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Lakeville commission orders peer review, wildlife checks after debate over house near potential vernal pool
Summary
The Lakeville Conservation Commission continued a hearing on a proposed single-family house at 19 Captain’s Way, voted to seek a peer review of the wetland delineation, requested research into vernal pool certification and asked the applicant to revise drainage and erosion-control plans.
The Lakeville Conservation Commission on July 8 continued review of plans for a proposed single-family house at 19 Captain’s Way and voted to seek outside reviews and additional information after members and neighbors raised concerns about proximity to a potential vernal pool and to the wetland buffer.
Commissioners asked the applicant to provide a peer review of the wetland boundary, to research whether the site can be certified as a vernal pool, and to submit revised plans showing roof-drain recharge and strengthened erosion controls. The commission also directed staff to locate and share minutes documenting the commission’s long-standing 25-foot no-touch policy for buffer zones.
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