Homeowner seeks certificate of completion for Parkerville Road property; commission delays action

The Southborough Conservation Commission on Oct. 2 heard from the owner of 229 Parkerville Road about outstanding conditions before issuing a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for work performed under a prior order.

Homeowner John Orcutt, who identified himself as senior vice president of BIDSER North America, told the commission he and his wife spent roughly $8,000 on surveys and removed substantial debris from a rear area near wetlands. Orcutt said the house is “about 120 years old” and described paving and raising the driveway to reduce runoff into the basement. He said he used survey pins as datums and flagged a 20‑foot no‑touch buffer but was later told the flags are not in the right place.

Commission staff reported that conservation agent Melissa’s recommendation was to hold off on issuing the COC because several items remain unresolved. Staff cited two primary outstanding items: the placement of flags marking the 20‑foot no‑touch zone and the absence of a cold‑tech infiltration unit called for in the original plans. The homeowner said he and his surveyor believe flag locations were measured from found pins and that the infiltration unit had been discussed previously as not pertinent at the time of the prior review.

Commissioners and staff said they are close to resolving the remaining items and encouraged Orcutt to remain available while staff follow up with the homeowner and review the historic file and plans. No formal action or vote was taken; the commission will revisit the item at a future meeting once staff and the homeowner resolve the outstanding questions.

Staff told the homeowner Melissa would contact him when she returns; the homeowner said he is willing to cooperate with any further inspections or documentation the commission requires.