heritage review. Discussion further addressed the potential effects of