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Home My Public Portal About2020 10 06 Public Meeting Packet1 Noelle Aguiar From:Chris Miller Sent:Thursday, September 17, 2020 2:40 PM To:Noelle Aguiar Cc:Ryan Burch Subject:Hunting discussion Attachments:2019_Brewster_Deer_Talk_low_res.pdf; Brewster_Pellet_Analysis.xlsx; Brewster_Transects.jpg; Grid_182.pdf; Punkhorn Parklands - Boot Swamp Area, Brewster.pdf Here’s the pertinent data from the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife. They did a browse study and a separate pellet study in several areas in Brewster. We should focus on the one done for the south end of the Punkhorn Parkland. That is Grid 182. This is mostly the raw data (focus on the summary page for the spreadsheet for the pellet analysis). I have included the powerpoint from their presentation to the commission last year because it defines what they are looking at (i.e., how many deer per square mile). Brief results (see attachments for details, photos, etc.): Browse study General level of forest impacts from deer browsing on the property: 3: Moderately Impacted Preferred hardwood tree seedlings and saplings such as maple, oak, ash, and hickory are growing up to and above 6 feet tall, but most do show some signs of browsing. Some moderately preferred trees (e.g., cherry) may show slight browsing, but no sign of browsing on low-preference tree species such as American beech and white pine. Some preferred to moderately preferred shrubs show evidence of browsing (e.g., viburnums) and preferred herbaceous plants (e.g., Trilliums, Pink Lady’s Slipper, Canada Mayflower, and Wild Sarsaparilla) are present, but show some signs of flowering parts removed. The Boot Swamp area of the Punkhorn Parklands Conservation Area contains a wetland area surrounded by a moderately open canopy mature Oak/Huckleberry upland. The uplands are dominated by mature Oak with some mature Pitch Pine throughout the area. Understory primarily consists of dense Huckleberry, Lowbush Blueberry, Teaberry, some Highbush Blueberry with patches of Inkberry. The wetland area is dominated by mature Red Maple with younger year classes present showing evidence of light browse and sparse mature Pitch Pine with an open canopy layer. The understory varies from moss-covered forest floor containing Cranberries in low areas to dense Sweet Pepperbush and 2 Inkberry in upland/wetland transition areas. Sweet Pepperbush shows signs of moderate browse particularly in these transition areas. Dense patches of Greenbriar are common with highest concentrations along the wetland edges showing signs of moderate to heavy browse. Well defined deer trails are abundant throughout the survey unit with most abundance seen throughout the wetland area and habitat transition area. Pellet count: Density estimate (Deer/mi2): 23 to 27 Excerpts: Negatively impact the forest and ecosystem as deer numbers rise above ~ 20 deer per square mile of forest GOAL: keep deer numbers below the point of major impacts to forest, but in balance with public desire and tolerance for deer Management range of 12-18 deer/mi2 of forest “Benchmark” Regulated Hunting Seasons –Youth………..Sept. 28 –Archery……..Oct 7 - Nov 30 Discharge Setbacks (MGL Ch. 131 § 58) •No discharge of firearm or release of arrow within 150 feet of roads •No hunting within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling, –Unless authorized by owner or occupant At this point we have not heard back if the state can attend the meeting next Tuesday. Chris -- Chris Miller, Director Brewster Department of Natural Resources cmiller@brewster-ma.gov Effective July 7, 2020, until further notice: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !182DN4084834620147 182DM4084834619343 182DS4084834618539 182CN4081174620147 182CM4081174619343 182CS4081184618538 182BN4077054619884 182BM4077054619080 182BS4077054618275 182AN4071374619916 182AM4071374619112 182AS4071374618307 182A 182C 182D 182B Pellet Count Summary Grids with 6 or more transects Year # Transects # Plots Sampled # Pellet Groups Density Estimate (deer/mi2) and 95% CI Density Estimate (deer/mi2) * Density Estimate 2 (deer/mi2 ) ** Min Max Grid 181: Nickerson State Park (Brewster)2020 8 339 64 41 (21-61)41 35 24 63 Grid Year # Transects # Plots Sampled # Pellet Groups Density Estimate (deer/mi2) and 95% CI Density Estimate (deer/mi2) * Density Estimate 2 (deer/mi2 ) ** Min*** Max**** Grid 182: Punkhorn Parkland (Brewster)2020 4 201 24 NA 27 23 16 43 Grid 