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Home My Public Portal About2020 10 20 Public Meeting PacketH A R W IC HDENNIS O R L E A N S C A P E C O D B A Y WING'S ISLAND NICKERSON STATE PARK MEETINGHOUSE ROADPARCELS PUNKHORN SOUTH ZONE FREEMANS SOUTH PARCELS QUIVETT CREEK MARSH NAMSKAKET CREEK MARSH WATER DEPT. & REC BALL FIELDS MassGIS No Hunting Archery & Primitive Arms Only General Hunting Waterfowl Hunting Only Í 0 1 20.5 Miles Town of Brewster Hunting AreasBREWSTER C O N S E R V A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N N H A R W IC H MassGIS General Hunting (Water Dept.) Prohibited (Hunting Setback) Undeveloped Private Land Public Land Building RoadÍ00.25 0.50.125 Miles Freeman's Way South ParcelsBREWSTER C O N S E R V A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N MassGIS TOWN WELL TOWN WELL DENNI SMEETI NGHOUSE ROADELBOW POND WALKER'S PONDPINE POND MOTHER'S BOG H A R W IC H MassGIS Archery & Primitive Arms Only Prohibited (Hunting Setback) Public Land Building RoadÍ 0 0.25 0.50.125 Miles Meetinghouse Road ParcelsBREWSTER C O N S E R V A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N MassGIS NO HUNTIN G H A R W IC H SEYMOUR POND WELL SITE MassGIS Archery & Primitive Arm s Only (Deer/Turkey) Prohibited (Hunting Setback) Public Land (No Hunting) Building RoadÍ 0 0.25 0.50.125 Miles Punkhorn South ParcelsBREWSTER C O N S E R V A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N MassGIS Draft 2020-2021 Brewster Hunting Regulations The Conservation Commission has certain town owned lands under its care, custody and control, for the protection of open space and natural resources. As provided in the Massachusetts General Laws; Conservation Commission Act of 1957 G. L. Ch. 40: § 8C. Conservation Commission; establishment; powers and duties; and G. L. Ch. 131: § 59. Reservations, parks, public lands; hunting… - the Conservation Commission has the authority to make decisions on recreational uses such as hunting on these lands. It is the policy of the Brewster Conservation Commission each year, to review the wildlife and safety information and vote on this issue. General Regulations: A. Hunting is prohibited on all Town properties except those defined in these attached maps, and is subject to the regulations set by the board holding care and custody of these lands (Water Commissioners, Conservation Commissioners). B. The parcels are described as the Punkhorn South Parcels, Meetinghouse Road Parcels and Freemans Way South parcels. C. Hunting in these defined areas requires a written permit which may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office. You must present your state hunting permit to obtain the town permit. This permit may be revoked at any time for any infraction of these regulations. D. Hunting on private property requires written permission of the owner or legal occupant. E. The holder of a town hunting permit is responsible for knowing and following all state and town hunting regulations and for knowing and honoring the boundaries of the areas defined in the attached maps. F. Deer and wild turkey hunting in the Punkhorn South Parcels and Meetinghouse Road Parcels is permitted for archery and primitive arms from tree stands only. No hunting allowed until the hunter is in his tree stand. No other hunting or hunting seasons are authorized on these lands. Water Department lands within these two parcels will be regulated in accordance with this Conservation Commission hunting policy. G. The Freemans Way South parcels consist of Water Department lands and Conservation Commission lands. These properties are open for general hunting in accordance with the policy of the Brewster Water Commissioners. H. Water Department lands in other areas and north of Freemans Way are not authorized for hunting. Use of Tree Stands on Town Property A. All tree stands on Town property must be registered with the Brewster Department of Natural Resources identifying the area they are located (Punkhorn South Parcels, Meetinghouse Road Parcels, Freemans Way South parcels). B. All tree stands must be labelled with the owner’s name. C. Tree stands cannot be permanently fastened to the tree with lags, screws, nails, or bolts. Screw in pegs, posts or handles that pierce the tree are not permitted. Only ladder stands, strap-on stands and climbing sticks are to be used. D. Tree stand placement must follow a minimum setback of 500 feet from any dwelling and a 150 foot setback from any named road or town mapped hiking trail. No