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Commission approves decks while keeping large tupelo tree with added mitigation
Summary
After discussion and public input, the commission voted to keep a large tupelo tree at 973 Route 6A, require offered mitigation plantings, and allow requested decks (with a potential cutout/pruning plan) to balance structural needs and tree preservation.
Bob Perry (Cape Cod Engineering) presented an amended order of conditions for 973 Route 6A that included an upper and lower deck configuration, removal of a tupelo tree and a mitigation planting plan. Public commenter Kim Smith supported preserving the tupelo while expressing concern about additional decking under the upper deck in the sensitive area. Commissioners discussed options including pruning, a cutout around the tree, replacement planting and whether proceeding without a final arborist review would delay critical house work.
A compromise motion carried: the commission approved the requested decks while keeping the tupelo tree in place, requiring the mitigation as offered (additional trees and vegetated buffer) and recommending arborist input and pruning as needed; the motion included direction to produce a revised plan that accommodates the tree (for example, a notch or cutout in the lower deck) and requires the replacement tree plantings that were outlined in alternate plans if the tree were ultimately removed in the future.
The commission recorded the motion and voted by voice; staff will relay details to the applicant and note mitigation requirements in the order.
