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Continuances and hearings
- Sconset Beach Preservation Fund (Baxter Road) — continued to March 12 for scheduling a special conservation commission meeting (daytime start, 10 a.m. discussed). (Applicant: Sconset Beach Preservation Fund; item continued.)
- Town of Nantucket — Ames Ave and Diana's Beach (pilot dune project) — hearing continued to March 6 so Natural Resources staff can supply final materials and monitoring protocols; applicant said work is time‑sensitive because of bird‑season restrictions.
- Wolfram Family Trust (7 Folger Lane) — continued to March 6.
- Lydia Denny Palmer LLC (110 Wahwinet Road, fence waiver request) — continued to March 6 for the applicant to present alternatives and further justification for a fence within the 50‑foot buffer.
- Ned Site Management LLC (shoal dredging at 34 Straight Wharf) — continued to March 6 because legal advertising and a DEP file number were not completed; applicant reported emergency dredging was performed Jan. 6 under emergency WPA certification (Dec. 16).

Closures, decisions and orders
- 14 Tatima Way (SC 483840) — hearing closed on condition that the applicant submit groundwater elevation data and pool/shed schematics prior to the start of construction; the commission recorded a roll call: five commissioners in the affirmative, commissioner Turcotte recused and one abstention. (Condition requires commission review; if submitted data show noncompliance, the pool must be removed or revised.)
- Powers (36 Bassett Road, SC 483871) — hearing closed unanimously; staff recommended closure after a site visit and required HDC application was filed.

Permits, orders of conditions and certificates
- Orders of conditions issued for 72 & 78 Pachela Road (coastal engineering/shoreline permits) — the commission voted to issue the orders with monitoring and survivability conditions; recorded outcome carried with a majority in the affirmative (commissioners in favor: multiple; two commissioners opposed on record). The orders include georeferenced photo monitoring, specified survivability thresholds for plantings, and a requirement to file a new NOI if failure criteria are met.
- South Slip LLC (29A Old North Wharf, SC 483892) — order issued permitting replacement of a damaged wave fence; vote carried unanimously.
- Certificates of compliance (McCausland, Smooth Hammocks Way / associated file numbers) — staff and applicant confirmed work was in substantial compliance; COCs were approved unanimously.

Enforcement and other business
- Staff reported active enforcement files and upcoming hearings; the commission reiterated it can compel compliance through civil enforcement and, if necessary, other legal routes. Several monitoring reports from the Land Bank and Conservation Foundation were filed; commissioners may request follow‑up as needed.

Where applicable, the commission recorded continuance dates and set conditions for return items. For items that were closed with conditions, construction cannot proceed until the commission has received and reviewed required documents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nantucket Conservation Commission - February 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal outcomes at the commission's Feb. 20 meeting: continuations for multiple public hearings, a conditional closure for 14 Tatima Way, closure for 36 Bassett Road, after‑the‑fact NOI continued for emergency dredging, and issuance of major orders of conditions and certificates of compliance.","taxTitle","Nantucket County, Massachusetts","taxId",61456,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6318724,"Commission hears objections to proposed 6‑foot board fence near coastal bank at 110 Wahwinet Road; hearing continued",1556,3407000,4963000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2364644-79dd04d6e51308f4245659dc9ff8fa64&start=3407&end=4963","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2364644-79dd04d6e51308f4245659dc9ff8fa64/thumbnail_3407000.jpg","/articles/6318724/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Commission-hears-objections-to-proposed-6foot-board-fence-near-coastal-bank-at-110-Wahwinet-Road-hearing-continued","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318724-fbcf16b18993f447735267db6841a2fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178593&Signature=FoH~v~kwBpVcpFJ1RX-SHjTW5mvjvijecuvt-SPBwh3cUC1PoxQHPEKAuhuYvx2CC4bl-HMRim5i0epoiy5JFf35vEl-OMoxjRVq0RYNrvke31m-3bhI2oFUyFCSISG3KDQnYfim1pJr~8oG90oY9z1s2ra60EFPEClsBhzGvBv7UcY0pbIHJeJLdF9dLg6TQQn3zWw7nDyG-RDb-R3MtWEHSxfQKaXrIWnOFAXma6D8Er1OzLmSihAm98~ykDQ7Wez36kpler3Q27TL3GuS5zecbXa09Dq~bm22tMIZuyKLG9XTd01njRjRvpbPHapCZyKSE1qT1q~VabheWoUboQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A proposal to extend a 6‑foot cedar board fence along the north boundary of 110 Wahwinet Road prompted sustained discussion at the Feb. 20 Conservation Commission meeting, with commissioners and neighbors questioning whether a solid board fence within the 50‑foot buffer would harm coastal bank functions, wildlife passage and scenic view. The hearing was continued to March 6.