183: Town Land (Brewster)2020 4 165 2 NA 2 2 2 4 Note: Seems very low. I would recommend resurveying this property in the future. Note: 95% Confidence interval cannot be calculated for only one Grid of 4 transects, so Min and Max can be used as a rough measure of confidence * Calculated using the average of the estimates calculated from high, low, and average defecation rates: I believe this is positively biased by the low defecation rate used from captive deer ** Calculated using only the average defecation rate of 19.8 pellet groups per deer per day *** Min is calculated using the high defecation rate of 29.7 pellet groups per deer per day **** Max is calculated using the low defecation rate of 10.9 pellet groups per deer per day Other Notes: The method assumes that 100% of the pellet groups that were dropped since the leaf-off date in the plot are detected, if the pellets are not detected, under leaves, or have decomposed or washed away, it will cause the estimate to be lower than actual Alternatively, if pellets that were deposited prior to the leaf-off date are counted, this will cause the estimate to be higher than actual, but surveyors are trained not to count older pellets that show signs of insect or other decomposition In reality, these two factors will likely offset eachother, leading to minimal bias Can be quite confident that the actual density is above the Min, because that is using the highest defecation rate found in the literature. Deer Management in Eastern Massachusetts David Stainbrook Deer and Moose Biologist Blue Hills Deer Management The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is responsible for the conservation - including restoration, protection, and management - of the fish and wildlife resources and habitat diversity for the benefit and enjoyment of the public now and into the future. Mission Statement •Females typically give birth to 2 fawns per year –Late May to early July –Research in PA, CT, DE estimate 40-60% survival of fawns •Typically 1 fawn will survive •Home Range –1 - 3 mi2 or 600 - 2000 acres White-tailed Deer Biology •Spring/Summer •Buds, leaves, forbs, etc. •Fall/Winter •Hard/soft mast •Woody browse (selective) Feeding Habits •What does deer browse look like? Deer Browse Ragged edge Deer lack upper incisors Rabbit, Porcupine, Woodchuck, Beaver 45 degree sharp cut Feeding Habits •Negatively impact the forest and ecosystem as deer numbers rise above ~ 20 deer per square mile of forest –Future forest, wildlife, plants, and insects depend on a diverse and balanced forest and healthy understory –Cascading effects Impacts of High Deer Numbers Native Plants Deer Browsing Insects Birds Nesting Success Invasive Plants Pollinators Current Deer Density in Massachusetts Deer density can be over 50 deer/mi2 in areas with little to no hunting access GOAL: keep deer numbers below the point of major impacts to forest, but in balance with public desire and tolerance for deer Management range of 12-18 deer/mi2 of forest “Benchmark” •Licensed Hunters –Must have taken and passed a hunter education course, learn safety, ethics, and laws –To use firearm, must possess a Federal Identification Card (FID) or License to Carry (LTC) •Antlerless Deer Permits –Regulate Female Harvest by Zone •Regulated Hunting Seasons –Youth………..Sept. 28 –Archery……..Oct 7 - Nov 30 (Zones 10-14) ……..Oct 21 - Nov 30 (Zones 1-9) –Shotgun......Dec 2 - Dec 14 –Muzzleloader……Dec 16 - Dec 31 •Excellent safety record –0 non-hunters have been killed by hunters –0 non-hunters have been injured by archery hunters –Hunting and other recreational activities (hiking, biking, etc.) take place concurrently on all state lands open to hunting (all WMAs and most DCR lands) How Deer Numbers Are Managed •Hunting works great to manage deer numbers in areas where there is enough hunting access •#1 Roadblock to managing deer population is Access –Large blocks of forest closed to hunting •Town Forests, State Parks, Conservation Lands, etc. –Discharge Setbacks (MGL Ch. 131 § 58) •No discharge of firearm or release of arrow within 150 feet of roads •No hunting within 500 feet of an occupied dwelling, –Unless authorized by owner or occupant –Town Ordinances and Bylaws •Further discharge restrictions, written permission, etc. Deer Management Challenges High Deer Numbers High Deer Numbers Over 80% of the deer habitat in Brewster is closed to hunting -Can lead to future deer issues if not proactive -Work to increase lands open to hunting now •It is