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Cavanaugh, Kimberly
From:Horn, Jay
Sent:Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:10 AM
To:Hoopes, Edwin; Cavanaugh, Kimberly
Cc:Taylor, Brian
Subject:WWC Comments 08/26/25
Hi,
Please see below comments from the Waterway’s CommiƩee MeeƟng on 08/26/25
1) Applicant: The Sandy Neck Lighthouse Trust. Kenneth G. Morton, Trustee
Agenda amended to add New Business.
Original Town Clerk Clocking Date: August 19,2025 1:30pm
Project LocaƟon: 373 Sandy Neck Road, Barnstable, MA 02668 (map 338, parcel 001).
RepresentaƟve: Daniel Ojala, Down Cape Engineering, Inc.
Proposed Project: Reconstruct licensed wood groins. Groin repairs/re-construcƟon to
include adding/replacing piles, replacing horizontal boards with verƟcal tongue and
groove sheathing.
This project as proposed was approved by WWC and HM staff.
2) Applicant: 48 Starboard LLC.
Project LocaƟon: 48 Starboard Lane, Osterville, MA 02665 (map 185, parcel 001).
RepresentaƟve: John O’Dea, Sullivan Engineering & ConsulƟng, Inc.
Proposed Project: To replace exisƟng pier and boathouse with proposed addiƟon of a
ramp and float.
This NOI was deferred unƟl 09/23/25 as engineer was not present. WWC and HM staff reviewed this project
expressing several concerns to navigaƟon.
The angle at which current structure is imposed points towards the neighboring parcel #94 and is
already in close proximity to the lot line. NOI as proposed will only exacerbate this issue.
Proposed NOI calls for a 26.5’ extension of pre-exisƟng structure, not including the beam of vessel.
This is a potenƟal hazard to navigaƟon when considering the current channel limitaƟons.
Proposed NOI would exceed overall lengths of adjacent properƟes
Proposed NOI may restrict maneuverability of all vessels including that of Parcel #94 who expressed
wriƩen concerns to HM Office.
Thanks,
Jay Horn
Deputy Harbormaster/ Mooring Officer
Town of Barnstable | Marine and Environmental Affairs Department
Office: 508-790-6273 | Fax: 508-790-6275
Website: https://www.townofbarnstable.us/Departments/HarborMaster/
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