hunting is allowed in this setback area. E. Tree stands may be in place not more than 20 days before the deer hunting season. F. All tree stands must be removed no later than 20 days after deer hunting season ends. G. Tree stands used for spring turkey hunting may be placed no more than 20 days prior to the beginning of the season and must be removed within 20 days after the end of the season. H. Any tree stand found without a registered name, or in place outside of the above listed date limits, will be removed. Waterfowl Hunting In accordance with MGL Ch. 131; § 45, an individual with proper licenses may hunt waterfowl in and around the great ponds located in Brewster. The boundary for hunting activities on lands under the care and custody of the Brewster Conservation Commission is 5 feet beyond the mean high water mark or elevation of the pond. All state regulations and setback requirements must be observed. Anyone found in violation of these hunting regulations may have their town hunting permit revoked for the remainder of the hunting season. Repeated violations will be subject to a longer ban. Approved by the Brewster Conservation Commission (Date) 1 Noelle Aguiar From:Chris Miller Sent:Thursday, October 15, 2020 3:14 PM To:Noelle Aguiar Subject:FW: Hunting season summary From: Chris Miller Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:43 AM To: Ryan Burch <rburch@brewster-ma.gov>; David Johnson <davidjohnson@brewster-ma.gov> Subject: Hunting season summary We are in Wildlife Management Area 12 (Cape Cod) No hunting in Massachusetts on Sundays. We do not allow shotgun hunting on Brewster Conservation Commission lands Deer hunting: Youth hunting day October 3rd. Paraplegic Hunting season October 29-31 Archery October 5-December 31 Shotgun: not authorized except on Freemans Way South November 30-December 12 Primitive Arms (Muzzleloader) November 30-December 31. Turkey Hunting: Fall: October 5-November 28th Shotgun: not authorized except on Freemans Way South October 19-October 31 Spring: Shotgun: not authorized except on Freemans Way South same as archery/primitive arms Youth day April 25 April 27-May23 -- Chris Miller, Director Brewster Department of Natural Resources cmiller@brewster-ma.gov Effective July 7, 2020, until further notice: Based on current state guidance and public health data, Brewster Town Offices are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays during regular business hours. Residents and visitors are urged to continue to access town services remotely if possible. Phone messages and email communications will continue to be answered promptly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For the latest updates on Town services, please visit www.brewster-ma.gov. 1 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? Rachael McGeoch 27 George Darby Cartway Brewster, MA, 02631 September 27, 2020 Dear Town of Brewster, I am writing to request an extension to our existing permit which is currently open and valid until December of 2020. We would like to extend this so that its open and valid for projects. Please find enclosed a check for $100 Sincerely, Rachael McGeoch ; 1 MAZZONI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 775 Route 28, Suite J West Dennis, Massachusetts 02670 Telephone (508) 398-2200 Facsimile (508) 398-9797 Email address: Steve@mazzonilaw.com October 2, 2020 VIA USPS Brewster Conservation Commission Attn: Carol Spade 1657 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 RE: Lot 7, 65 Crane's Lane Certificate of Compliance request Dear Ms. Spade: Enclosed please find our check no. 12587 in the amount of $100.00 representing the fee quoted to obtain a Certificate of Compliance for an Order of Conditions. Also enclosed is my formal request for the Certificate of Compliance and a letter from an Engineer stating that no work was ever completed under the Order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Stephan D. Cahill, Esq.P vQ J.M. O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES, INC. PROFESSIONAL. ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Site Development • Property 1,ine • Subdivision • Sanitary • Land Court • Environmental Permitting September 24, 2020 Brewster Conservation Commission 1657 Main Street Brewster, MA RE: Jeff & Maria Jones Map 34 Parcel 14, 65 Crane's Lane Brewster, MA Dear Commissioners, JMO- 6980 On behalf of our clients, Jeff & Maria Jones, J.M.O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES, INC is requesting a Certificate of Compliance for the Order of Conditions dated August 13, 1985, under SE9-224, recorded at Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Book 4960 Page 109, on March 11, 1986. The Order of Conditions was issued to the previous owner of the property, John F. Crane, for the construction of a driveway. No work was completed under this Order, therefore, J.M.O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES, INC. here by requests, a Certificate of Compliance for this Order of Conditions. Mr. and Mrs. Jones purchased the property on September 9, 2014 and filed a Request for Determination of Applicability with Brewster Conservation, to complete the driveway installation. The Request was filed and heard on September 18, 2014. Please contact me directly if yojkhave any questions or need any additional information. er 9urs, & sciciates, Matthew . Farrell, E.I. Civil Engineer Cc: John M. O'Reilly, P.E., P.L.S. MA DEP Owners/clients 1573 MAIN STREET, Y.O. Box 1773, BREWSTER, MA 02631 • PHONE: (5o8) 896-6601 • FAX: (508) 896-6602 WWW. J MOR El LLYASSOC.COM Important: When filling out forms on the computer, use only the tab key to move your cursor - do not use the return key. 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 A. Project Information 1. This request is being made by: Stephan_ D. Cahill, Esq. Name 775 Route 28, Suite J Mailing Address West Dennis city/Town (508) 398-2200 Phone Number MA State 2. This request is in reference to work regulated by a final Order of Conditions issued to: John F. Crane and marjorie E. Crane Applicant August 13, 1985 SE 9-224 Dated DEP File Number 3. The project site is located at: Crane's Lane, Lot #7 Brewster Street Address City/Town Map 34, Parcel 14 Assessors Map/Plat Number Parcel/Lot Number 4. The final Order of Conditions was recorded at the Registry of Deeds for: John F. Crane and Marjorie E. Crane Property Owner (if different) Barnstable County Certificate (if registered land) 5. This request is for certification that (check one): 4960 Book DEP File Number: SE 9-224 Provided by DEP 02670 Zip Code 109 Page q 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). M 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 A. Project Information (cont.) DEP File Number: SE 9-224 Provided by DEP 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? q Yes E 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 http://www.mass.govieea/agencies/massdep/about/contacts/find-the-massdep-reqional-office- for-your-city-or-town.html). wpaform8a doc rev 5/29/14 Page 2 of 2 TOWN OF BREWSTER 2198 MAIN STREET BREWSTER, MA 02631 PHONE: (508) 896-3701 ExT 135 FAX: (508)896-8089 coNsERvAiioN@TOwN.BREwsTERAA.us ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FORM OFFICE OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION Office Use: Date Received: Fee Paid Owner/Applicant Name: /1/18eX---- .//// ,,,A/v/o L 679614,4;#447pate: /d/V 2-0 Project Location: 'AZ 417,9R-46/LLC /2,4 . Map .3.s, Parcel )75 Mailing Address: fi ,,d1( 2 V// 2//9)49/1:7-i/J ni /9- )/936 -, Phone: ‘9 / GEC. Email / Fax: c4/ iya k-) plAA// Contractor/Representative: Other Contact Information (if necessary): PROJECT DESCRIPTION: (Attach additional pages if necessary. Include photos and a site plan if available.) 2/"/7)-2 /-ree's /,5 odl A o itre 4frd /90 ixie, -7‘2$ < C -e fi,,eikr - Phone: DESCRIPTION OF RESOURCE AREA AFFECTED: (Coastal Bank, Land Subject to Flooding, Salt Marsh, Beach, Dune, Vegetated Wetland, Inland Bank, Lake, Pond, River, Stream, B , Swamp, etc.) 5-4) het /7/e r -Le -7`c S--;1//4 /4.61, .5 A t/e iv e71ft. /7 / 1. Site Access Authorization form is included? N 2. Will the proposed work take place within 50 feet of any resource area? Y /42 3. Is excavation by machinery required? Y /6J 4. Will there be disturbance to the ground? Y /61) 5. Is removal of vegetation proposed? Y /g} 6. Is regrading proposed? (Addition or removal of soil?) Y trNO 7. Is tree removal proposed? Y /61) • If so, how many? 8. Is pruning of trees proposed? - If so, please supply photo N 9. Is planting proposed? - If so, please supply a plan including species Y /6) 10. Is removal of poison ivy or other nuisance or invasive species proposed? Y C9) • If so, please explain on an additional sheet 11.1s the use of herbicides proposed? Y For office use only: Site Inspection Date: Date Ratified: Additional Filing Required: Approval: Conservation Administrator Comments: ADOPTED: 5/19/2008 WWW.TOW \ .BREWSTER.MA.US THIS FORM IS VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FROM DATE RATIFIED 14" S.? ° "V e Date: TOWN OF BREWSTER CONSERVATION COMMISSION SITE ACCESS AUTHORIZATION FORM to/r/2-A2 Project: 4- 77e /7 -K oe vv (2-) Location: i f -2- (4 /12-A61N-i_S 1 - . rroperty owner: iyu , /714 471.. (.