impossible to count all of the deer –We estimate deer density at a zone scale on from huntable lands •Does not provide an estimate of density on lands closed to hunting –Can conduct pellet count surveys to estimate deer numbers at a smaller scale, but can be time intensive •Better question to ask is: Are there too many deer? - We can begin to answer that by looking at forest impacts Are deer impacting certain plants and trees in the forest? Will the forest stay diverse and resilient over the next 50 years? How many deer are in my town? Deer Browse Impact Surveys Masswildlife staff have documented some moderate impacts by deer Brewster has a setting with a lot of deer habitat mixed throughout the town Much of the deer habitat is in setbacks (would need permission from nearby homes to hunt there) 7,092 of the 9,081 forested acres (78%) are in setbacks - This leaves 1,988 acres outside of setbacks (22%) Much of the deer habitat is in setbacks (would need permission from nearby homes to hunt there) 7,092 of the 9,081 forested acres (78%) are in setbacks - This leaves 1,988 acres outside of setbacks (22%) 19 22 15 19 16 19 22 13 19 19 18 18 34 22 25 24 27 30 23 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 2000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018Total Annual Deer Harvest Total Annual Deer Harvest: Brewster Hunter harvest, in the few areas that you can legally hunt, suggests an increasing trend in the deer population in recent years Much of the deer habitat outside of setbacks is town land and Nickerson State Park Over 1,300 of the 1,988 acres outside of setbacks is town land This leaves little for huntable land to manage deer The setting in Brewster and surrounding towns is problematic for keeping deer numbers from increasing •Statewide Model –Open access to all licensed hunters during the regulated hunting seasons (simply open the property) –Examples: State Forests, Wildlife Management Areas, Conservation Restrictions, Private lands, most Town lands in western and central MA, Trustees properties, many land trusts, etc. •Controlled Hunt –Restrictions to the statewide model •Limited number of hunters, days, methods (archery only), etc. –Examples: Andover, Carlisle, Dover, Hingham, Marshfield, Medfield, Sudbury, Weston, Quabbin, Wachusett, Blue Hills, etc. https://deeradvisor.dnr.cornell.edu/ Hunt Models The more restrictions, the less of an impact it will have at reducing deer numbers Thank You Questions? CAPE COD ENGINEERING, INC Robert M. Perry, P.E. P.O. Box 1517 East Dennis, MA 02641 Tel 508-385-1445 / Fax 508-385-1446 bobperry@capecod.net September 25, 2020 Town of Brewster Conservation Commission 1657 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 RE: 98 & 102 Governor Prence Rd, Map 58 / Parcels 22 & 23 - SE 9-1719; Request for Certificate of Compliance To the Conservation Commission, Enclosed please find Form 8A, an As-built plan and photographs of the completed stairway and a check in the amount of $100 for a Request for Certificate of Compliance for 98 & 102 Governor Prence Road, SE 9-1719. A healthy dune deposit has developed at the bottom and has buried a portion of the lower portion of the stairs. The stairway and pathway ground area is neat and stable. I certify that the project was completed in substantial compliance with the approved plan and the Order of Conditions. Please contact me directly should you have any questions. Sincerely, Cape Cod g, Inc. Robert M Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your Cursor - do not use the return key ti virk Upon completion of the work authorized in an Order of Conditions, the property owner must request a Certificate of Compliance from the issuing authority stating that the work or portion of the work has been satisfactorily completed. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 8A - Request for Certificate of Compliance Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: SE 9-1719 Provided by DEP A. Project Information This request is being made by: Cape Cod Engineering, Inc. Name PO Box 1517 Mailing Address East Dennis MA City/Town State 508-385-1445 02641 Zip Code Phone Number 2. This request is in reference to work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to: Bruce A & Kathleen Barry (#98) Philip E & Nancy Jean Magnuson, Paula L & David W Miller (#102) OCTOBER 21, 2016 SE 9-1719 Dated DEP File Number 3. The project site is located at: 98 & 102 GOVERNOR PRENCE ROAD BREWSTER Street Address 58 City/Town 