Brian Madden of LEC Environmental Consultants, representing Lydia Denny Palmer LLC, said the fence is designed with 4–6 inches of ground clearance to allow small wildlife passage and that the applicant would replace non‑native plantings in the 25‑foot buffer zone with native shrubs. Madden described the fence posts as hand‑dug to minimize disturbance and said the cedar stockade would weather to blend with vegetation; he argued screening plantings would supplement the design.

Commissioners raised regulatory concerns: the commission's rules treat the 100‑foot zone (coastal bank buffer) as carrying the same protections as the resource itself. Several commissioners, including chair Seth Engelberg and RJ Turcotte, said performance standards require avoidance of adverse effects on bank height, stability, wildlife habitat, vegetation and scenic views. Engelberg said the proposal “cannot be done in accordance with the performance standards” without a showing that no reasonable alternatives exist. RJ and other commissioners recommended alternatives such as split‑rail fencing combined with plantings; the applicant said dense planting had failed previously because neighboring property owners repeatedly trimmed it back.

Public comment: abutter John Walker said the fence had been installed illegally in 2023 and remained on the ground for over a year before enforcement action; he objected to new permanent screening and said the proposed fence would alter migration patterns for deer and rabbits. The applicant and counsel noted some neighbors have previously trimmed planting, limiting the effectiveness of vegetative screening and argued the board fence is intended to address trespass and privacy concerns.

Outcome and next steps: the commission asked the applicant to consider alternatives, including split‑rail fencing with planting, and continued the hearing to March 6 to allow the applicant to respond with alternatives or additional analysis. No permit or waiver was granted on Feb. 20.","Applicant requested a waiver to extend a 6‑foot stockade fence into the 50‑foot coastal buffer. Commissioners and abutters argued for alternatives such as split‑rail fencing or planting; the applicant agreed to continue to March 6 to refine options.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6318729,"Commission closes hearing for 14 Tatima Way pool project with condition to supply groundwater elevations and schematics",1027,2317000,3344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2364644-79dd04d6e51308f4245659dc9ff8fa64&start=2317&end=3344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2364644-79dd04d6e51308f4245659dc9ff8fa64/thumbnail_2317000.jpg","/articles/6318729/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Commission-closes-hearing-for-14-Tatima-Way-pool-project-with-condition-to-supply-groundwater-elevations-and-schematics","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318729-64568b4e8d5beda8b30714dd032ce302/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178593&Signature=jLNYOGlF1drcxy7JtHD23J4HaDWcpO86J6sReaQtwZxNJTxIW0M2aD1yeqS-t-rVJdTa0fBR1jxDPqi1o6jMjHWmCV76iK4F2ESEIl~v7KHrJcGO8Wla8b9eOTR0LwHM7gD0uSHPPgi1vZS6BRD~ulVFiCj3qYP3rsSB-NhtZ4Vulu6Y5UfypdhPfkHPQK7rb38woKCbm16W8wy~TGbGjDOchEgiOvDLwL8L7Ah0ATu7DpZjZaHzTM8JjuMI7-YTicn7IE-nJSVMuRxHnkHSRvoRLvyLdtZAOW6XjxHT86Sz0g0XzpIvRHA5da7gb9n5TmWpSkV6jSy6aSmwDABPJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Conservation Commission voted to close the public hearing for the 14 Tatima Way notice of intent on Feb. 20, but required the applicant to provide groundwater elevation data and construction schematics for the pool and shed before construction begins.

Katie Barnicle of Ilex Environmental, representing 14 Tatima Way Realty Trust, told the commission the project includes a shallow pool (about 4 feet deep), patio, shed, water closet and pergola, and that the proposed work is outside the 50‑foot buffer zone. Abutter Sarah Alger and other neighbors raised concerns about whether the plan shows the bottom‑of‑pool elevation and clarifies the two‑foot separation above groundwater. Barnicle said test pit information was provided on the plan and that the pool is shallow and the shed is in a higher location.

The commission discussed whether to close the hearing or continue the matter to require additional information. Commissioner Linda Williams urged that the groundwater and schematic information be presented in the public record. Several commissioners preferred closing subject to conditions that require submission of the missing information prior to construction. Staff clarified that a minor modification would not provide the same public comment opportunity as a full hearing, so the commission agreed the submission must come to the commission for review and the board would then determine whether a minor modification or an amendment is required.

Vote and condition: by roll call, the commission closed the hearing on a motion and the chair recorded: “That carries with 5 commissioners in the affirmative, commissioner Turcotte recused, and commissioner Williams abstaining.” The closing included a written condition that prior to the start of construction the applicant must submit groundwater elevation data and schematics for the pool and shed for commission review; if the new data show the pool cannot meet relevant performance standards the pool must be altered, removed or come back as an amendment.