*u/- (3'.1 U cif Er 7 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: /Alir Date: Please Print Name: ,i'fx‘//6= t Cri4Oti If other than owner, please state whether tenant, agent, or other: Mailing Address: 7 6. oy t)-- 7-MiV/I 7 D 1-4 / "44 .1 0/ ?__?C Phone: &.11/,4- Cell: LI - ,`1) L Email: clail Fax: A i ii# I I t. ee Ott 1:1Mnt IMMMSA4kMIIV 11,d. Miff • i WICAMINETAIvAscivta Alarm imom.k.m.m. .1.• ....MC... • I k 4 Rachael McGeoch 27 George Darby Cartway Brewster, MA, 02631 September 27, 2020 Dear Town of Brewster, I am writing to request approval for a minor change to our approved site plan approved under our current permit. We would like to create a landing much like the attached picture at Slough Pond to accommodate access for pulling our kayaks/boats in and out. The small space we have been using this summer is actually on our neighbor’s property which he is not pleased with and has requested we make space on our own property. The landing would be roughly 10’x3’ requiring us to only clear a small amount of brush next to our existing stairs. We have removed an additional 2 pieces of approved decking at approx. size of 10x7 + 7x6 so this new structure would be far less than the additional decking removed. The materials required would be pressure treated lumber. Please find pictures included of the current space + the picture of slough ponds landing as a reference of what we would like to do. We request that you please accept this as a minor to our existing approved plan. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Rachael McGeoch October 13th, 2020 Brewster Conservation Commission Attn: Noelle Aguiar, Conservation Administrator Brewster Town Hall 1657 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 re: Plan Revision - DEP# SE 9-1813 286 Robbins Hill Road, Brewster, MA 02631 Dear Ms. Aguiar, Crawford Land Management respectfully submits the attached plan for approval as a plan revision to SE 9-1813. The revisions include provision for a 6’ tall wood and wire mesh fence and native plantings along the southwest property line. Please let me know if there is any additional information I can provide. Respectfully, Jen Crawford, PLA, ALSA JENICK STUDIO & CRAWFORD LAND MANAGEMENT Enclosures: Fence Screen & Additional Planting Diagram dated 10/13/2020 cc: Kevin and Elizabeth Hoffman 10/13/2020 6’ tall natural untreated wood fence with wire mesh infill to be installed where indicated on plan CRAWFORD LAND MANAGEMENT Additional planting and fence information submitted as Administrative Review 10/13/2020 Fence Screen & Additional Planting Diagram Bayberry (Myrica pennsylvanica) (4) 7 gallon - 5’ -6’ B&B Cedar trees (Juniperus virginiana) (3) 4’ - 6’ B&B ADDITIONAL PLANTING INFORMATION - 10/13/2020 Beachplum (Prunus maritima) (4) 7 gallon - 5’ -6’ B&B TOWN OF BREWSTER DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1657 MAIN STREET BREWSTER,MA 02631 PHONE:(508)896-4546 SHELLFISH@BREWSTER-MA.GOV Memo: To: Noelle Aguiar From: Ryan Burch cc: Chris Miller Date: 10/5/20 Re: Modifying Spruce Hill Boardwalk Background: In 2018 the stairs at Spruce Hill that provide access to the beach were washed away during a winter storm. The DNR secured the existing raised boardwalk and blocked it off so no one would get hurt. As a result, beach goers have created a path east of the boardwalk at a low point in the dune to access the beach. On October 1, DNR staff conducted a site visit to modify the existing structure, while following the approved plans from Jun2 12, 2012. The proposed modification would be: 1. Cut and remove the northern most section of raised boardwalk to create a viewing area. 2. At the top of the stairs to the raised boardwalk, the proposed section would turn 90 degrees with two 8’ sections of raised boardwalk above the dune. Over the 16’, the boardwalk would make two drops of 6” with a total of 12” in elevation drop. 3. At the end of this section, there would be a set of stairs that drops 24” followed by a 8’ section of raised boardwalk. 4. The last section would be a set of stairs dropping down 48” to the level of the beach. The access point is at a low point in the dune so no alterations will be made to the dune. The other sections are elevated to allow sand to migrate.