05/07/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 Discussion followed regarding whether the Commission wished to issue a negative determination or whether the applicant should request a continuance to provide additional information. Clarification was requested regarding what supplemental materials would be necessary if the matter were continued. Commissioners identified several items for further review,including use of pervious pavers, a cross-section of the proposed wall and patio support system, additional drainage information, groundwater elevations associated with the dry wells, and additional detail regarding protection measures for the existing septic system during excavation activities. The applicant's representative stated willingness to provide the requested information and noted that drainage details were already included on the plan but could be supplemented further. Discussion also addressed the meaning of a negative determination,with clarification provided that a negative determination signified that the proposed work would not have a negative impact on wetland resource areas,while a positive determination would indicate potential impacts requiring further review. MOTION: For a negative determination on 9 Uncle Henrys Road with the following conditions: 1. Recording of the determination. 2. Submission of additional drainage details, including groundwater elevations. 3. Inclusion of wall cross-sections. 4. Use of pervious pavers. 5. Notation of work limits and protection measures on the plans. Motion by: Steve Cook Seconded by: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed. Aye: Steve Cook, Sandi Godfrey, Seana Pitt Nay: Paul Colombo NOI 190 Monomoscoy Road,Kevin Cayer. Proposed new single-family dwelling on the property with mitigation plantings. (Representative: Cape&Islands Engineering, Inc.) (cont. 2.05 /3.05/3.19) 43- 3258 The applicant's representatives stated that the matter had been continued from prior hearings in order to address concerns previously raised by the Commission regarding flooding,resource area setbacks,landscaping, septic design, and related issues. It was stated that supplemental materials and revised plans had been submitted in response to those concerns. The applicant's representatives described several revisions to the project plans, including modifications to the septic system design to increase separation to groundwater, additional soil testing and groundwater monitoring, corrections to ACEC plan notes, and submission of documentation related to the proposed denitrifying septic technology and UV disinfection system.It was stated that additional groundwater monitoring had been conducted during moon tide- influenced conditions and that groundwater elevations had been adjusted based on the updated readings. Representatives further stated that the proposed house footprint had been reduced and shifted farther from wetland resource areas,the proposed retaining wall along the driveway had been eliminated, and the house foundation had been redesigned from a walkout foundation to an elevated pile or pier-supported structure intended to allow floodwaters to pass beneath the dwelling. Additional revisions discussed included relocation of the proposed driveway farther from wetland resources, elimination of previously proposed stairs,ramps, and platforms to the Chapter 91 flowage area, and replacement of those features with a kayak rack. It was further stated that revised planting plans had been submitted showing both mitigation plantings and landscape areas, including lawn areas limited to approximately 10 percent of the lot area. The applicant's representatives also discussed revised nitrogen loading calculations based on the proposed denitrifying septic system 4