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Sketch waterline plan from an office-park owner raises wetlands questions; commission asks for engineer plans
Summary
An owner of a remote Boxborough office park presented a sketch plan to connect to the Littleton waterline to avoid wetlands; the Conservation Commission said the applicant must submit engineer-stamped plans or use existing delineation data and warned the project could require a Notice of Intent if work enters buffer zones.
A property owner near the far corner of Boxborough brought a sketch showing a proposed connection from a commercial building to the Littleton waterline. The commission reviewed the plan in principle and requested formal engineer-stamped plans and wetland delineation data before the commission takes any action.
Staff noted the sketch was hand-drawn and flagged the need for a proper wetland delineation if work will occur within resource-area buffers. One commissioner suggested checking whether existing NOI delineation data from prior filings could be shared to reduce cost and duplication. Members also raised the question of whether the intermunicipal agreement that governs Littleton water access affects the applicant's ability to connect.
The commission agreed to request clearer plans from the applicant, to suggest the applicant coordinate with town water resources staff and to require formal delineation or documentation showing work will avoid wetland buffers before granting any approvals.
