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Commission addresses Shore Drive violation and winter Certificate of Compliance procedures
Summary
Staff reported a violation at 42 Shore Drive involving a collapsing deck and material falling down a coastal bank; the Commission also discussed winter Certificate of Compliance inspections and recommended requiring photo documentation as part of COC submissions.
At the March 10 meeting staff updated the Commission on an enforcement matter at 42 Shore Drive and led a discussion about Certificate of Compliance (COC) procedures during winter months.
Patrick Farah told commissioners the Town notified the property owner that the deck at 42 Shore Drive is dangerously compromised, with materials falling down the coastal bank; a violation notice was mailed first‑class and certified. Commissioners discussed inspection difficulties in winter conditions and possible rule changes to require photographic documentation with COC applications. Commissioner Walter Morrison noted that some municipalities suspend COC review during inclement weather; Chair Sean Andersen suggested making photo submission mandatory when updating the Rules and Regulations. Mr. Morrison also proposed requiring that a COC application be filed before an OOC can be closed out. The Commission invited members to an Open Meeting Law training on March 26 in the Great Hall.
The Commission did not take a vote on rule changes at the meeting; staff will follow up on enforcement for 42 Shore Drive and present options for handling COCs in winter months at a future agenda.
