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Commission hears objections to proposed 6‑foot board fence near coastal bank at 110 Wahwinet Road; hearing continued
Summary
Applicant requested a waiver to extend a 6‑foot stockade fence into the 50‑foot coastal buffer. Commissioners and abutters argued for alternatives such as split‑rail fencing or planting; the applicant agreed to continue to March 6 to refine options.
A proposal to extend a 6‑foot cedar board fence along the north boundary of 110 Wahwinet Road prompted sustained discussion at the Feb. 20 Conservation Commission meeting, with commissioners and neighbors questioning whether a solid board fence within the 50‑foot buffer would harm coastal bank functions, wildlife passage and scenic view. The hearing was continued to March 6.
Brian Madden of LEC Environmental Consultants, representing Lydia Denny Palmer LLC, said the fence is designed with 4–6 inches of ground clearance to allow small wildlife passage and that the applicant would replace…
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