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February 4th, 2026
Barnstable Conservation Commission
Barnstable Town Hall
367 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Re: Revised Mitigation Plan
Project Address: 128 Saint Francis Circle, Hyannis, MA
Dear Barnstable Conservation Commissioners,
In response to comments and requests for further information pertaining to the Notice of Intent filing
for 128 Saint Francis Circle at the public hearing on January 20th, 2025, Crawford Land Management
(CLM) respectfully submits a Revised Mitigation Plan with a revision date of 2/4/2026 and this letter
with supplemental information.
Comments and questions from Commissioners raised during the public hearing held on 1/20/26 with
responses are documented below for your review.
• Request for dimensions on the above-ground pool and the patio.
o Dimensions have been added to the Mitigation Plan.
• Members of the Commission requested more mitigation in the form of lawn removal in the 0’-
50’ buffer than what the originally proposed plan showed.
o Additional mitigation in the form of lawn removal, mitigation plantings, and restoration
work has been added to the plan. The amount of lawn removal more than doubled to
include approximately 650 sf in addition to 1500 sf of invasive species management and
restoration work in the resource area and buffer zone. More native shrubs were added
to the mitigation planting area along with two (2) red maple (Acer rubrum) trees.
• Members of the Commission requested more information on the construction of the wood
access steps and pool foundation along with dimensions.
o The pool is a four (4’) depth and 14’-6” diameter circular, above-ground pool. It was
installed with concrete around the perimeter to create a level surface on the sloping lot.
The wood steps and platform to access the pool is approximately 4’-6” wide with a
lockable gate at the bottom of the steps for safety. The step/platform posts are set in
poured concrete footings.
• A member of the Commission asked about the feasibility of moving the pool.
o Given the method used to install the pool and access steps/platform, we believe it will
create un-necessary disturbance to shift the pool for a negligible distance. It is not
feasible to move the pool outside the 50’ buffer as the house (built in 1961) is located at
the 50’ buffer line. The north side of the house is
largely naturalized and the south side of the house has no visibility to the side yard. The
existing location of the pool is visible from the upper deck as well as
lower walk-out area, which is absolutely necessary for safety of the youngest child in the
household.
• Commissioners requested more clarity on the safety requirements and needs of the family given
the home is a multi-generational household with specific needs for a disabled child.
o The youngest child is seven years old and is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and autism.
These conditions effectively mean his stage of development is more in line with that of a
four year old. Cerebral palsy affects his lower extremities and the pool serves as part of
his physical therapy routine in the summer months. As a child with autism, regular
routine within a known environment is critical to maintaining mental and physical
wellness, as much as feasible. The small pool in the backyard provides a play space
during the summer months that is safe and accessible for this child in contrast to utilizing
a busy public pool or crowded beach during the summer.
In conclusion, we feel the proposed mitigation and restoration work will greatly increase the plant
species diversity and provide enhanced filtration for stormwater to the resource areas and associated
buffer zone, especially in comparison to the current conditions. It is highly likely the pond itself serves to
contain stormwater from much of the surrounding neighborhood as the topography indicates this pond
is the lowest point in the surrounding highly developed, densely populated neighborhood.
We sincerely hope you find the additions to the Mitigation Plan and supplemental information helpful as
you review and assess the proposed project. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at jen@crawfordlm.com or (508) 477-1346.
