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Somerset council legalizes larger rear patio at 5529 Surrey Street after stormwater fixes
Summary
The council approved a permit amendment for Robert Herman at 5529 Surrey Street to legalize a larger rear patio (from about 415.7 sq ft to 542.9 sq ft) after the town accepted a revised stormwater plan and enlarged rain garden; neighbors voiced both process concerns and support.
The Somerset Town Council on Aug. 26 approved a permit amendment for 5529 Surrey Street to legalize a larger rear patio and an updated stormwater plan.
The modification, described by the mayor, increases the patio from "415.7 square feet" to "542.9 square feet." Town Manager told the council the town posted a stop-work order in March and again in June after staff found the patio had been built larger than the approved plans. "The stop work order was placed because the applicant had constructed the patio larger than what had been approved to the town council," the Town Manager said.
Why it matters: Councilors and residents debated…
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