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Conservation Commission backs variance for in-ground pool at 22 Green Meadow Lane
Summary
The Bedford Conservation Commission recommended approval of a variance to allow a 34-by-16-foot in-ground pool to be built 42.8 feet from a wetland edge, inside the 50-foot wetland setback; commissioners cited mitigation measures and small footprint.
The Bedford Conservation Commission recommended approval Feb. 25 of a variance to allow a homeowner to construct an in-ground pool at 22 Green Meadow Lane within the town's 50-foot wetland setback.
The commission's vote followed a presentation by applicant Kevin Jefferon, who described the proposed pool as "a 34 by 16 foot pool, fairly shallow, no deeper than 5 and a half feet," and said the work would "impact a minimal amount inside the setback" (exhibit and staff report on file with the planning office).
Why it matters: The town's wetlands regulations establish a 50-foot non-disturbance buffer…
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