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Conservation commission moves enforcement matters forward, approves Newton Builders order of conditions
Summary
The commission closed an enforcement hearing and instructed staff to draft an enforcement order for a property with unpermitted clearing; it also approved an order of conditions for a C H Newton Builders deck enlargement conditioned on restoration plantings and prior mitigation work.
At its Feb. 4 meeting the Falmouth Conservation Commission took several enforcement and procedural steps: staff briefed the board on ongoing enforcement hearings for unpermitted clearing and construction, commissioners directed staff to draft an enforcement order to present at an upcoming meeting, and the commission approved an order of conditions for a deck enlargement by C H Newton Builders with restoration plantings required before commission sign‑off on a building permit.
Staff noted the commission has extended some enforcement matters multiple times and recommended requiring an updated site plan that clearly marks wetland resources so staff can calculate disturbed area and required restoration. Commissioners agreed staff should draft a clear enforcement order for review at the next meeting rather than continually continuing the hearing.
On a separate, non‑enforcement matter, the commission voted to issue an order of conditions for a deck enlargement submitted by C H Newton Builders. The approval included conditions requiring restoration plantings where unpermitted clearing had occurred and that those plantings be completed before the commission signs off on the town building permit.
The commission adjourned after approving the order and closing the day’s matters.
