06/11/2026 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Minutes

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Town of Mashpee Conservation Commission 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649 Following the recess, the applicant's team reiterated that relocating the pool closer to the house was not considered a realistic construction option due to excavation needs, foundation concerns, and construction access. The Commission continued discussing whether the pool could remain as proposed if additional mitigation were provided. Staff noted that the existing 75-foot buffer area is largely lawn and that the proposed mitigation would substantially improve the existing buffer condition. Staff suggested that if the pool remained in the proposed location, the Commission could require additional mitigation within the flood zone area, including additional native plantings up to the zone line. The applicant agreed to provide additional mitigation. Discussion followed regarding the extent of the additional mitigation, including filling in the access path shown through the mitigation area, relocating the gate, extending mitigation up to the FEMA flood zone line, and adding a 10-foot strip of mitigation along the northerly property line. A commissioner requested even more mitigation up to the erosion control/hay bale line, but the applicant proposed a compromise consisting of mitigation to the flood zone line, filling in the path,relocating the gate, and adding mitigation along the northerly property line. The Commission also discussed the proposed fence and wildlife passage. It was clarified that the fence should provide a six-inch gap at the bottom for wildlife movement. The applicant agreed to the added mitigation conditions and related plan revisions. MOTION: To close an issue at 29 Flat Pond Circle with the following conditions: 1. A three-year mitigation monitoring plan shall be required. 2. A revised mitigation plan shall be submitted to staff showing additional mitigation up to the FEMA flood zone line. 3. The access path through the mitigation area shall be filled in with mitigation plantings. 4. Additional mitigation shall be provided along the northerly property line. 5. The fence shall include a six-inch gap at the bottom for wildlife passage. 6. Pool water shall be pumped by truck. Motion by: Richard Sahl Seconded bv: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed. Aye: Steve Cook, Sandi Godfrey,Richard Sahl, Seana Pitt Nay: Paul Colombo COC 83 Tide Run, Steven Dupree. Proposed conservation landscape plan. (Representative: Environmental Landscape Solutions, LLQ 43- 2062 MOTION: To accept and approve the COC for 83 Tide Run. Motion bv: Richard Sahl Seconded bv: Sandi Godfrey Vote: Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. Steve Cook,Paul Colombo, Sandi Godfrey,Richard Sahl, Seana Pitt 18