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Commission approves revetment improvements at 9 Flake Yard Lane with revised planting requirement
Summary
After discussing construction methods and plant selection, the commission approved Cliff Petron’s revetment extension on Lewis Bay and asked the applicant to revise top‑of‑wall plantings to American beachgrass and submit updated plans showing the change.
The commission approved a notice of intent to extend and raise a stone revetment and modify a shoreline stairway at 9 Flake Yard Lane, subject to a plan revision that replaces an initial proposal to plant saltmarsh cordgrass at the top of the wall with American beachgrass and revised planting details.
Dan Ogeola, civil engineer with Down Cape Engineering, described the site along Lewis Bay and noted heavy wake energy from ferry traffic in the area has prompted multiple shoreline property owners to maintain or upgrade revetments. Ogeola said the existing concrete and wood remnants will be removed or saw‑cut as needed, crushed stone bedding installed, and rock placed to cap and stabilize the existing armor; work will be conducted from upland access with rubber‑tired equipment and the plan limits seaward disturbance.
The applicant worked with Lindsey Strode of Cape Organics on a planting plan. Commissioner Brittney recommended replacing the originally proposed Spartina alterniflora (saltmarsh cordgrass) at the top of the wall with American beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata) and adding additional species (for example seaside goldenrod) for diversity. The applicant agreed to revise the planting plan and submit a revised plan showing the change; the commission approved the project unanimously with the condition that the revised planting plan be provided.
The commission also discussed removing deteriorated concrete blocks and reusing or removing creosote timber appropriately; the applicant said removed creosote wood would be disposed of off‑site at licensed facilities.
