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Templeton commission issues negative determination with conditions for fence at 46 Shore Drive
Summary
The Town of Templeton Conservation Commission voted to issue a negative determination with conditions for a proposed 4-foot vinyl picket fence at 46 Shore Drive, finding the fence need not be permitted under the Wetlands Protection Act so long as conditions to allow wildlife passage and restrict heavy equipment are met.
The Town of Templeton Conservation Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 13 to issue a negative determination, with conditions, for a proposed fence at 46 Shore Drive that lies within the 100-foot buffer to Partridgeville Pond.
Kate Dodge, owner of 46 Shore Drive, told the commission she proposed two fenced areas — a front yard play area and a fenced area off the back patio — to contain two dogs and protect three small children who use the yard. "So we are proposing to add some fencing on our property," Dodge said, describing a four-foot white vinyl picket fence with gaps between pickets and an estimated six-inch clearance under portions of the fence.
George Andrews, chair of the Town of Templeton Conservation Commission, summarized the legal…
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