Respectfully,
Jen Crawford, PLA, ASLA
PRESIDENT, CRAWFORD LAND MANAGEMENT
cc: Ed Hoopes, Town of Barnstable Interim Conservation Administrator
Cheryl Kayes, Owner
CB FNDOHOHOHOHOHOHOHApproximate Location ofMassachusetts Zone IIWellhead Protection Area(Per Barnstable GIS Maps)Approximate Location ofExisting SewageDisposal System(Per Barnstable HealthDept. Records)Vent PipeBENCHMARK:Top of Concrete BoundEL=39.2± (1988NAVD Datum)FirePitPoolAbove GroundMITIGATIONAREAINVASIVE SPECIESMANAGEMENT & RESTORATION(APPROX. 1500 SQ. FT)EXISTING NATURALIZEDAREA TO REMAINEXISTING NATURALIZEDAREA TO REMAINEXISTING GRAY WILLOW TO BE REMOVEDREMOVE EXISTING PICKET FENCE& REPLACE AT NEW LAWN EDGE1-AR1-AR3 CA3 MG3 CA3 MG3 HM3 HM3 ST3 HM3 ST3 ST3 STLAWN REMOVAL &MITIGATION AREAAPPROX 650 SQ FT± 10'-6"14'-6"± 4'-6"± 15'-6"16'-6" AVESCALE:DATE:All rights reserved. The drawings, designs, andideas embodied therein are property of JenickStudio and shall not be copied, reproduced,or disclosed in connection with any work otherthan the project for which they have beenprepared, in whole or part, without priorwritten authorization of Jenick Studio.NO:DATE:REVISION:BY:88 Route 6A, Suite 2BSandwich, MA 02563www.jenickstudio.com | 508.477.1346HYANNIS, MA 02601
MITIGATION PLAN1 of 11" = 1'-10"12/31/2025KAYES RESIDENCE
128 SAINT FRANCIS CIRCLE ISSUED FORPERMITTINGENGINEER/SURVEYORJ. M. O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES1573 Main StreetBrewster, MA 02631508 896 6601mfarrell@jmoreillyassoc.comINITIAL INVASIVE MANAGEMENT:•Treat and remove all approved vegetation using an appropriate herbicide(Glyphosate-based or Triclopyr-based) using a cut and wipe method leavingthe roots in place to maintain soil stability.•Seed any exposed soils within the restoration area with the specified seedmixes to establish a native vegetative groundcover.•Cover any exposed soils with bio-degradable erosion control blankets andstake in place OR hydroseed the area with ProGanics biotic soil media andthe FlexTerra erosion control system.•Rejuvenate any native shrub species uncovered in the restoration area withregenerative pruning techniques to encourage new, dense growth. If thestructure of the specimen is compromised, the specimens will be flush cutand allowed to re-grow from basal buds.MAINTENANCE (3 SEASONS MIN.):•Monitor restoration area and perform maintenance cut and wipetreatments, selective foliar applications, or hand weed invasive, non-native,and aggressive species that have germinated from existing seed bank, orre-sprouted from roots after removal.•Mow/cut seeded areas in early spring and/or in June to help establish warmseason grasses, if necessary.MITIGATION PLANTING & TEMPORARY IRRIGATION:•Mitigation plantings to be installed after picket fence has been movedforward towards existing dwelling to serve as demarcation for mitigationplantings.•Plantings to be installed in the spring or fall unless supplemental irrigation isinstalled immediately after planting.•Install a temporary, above-ground irrigation system to provide supplementalwater to woody plantings for 2-3 growing seasons or until plants are fullyestablished.APPLICATOR & OVERSIGHT REQUIREMENTS:•Herbicide application will only be completed by Massachusettsstate-licensed and insured pesticide applicators knowledgeable withinvasive, non-native, and native plant identification, both in-leaf andbare-twig.•All restoration work will be overseen by a Certified Ecological RestorationPractitioner (CERP).10 5 0 10 30NATIVE RESTORATION PLANTINGSSymCommon Name Scientific NameQtySizeARRed MapleAcer rubrum23' to 4'tallCASweet PepperbushClethra alnifolia6#1MGSweetgaleMyrica gale6#1HMSwamp Rose MallowHibiscus moscheutos9#1STSteeplebushSpiraea tomentosa12 #1CLM Seed Mix for Upland:Carex brevior (Plains Oval Sedge),Danthonia spicata (Poverty Oat Grass),Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem),Sporobolus cryptandrus (Sand Dropseed)Seed Mix for BVW:New England Wetland Mix from NewEngland Wetland PlantsBUFFER ZONE COVERAGES (refer to survey by J.M. O'Reilly for details)BUFFER ZONE EXISTING PROPOSED CHANGE0'-50' buffer 44± sf 507± sf463± sf (increase)50'-100' buffer2,094± sf 2,020± sf74± sf (decrease)REQUIRED MITIGATION AREA 0'-50' BUFFER (4:1) = 1,852± SFTOTAL MITIGATION AREA PROVIDED = 2,150± SFN1 02/04/2026 Wider buffer, added plants DH