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Callaway board approves renovation for 'Water Spot' testing lab on Highway 22
Summary
The Callaway Planning Board approved a development order Sept. 2 to renovate 'Water Spot,' a chemical testing laboratory at 5806 Highway 22 owned by Patricia Jackson. The project adds stormwater retention, replaces modular buildings with a steel structure and keeps existing utility connections.
The Callaway Planning Board voted Sept. 2 to approve a development order allowing renovations at 'Water Spot,' a chemical testing laboratory at 5806 Highway 22 owned by Patricia Jackson. Staff said the project will bring the site up to current codes by adding stormwater controls and replacing modular buildings with a new steel structure.
Board members heard from Mr. Fry, a staff member presenting the application, who said the work is mainly a renovation rather than an expansion. "This is really more of a renovation, remodeling, straightening things up," Mr. Fry said, and added the property will add a retention pond to collect stormwater and reduce the impervious surface ratio. He said the project will remove a privacy fence and relocate a dumpster behind a required enclosure.
The board was told the facility operates as a chemical laboratory that performs water sampling used by municipalities to meet Department of Environmental Protection testing requirements. Mr. Fry said the laboratory is "the only one in the area for the most part," and noted the improvements aim to meet modern code and site standards without increasing water or sewer service demand.
Staff described site details including the location of the proposed retention pond on the lower side of the property, landscaping improvements facing Highway 22, and coordination with the Department of Transportation regarding future Highway 22 widening. Presenters stated parking requirements are met under the current plans.
After brief questions from board members and no public comments, a motion to approve the development order carried on a roll-call vote. Votes recorded in support were Board member Langston, Board member Ki, Board member Overway, Board member Hennings, Vice Chair Dooall and Chairman Hagen.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed to permitting to implement the described renovations; no change to utility service levels was requested in the application.
