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Falmouth commission takes public comment, closes hearing on contested as‑built pool and masonry wall at 70 Cary Lane
Summary
Attorneys for the homeowner argued the as‑built pool, ramp and masonry wall meet performance standards; commissioners expressed concern that construction deviated from an earlier permit and closed the hearing to take the matter under advisement, with a decision and possible order of conditions expected next week.
The Conservation Commission on Feb. 4 heard a contested as‑built notice of intent for 70 Cary Lane after staff reported the constructed pool, masonry retaining wall and ramp differ from the approved permit drawings.
Engineer Raul Lizardi presented the as‑built conditions and said the closest point of the deck and masonry wall to Buffer Zone A is roughly 5.9 feet. He and the applicant proposed removing an unpermitted fieldstone wall, removing fill between the fieldstone and masonry wall, and restoring the area with native plantings. The applicant offered to expand previously proposed…
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