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Commission pauses lot-line revision at 151 Old Church Road; applicant to renotice merger and coordinate with wetlands
Summary
A proposed resubdivision of 151 Old Church Road was continued after the applicant proposed converting the noticed lot-line revision into a merger. Commissioners expressed notice and transparency concerns and asked the applicant to supply a revised map and to coordinate with wetlands staff and the upcoming wetlands hearing.
The commission continued consideration of a pending resubdivision affecting 151 Old Church Road after the applicant proposed replacing the noticed lot-line revision with a merger of two commonly owned lots.
Staff and commissioners expressed concern that the public notice advertised a different application (resubdivision/lot-line revision) and that changing the scope at the hearing would surprise abutters. The applicant’s team said the proposed merger would simplify oddly shaped lot lines, allow relocation of a tennis court to the rear yard and permit driveway reconfiguration, and argued that the reserve area and recorded restrictions would remain in place.
Commissioners and staff agreed the item should be continued, that the applicant should prepare a revised, properly noticed map and provide an extension to allow the commission and wetlands staff to coordinate reviews. The applicant agreed to pursue an extension to the April 28 meeting and to notify wetlands staff so their approval sequence aligns with the zoning action.
Next steps: applicant to submit revised plan for renotice and staff to contact the wetlands agency to coordinate review and confirm whether wetlands can act on the activity pending the lot change.
