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Hinkley Road dune renourishment plan requests long‑term sand removal; staff says permit effectively lasts five years
Summary
At 37 Hinkley Road, applicants proposed dune renourishment, planting 1,400 beach grass plugs and a sacrificial berm; the applicant asked for perpetual removal of sand but staff reminded the Commission that the town does not issue 'forever' permits and that the state Permanent Extension Act means permits will be valid for five years.
Representatives for owners of 37 Hinkley Road presented a dune renourishment and revegetation plan on Dec. 18, proposing about 100 cubic yards of sand redistributed between a protective berm and dune and planting approximately 1,400 American beach grass plugs plus shrubs to stabilize the fill.
The applicant asked the Commission to allow removal of sand from the beach "in perpetuity" to maintain a sacrificial berm; staff responded that the Town of Falmouth does not issue perpetual permits and that,…
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