Neighbors press developer over duplex siting, viewshed, blasting and spring water risks
Jun 18, 2026
Neighbors described a detailed viewshed and geotechnical concern about four duplexes sited near steep slopes and a private spring; they asked the DRB to delay final action until a site visit, blasting plan and hydrogeologic review are completed.
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Several nearby residents delivered extended, technical remarks arguing that the proposed siting of duplex condominium units would create undue adverse impacts on adjoining property and private water supplies. Ethan Beal Brown (Speaker 3) described a viewshed analysis showing winter visibility of the closest duplexes and said borings encountered bedrock at about 1.0–1.5 feet in the landing area where those units are proposed.
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