Conservation commission recommends favorable motion for Quinn Thomas accessory structure application

The New Shoreham Conservation Commission reviewed an application for an accessory residential structure at Quinn Thomas Plot 5, Lot 85 and recommended a favorable motion to the building and zoning official for forwarding to the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC).

Members said the submitted landscape and erosion‑control plans show sedimentation safeguards — including hay bales and other erosion controls — and noted that septic systems and related approvals were reviewed by the building official and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Commissioners also discussed the option of conducting informal site visits; attendees said visits are allowed with prior notice to staff.

Commissioners described the property as largely bare lawn and agreed the proposed size and placement appeared appropriate given the measures shown on the plan. One commissioner said the plans looked acceptable "as far as I can see" and another said the proposal "is appropriate for the property." The commission moved and approved a favorable recommendation to the building and zoning official; members indicated the recommendation will be handled by the building/zoning office and, if required, forwarded to CRMC for permitting review.

The commission's recommendation was recorded as passed by voice vote. The meeting record includes at least two recorded "Aye" responses; the exact roll‑call tally beyond those verbal affirmations was not specified in the transcript.

Next steps: the favorable recommendation will be transmitted to the building and zoning official for administrative processing and, if applicable, to the Coastal Resources Management Council for final coastal permitting review.