Conservation Commission Orders Coastal Site Changes
YarmouthJun 4, 20262 min read
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The Commission ordered removal of an unpermitted patio and walkway at 7 Cape Isles Drive by July 10, 2026, while continuing several coastal and wetland project reviews for revised plans.
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The Commission approved or conditionally approved several permits, including a seasonal dock, an inground pool and patio, and a compliance certificate for 11 Cape Isle Drive. It required cleanup of potentially hazardous materials before issuing a compliance certificate for 703 Route 28 and imposed a $300 fine on Great Island Associates for work involving stairs and a boardwalk. Several other projects were postponed so applicants could provide planting plans, mitigation details, engineering revisions, or peer review.
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Approved a negative two determination for the proposed three-season room at 39 Doherty Lane by a 7-0 vote.
Approved the invasive species management plan for 2 Channel Point Drive and continued the certificate of compliance request to September 17, 2026, by a 6-0 vote with one abstention. Spartina patens plugs must be planted as soon as possible.
Approved a certificate of compliance for 703 Route 28 pending cleanup of potentially hazardous materials by a 6-0 vote with one abstention.
Continued the proposed redevelopment review for 703 Route 28 to June 18, 2026, for revisions.
Withdrew a $300 fine issued to Great Island Realty Trust by a 5-1 vote with one abstention, issued a $300 fine to Great Island Associates by a 7-0 vote, and approved an order of conditions pending revised plans.
Issued an order of conditions for the proposed pool and patio at 3 Baldwin Lane, pending a revised plan identifying the patio as dry-laid pervious pavers.
Continued review of the proposed work at 14 Compass Drive to July 2, 2026, for a planting plan, mitigation ratios, and additional fill information.
Continued review of the proposed bulkhead and stairs at 166 and 172 Blue Rock Road to July 16, 2026, for revisions, including fiber-roll details and monitoring information.
Issued an order of conditions for the proposed seasonal dock at 37 Indian Memorial Drive, including seasonal removal, proper storage, and immediate removal of the current dock.
Continued review of the seawall and after-the-fact patio and walkway filing at 7 Cape Isles Drive to July 16, 2026, and required removal of the unpermitted patio and walkway by July 10, 2026.
Issued a certificate of compliance for 11 Cape Isle Drive with ongoing conditions.
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