Background and next steps: the applicant indicated test pit data from a 2021 septic replacement are on the plan; neighbors asked that those data and explicit elevation labels be made clearer. Staff recommended the commission either condition receipt of these items prior to construction or require them as a minor modification; the commission chose to close with the explicit submission requirement. The matter is closed pending applicant compliance with the condition.","After abutter concerns about groundwater elevations and the depth/location of the proposed pool and structures, the commission closed the hearing with a condition requiring the applicant to submit groundwater elevation data and design schematics; the board voted to close with five aye, one recused, one abstaining.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6318732,"Nantucket to test new dune-stabilization devices at Madaket and Dionys Beach",1090,926000,2016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2364644-79dd04d6e51308f4245659dc9ff8fa64&start=926&end=2016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2364644-79dd04d6e51308f4245659dc9ff8fa64/thumbnail_926000.jpg","/articles/6318732/Nantucket-County/Massachusetts/Nantucket-to-test-new-dune-stabilization-devices-at-Madaket-and-Dionys-Beach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6318732-61872e6677890833fed6dd462145760f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178593&Signature=aBvRTiQB2MoZM-qPm4bbURwtwoKa629VSE5aaJ2pPblwFdAjkuyTbtyqddCMxx5w1lVghEsr2JD1NXE5VSOaeGMP831nrUd8tyMocEsJecvZM2j85fK6j9bLXUDBokWGug5pdx8acu9UvL6y6JuimevG1vLF0us7OYjCCmbDUjHkATF1KkdDTrFG3aU815Y5pc8ZeXuvtjLhigKyNpew0qajRVlDXh3kh0~by5IssmkBqmoKR1Q8LkETUcs-Yxmqs-Uxdm0jpvkyT1QxBDnx7Ftg~LMqULATX88MPNK7gKyqi7MR-JpwlJ9p1z~H5PTekXgUX2yFif8SQRnHaDn~hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Nantucket’s Natural Resources Department presented a small pilot project on Feb. 20 to test two new dune‑stabilization technologies at Madaket and Dionys Beach, and the Conservation Commission continued the public hearing to March 6 to allow staff and the applicant to provide additional details and complete required filings.

The pilot, presented by Morgan Nelson, coastal resources technician for the Natural Resources Department, would install 27‑by‑60‑foot trial plots at two shore locations, each containing four adjacent treatments: a cliff stabilizer with plant plugs, a dune guard with plant plugs, plant plugs alone, and an untreated control. Nelson said the plan calls for “a 1,600 square foot total parcel on each plot,” UV‑protected materials and removable components that can be adjusted as sand accumulates. Nelson described the expected planting density as roughly “6 to 10 plugs in each dune guard.”

Commissioners pressed staff on legal and technical questions. Commissioner RJ (Turcotte) praised the test approach but asked whether the devices qualify as a “water dependent use” under the commission’s regulations, and whether they should be treated as coastal engineering structures. Commission chair Seth Engelberg and several members said the group must apply existing performance standards while recognizing that emerging technologies may outpace rules. Nelson said the pilot is explicitly experimental: “we don't know how well it's going to work. That's the point of this whole pilot project.”

Why it matters: island erosion, public access and habitat protections intersect here. Commissioners emphasized monitoring, documentation and durable materials to avoid leaving debris on beaches. Several members asked that the permit include specific monitoring requirements, storm‑event photography and contingency steps if pieces fail or are dislodged by storms. Nelson said monitoring will be frequent and that staff already plan near‑real‑time checks during wind events; Natural Resources staff and the commission discussed imposing a condition requiring prompt post‑storm inspections and georeferenced photographs.

Supporting details: commissioners debated how to classify the devices for permitting. Engelberg noted the commission must work “under the regulations that we currently have,” while Turcotte and others raised that some treatments might be considered a structure because they are anchored, non‑biodegradable and could alter bank function over time. Tim Brain asked whether the dune guards collect sand from both wind (aeolian transport) and wave action; Nelson replied they are designed primarily to capture aeolian transport but the pilot will test both dynamics. Nelson also said permit timing is constrained by bird‑nesting season: installations must be finished by April 1 under the schedule she described, otherwise work must pause due to the town’s bird‑season restrictions.

Public participation and next steps: a nearby resident, Hilo Thomas, identified himself as living about 100 yards from the trial and offered volunteer help with monitoring. Commissioners and staff agreed to continue the hearing to March 6 so the applicant can finalize permit materials and so the commission can craft monitoring and failure‑response conditions before any installation.

The hearing was continued to March 6; no formal permit was issued on Feb. 20.","The Natural Resources Department presented a pilot to test cliff stabilizers and dune guards at two sites; commissioners debated whether the devices are \"water‑dependent\" or a \"structure,\" and the hearing was continued to March 6 for further review and permitting details.","actionData","errors"]

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