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 Existing deck and structures not shown on 2018 plan, raising questions about legal pre- <br />existence <br /> <br />Environmental Concerns & Drainage <br /> Commissioners expressed concerns about 12ft elevation drop across driveway creating <br />runoff into pond <br /> Applicant agreed to install berm on east and south sides of driveway to prevent runoff <br /> Discussion of dry well installation for stormwater management despite applicant’s cost <br />concerns <br /> Bank contains invasive species requiring removal and replacement with native plantings <br /> <br />Dock Specifications & Controversy <br /> 70ft aluminum dock proposed with 6x12 inch aluminum footings, seasonally removable <br /> Dock dimensions: 936 sqft within 0-75ft buffer, 783 sqft in outer buffer requiring 2:1 <br />mitigation ratio <br /> Mr. Small (40 Sturgis Lane) opposes citing excessive length – neighboring docks are 32ft <br />and 50ft <br /> <br />Regulatory Approvals & Reviews <br /> Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program issued ‘no taking’ determination on <br />November 14, 2024 <br /> Mass Division of Fisheries and Wildlife confirmed no adverse impact on rare wildlife <br />species <br /> ZBA filing received the same day as hearing <br /> <br />Public Opposition & Property History <br /> Ms. Smith (33 Sturgis Ln) raised concerns about drainage, dock length, and property <br />maintenance <br /> Property in severe disrepair with unsafe dwelling conditions <br /> Historical litigation between neighbors resolved in a 2018 settlement <br /> Smith noted her property has $150,000 in drainage infrastructure due to runoff issues <br /> <br />Property Condition & Maintenance <br /> House described as ‘not safe to enter’ and ‘literally falling in’ <br /> Automotive fluids and tire debris found in northeast corner of property <br /> Pump house described as ‘basically washed ruin’, requiring repairs <br /> Annual maintenance reporting is suggested to ensure project upkeep <br /> <br />Motion <br /> Mr. Cook made the motion to accept the continuance request to April 24 which, Ms. <br />Zollo seconded <br /> Vote: Mr. Cook (Yes), Ms. Zollo (Yes), Ms. Clapprood (Yes), Ms. Godfrey (Yes), Ms. <br />Thornbrugh (Yes), Mr. Sahl (Yes), Mr. Colombo (Yes) <br /> Motion passed unanimously <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br /> <br />