23, 22 Assessors Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number 4. The final Order of Conditions was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: Property Owner (if different) Barnstable 30039 County Book 190 Page Certificate (if registered land) 5. This request is for certification that (check one): Z the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions has been satisfactorily completed. q the following portions of the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions have been satisfactorily completed (use additional paper if necessary). q the above-referenced Order of Conditions has lapsed and is therefore no longer valid, and the work regulated by it was never started. wpaform8a.doc rev. 5/29/14 Page 1 of 2 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 8A — Request for Certificate of Compliance Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: SE 9-1719 Provided by DEP A. Project Information (cont.) 6. Did the Order of Conditions for this project, or the portion of the project subject to this request, contain an approval of any plans stamped by a registered professional engineer, architect, landscape architect, or land surveyor? CO Yes q No If yes, attach a written statement by such a professional certifying substantial compliance with the plans and describing what deviation, if any, exists from the plans approved in the Order. B. Submittal Requirements Requests for Certificates of Compliance should be directed to the issuing authority that issued the final Order of Conditions (OOC). If the project received an OOC from the Conservation Commission, submit this request to that Commission. If the project was issued a Superseding Order of Conditions or was the subject of an Adjudicatory Hearing Final Decision, submit this request to the appropriate DEP Regional Office (see httc://www.mass.govieea/agencies/massdep/about/contacts/find-the-massdep-regional-office- for-vour-city-or-town.html). wpaform8a.doc rev. 5/29/14 Page 2 of 2 IMAGES OF 98 & 102 GOVERNOR PRENCE RD, MAP 58 / PARCELS 22 & 23 — DEP FILE NO. SE 9-1719 BEACH STAIRS Figure 1— View north from the stair way top looking down. Figure 2 — View south, from the beach, up the stair case. Lower segment is partially buried by developing dune Figure 3 - View south, looking up, midway showing the path steps. Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key vfr den Upon completion of the work authorized in an Order of Conditions, the property owner must request a Certificate of Compliance from the issuing authority stating that the work or portion of the work has been satisfactorily completed. Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands WPA Form 8A — Request for Certificate of Compliance Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 DEP File Number: Provided by DEP A. Project Information 1. This requlesps being ma, by: Vt;4 /Cr 4a/raker Name Rook Mailing Address D./eon/6 APY City/Town State s-08 -.737 - Phone Number 2. This request is in reference to work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to: mess P, Sr and Applicant Dated 3. The project site is located at: /20 c(--// /errs/' Street Ad ress Assessors Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number 4. The fin I Order of Conditions was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: P yke, Props Owner (if di rieritr e-C 3rns Ind le-County Book Page eFg 9 N8,5- DEP File Number tea/6 )44 - 4/Town 1-0/ /9 Zip Code 7946 Certificate (if registered land) 5. This request is for certification that (check one): 'the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions has been satisfactorily completed. q the following portions of the work regulated by the above-referenced Order of Conditions have been satisfactorily completed (use additional paper if necessary). q the above-referenced Order of Conditions has lapsed and is therefore no longer valid, and the work regulated by it was never started. wpaform8a.doc rev. 5/29/14 Page 1 of 2 CROCKER NURSERIES, INC. P.O. Box 1746 • 1132 Route 137 Brewster • MA 02631 Tel: (508) 896-5060 • (800) 790-8975 September 30, 2020 Brewster Conservation Commission 1657 Main Street Brewster MA 02631 To whom it may concern: This statement is in regards to plantings installed according to an approved plan at the Grimes residence at 130 Hillbourne Terrace Brewster MA in 2010 for which a request for a Certificate of Compliance was never submitted. Since Crocker Nurseries submitted the original plan, I