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Planning board approves small dock modification at 3545 Island Drive
Summary
A dock modification adding up to 448 square feet of floating dock in conservation overlay zones 1 and 2 at 3545 Island Drive was approved after the applicant and an adjacent neighbor agreed on spacing and a fixed maximum size.
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a modification to an existing dock at 3545 Island Drive that allows up to 448 square feet of additional floating dock in conservation overlay zones 1 and 2.
Applicant Thomas Stafford told the board most neighboring docks have floating sections and that his proposal would add 448 square feet; neighbor Michael Garvey raised concerns about a pre‑existing second lift on his dock that could reduce clearances and asked how construction would be controlled to avoid scope creep. Stafford agreed that the work would not exceed 448 square feet and would not encroach closer to the neighbor's dock.
Board members praised the neighbors for resolving the technical questions and moved to approve. A roll call vote recorded affirmative votes and staff reiterated that additional permits (including building permits) may be required before construction begins.
Speakers quoted or relied on in this article: Thomas Stafford (applicant); Michael Garvey (neighbor); board members; planning staff.
