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Board approves irrigation-well variance for 468 Davisville Road
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Summary
The Town of Falmouth Board of Health approved a variance allowing an irrigation well at 468 Davisville Road to be sited about 20—to 22 feet from the southern property line for irrigation use only; members noted such wells remain subject to town and state drought restrictions.
The Town of Falmouth Board of Health voted to approve a variance allowing an irrigation well at 468 Davisville Road to be located roughly 20 to 22 feet from the property's southern lot line.
Kevin Duffy, who identified himself as the property owner, told the board he is seeking the variance for an irrigation well that will be used only for landscape irrigation. "I'd like to put it somewhere in the order of 20 to 22 feet off of the ... southerly property line," Duffy said during the presentation of foundation and septic survey documents.
Staff explained the well application is an electronic record and presented a survey-based plan and a GIS map showing the proposed well location in relation to the septic system. Chair (speaker 2) reminded members that "the irrigation wells are subject to the same water restrictions as everything else in town" and that applicants must follow drought-stage rules.
A board member moved to approve the variance and a second was given; the motion carried by voice vote with no opposing recorded votes. The board advised the owner to ensure compliance with town drought restrictions and recommended that the approval and supporting documentation be included in any legal filings.
The approval resolves the continued agenda item for 468 Davisville Road. Staff and the owner agreed to coordinate final paperwork and to note the well's intended irrigation-only use in the permanent file.