was contacted recently to certify that there was substantial compliance. The plan is divided into Areas I and II. On inspection both Areas were missing plants. Area I was missing 4 Viburnum dentatum, 1 Rhododendron Maximum, and 7 Aronia. Area II was missing 1 Viburnum dentatum, 1 Rhododendron maximum, 1 Aronia, and 3 Myrica pensylvanica. Generally there has been substantial growth in the last ten years. Both Areas are very stable with no evidence of erosion. Area I does have some space between plants but there is heavy ground vegetation. Area 2 has no room for additional plants. I my opinion there is substantial compliance. Respectfully, David V. Crocker Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist I TOWN OF BREWSTER 2198 MAIN STREFF BREWSTER, MA 02631 PlioNE: (508) 896-3701 ExT 135 FAx: (508) 896-8089 CONSERV ATION(OTOWN.BREWSTER.M.A.I ,S ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FORM OFFICE OF CONSERVATION CONINIISSION Office Use: Date Received: Fee Paid: Owner/Applicant Name: Date: Project Location: /13 Buhr Fratist_ 2-VaP .s1 Parcel 12 / Mailing Address: /13 5(40/ kr t 75re k.1St-i r t n,,ket 0 ?/ %Oa/ ni Phone: it 7 - 3-1750 Email / Fax: Contractor/Representative: CO ritdevi laka5c Other Contact Information (if necessary): PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (Attach additional_pages if necessary. Include photos and a site plan if available.) C d,OCipi dt°04 7L /eLatykv, Over -caSeitreit/ 76 ed acce a se oar- fwd. 17FeeISe,roxime7;' Phone:5k-3fr -37Y, DESCRIPTION OF RESOURCE AREA AFFEC D: (Coastal Bank, Land Subject to Flooding, Salt Mprsh, Bisch, Dune, Vegetated Wetlapd, Inlaulpank, ke, Po River, Stream, Bog, Swamp, etc.) VO Got lye eCIV.tatli/L pa thr ) 1. Site Access Authorization form is included? 2. Will the proposed work take place within 50 feet of any resource area? 3. Is excavation by machinery required? 4. Will there be disturbance to the ground? 5. Is removal of vegetation proposed? 6. Is regrading proposed? (Addition or removal of soil?) 7. Is tree removal proposed? • If so, how many? 8. Is pruning of trees proposed? - If so, please supply photo 9. Is planting proposed? - If so, please supply a plan including species 10.1s removal of poison ivy or other nuisance or invasive species proposed? • If so, please explain on an additional sheet 11.1s the use of herbicides proposed? yr) For office use only: Site Inspection Date: Date Ratified: Additional Filing Required: Approval: Conservation Administrator Comments: WWW.rOWN.BRI•WSfI R.MA.t1S TI HS FORM IS VALID FOR 6 moNfi IS FROM I)ATF RATIFIED Aooti 1) 5/Iv12.008 aewBT O hre • t. t 5 0 • tf/P Date: Project: RED li- Sett /ii,, h --ee I(' gfirwi OUT I/ d Cc e_Crfree17-- Location: 113 5414W Law( A-eteiA-- 02-63 / Property Owner: Ti ll/Ile rPetctreg_ TOWN OF BREWSTER CONSERVATION COMMISSION SITE ACCESS AUTHORIZATION FORM I (we) hereby authorize the individual members of the Brewster Conservation Commission and its agents to enter upon the referenced property for the purpose of gathering information regarding the application filed with the Commission pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch 131, s. 40) and/or the Brewster Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Chapter 172). Additionally, if an Order of Conditions is issued for the project, I (we) grant permission for Commission members and the Commission's agents to enter the above referenced property for the purpose of inspecting for compliance with the Order of Conditions. This site access authorization is valid until a Certificate of Compliance is issued by the Conservation Commission. Authorized Signature: klA Please Print Name: Pp e Date: If other than owner, please state whether tenant, agent, or other: Mailing Address: /i 3 51fKK Zgiv EreW-V-€ fr 114- 0.2.63 / Phone: b 41 6 Email: Cell: Fax: Revised: May 2008 .... ... 1 TOWN OF BREWSTER 2198 MAIN STREFI BREWSTER, MA 02631 PHONE: (508) 896-3701 EXT 135 FAX: (508) 896-8089 CONSERV ATION@TOWN.BREWSTER.MA.I ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FORM OFFICE OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION Office Use: Date Received: Fee Paid: Owner/Applicant Name: Date: 9 - 24 Project Location: / I Z 60Ut2A)04_ af 4.4E Az( Map Z ParcelN**V3 Mailing Address: // t PQ-1,ocl R d B istIAJ5-ITA 6)j 3/ Phone: 617 '15 el 714 8 ct Email / Fax: Riki(^J t+OU 6041K, , (64". Contractor/Representative: I -1 11A_ .4-1(._t12___ -TVLE/rieiW.