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Owner seeks kayak-lift amendment to avoid shoreline disturbance; commission takes proposal under advisement
Summary
Dan Saleen asked the commission to amend an existing order to replace a fixed kayak launch with a kayak launch mounted on an adjustable lift to adapt to seasonal pond-level swings; staff raised no objection and the commission closed the hearing and took the request under advisement.
Dan Saleen presented a request to amend an order of conditions for 95 Adamansett Road so the previously permitted kayak launch can be mounted on a small adjustable lift. Saleen said the pond’s seasonal levels vary by roughly 18–24 inches and the lift would allow the launch to be raised and lowered, enabling boarding from the dock rather than the shoreline and thus reducing shore disturbance.
Saleen explained the lift would rest on four pads on hard bottom, cause minimal additional footprint compared with the launch alone, and allow the launch to be adjusted up to 75 inches when needed. Staff had no objection and commissioners asked applicants to confirm that the substrate could bear the lift loads and to provide operational/seasonal plans; the commission voted to close the hearing and take the matter under advisement.
Next steps: applicant to confirm substrate support details and clarify seasonal removal or in-place operation before the commission issues a final order.
