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Resident says developer cleared trees beyond approved stakes at Coastal Cove; requests enforcement
Summary
Dr. Michelle P. told the committee that contractor crews removed survey stakes and cleared trees outside the approved line for the Coastal Cove development, and asked what enforcement actions the township will take to ensure the builder follows approved grading plans.
A resident raised concerns during public comment that contractor crews for the Coastal Cove development removed survey stakes, then cleared trees past the approved boundary. Dr. Michelle P. said she and neighbors encountered chainsaw crews and that the staking she had seen earlier was gone when crews began cutting.
"They agreed to stop clearing the property," she said, but she added that she had not received a promised follow-up call from township staff. Dr. Michelle P. asked how the township would assure daily compliance with approved plans and prevent post-construction grading that could cause drainage or landscaping problems in adjoining yards.
Committee members responded at the meeting that the developer has a performance bond and that inspections can enforce compliance; they said if a builder fails to comply the township can use bond funds to require corrective work. The committee agreed to follow up and enforce the plan as required by inspection protocols.
The resident’s account highlights enforcement and communication issues for adjacent homeowners; residents seeking immediate remedies should contact the township’s inspection or engineering staff and the township clerk’s office to file formal complaints if onsite clearing appears inconsistent with approved plans.