- Phone: 77'1- 7Z1-76Z4 Other Contact Information (if necessary): PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (Attach additional pages if necessary. Include photos and a site plan if available.) T2 (VLL DiA-,6 2.4-vucr-tE s ,/t7 )7) 67---7Lve e4JAAJe (KS -t-Pf kr 14#2i_ urroot, bbychk14.- wpoDy A--So )0V-0 igaitriciKs LO w Iv - u4 $, 4-6 DESCRIPTION OF RESOURCE AREA AFFECTED: (Coastal Bank, Land Subject to Flooding, Salt Marsh, Beach, Dune, Vegetated Wetland, Inland Bank, Lake, Pond, River, Stream, Bog, Swamp, etc.) 020— 44) ,Cr F/4— 44-y,k..., I it) te,11,7/) 1. Site Access Authorization form is included? (9/ N 2. Will the proposed work take place within 50 feet of any resource area? 0/ N 3. Is excavation by machinery required? Y /0 4. Will there be disturbance to the ground? Y /6-1) 5. Is removal of vegetation proposed? 1' /6) 6. Is regrading proposed? (Addition or removal of soil?) Y 7. Is tree removal proposed? Y / • If so, how many? 8. Is pruning of trees proposed? - If so, please supply photo V N 9. Is planting proposed? - If so, please supply a plan including species Y / 10.1s removal of poison ivy or other nuisance or invasive species proposed? Y /V1 • If so, please explain on an additional sheet 11.1s the use of herbicides proposed? Y /6) For office use only: Site Inspection Date: Date Ratified: Additional Filing Required: Approval: Conservation Administrator Comments: ADOPTED: 5/19/2008 WWW.TOWN.I3REWSTER.MA.US THIS FORM IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FROM DATE RATIFIED LII Date: Project: Location: Property Owner: TOWN OF BREWSTER CONSERVATION COMMISSION SITE ACCESS AUTHORIZATION FORM cil/q/eo s4-r fret s-5 Lt 1,1;LGJ P71_,UNI daihktults toik) "t- OccA, I 6V VE/240(A- d itE oisiN/L kvtn D lic_'/1--tHtiAJ 6Lif-A)(ffiL-- I (we) hereby authorize the individual members of the Brewster Conservation Commission and its agents to enter upon the referenced property for the purpose of gathering information regarding the application filed with the Commission pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch 131, s. 40) and/or the Brewster Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Chapter 172). Additionally, if an Order of Conditions is issued for the project, I (we) grant permission for Commission members and the Commission's agents to enter the above referenced property for the purpose of inspecting for compliance with the Order of Conditions. This site access authorization is valid until a Certificate of Compliance is issued by the Conservation Commission. Authorized Signature: Please Print Name: D Date: 9//9& If other than owner, please state whether tenant, agent, or other: Mailing Address: :2) '3 SUA) pvL Phone: Cell: PTOV-1 A 4- 015-6 5 61 17 L/5-- --74e? Email: fi lfiN61E-74,8kfo.) a-tou)S2 &Mk. ,e Fax: Revised: May 2008 September 22, 2020 Brewster Conservation Commission Noelle Aguiar, Conservation Administrator 1657 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 Re: Minor Change Request Coady SE9-1789 Spec Conditions Sand Nourishment; 234 Robbins Hill Road, Open Permit Dear Commissioners, We are requesting a minor change to the above open permit to ensure protection of the dune and safety for those using the property. We would like to install six path lights, beginning at the lower step off the deck and under the existing Cherry tree. The path lights will serve two functions, one to provide a visual as well as physical line to direct people away from the top of the dune and directly to the designated beach access. The lighting will also provide anyone using the property in the evening safety by avoiding walking headfirst into the long limbs of the existing Cherry tree. In conjunction with the path lights, two Keep off the Dune signs, provided by the Brewster Conservation Commission, will be installed to educate any who use the property the value of dune function and stability. The signs will be affixed to plywood, cut to fit the dune sign dimensions, on stakes not to exceed 24" in height. The signs will be placed approximately 15 -20' from the top of the dune, at the base of the Cherry tree and visible from all areas of the backyard. We would like to include selective pruning of the vigorous seasonal sucker growth to ensure the health and longevity of the tree as well as preventing anyone from being injured by the seasonal growth. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely„ Submitted Site Photos. Vegetation Plantings (blue) and Proposed Safety Lighting (orange). 234 Robbins Hills Road. 9.21.2020