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Commission approves septic replacement at 83 Taylor Avenue with planting and spacing conditions
Summary
Plymouth Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a septic system replacement at 83 Taylor Avenue, requiring two red‑cedar replacements and dune grass planting at 12‑inch centers; applicant agreed not to obstruct a deeded right‑of‑way.
The Plymouth Conservation Commission on March 10 approved a septic replacement plan at 83 Taylor Avenue with conditions on plantings and restoration.
Paul Seaberg of Grady Consulting presented a plan that places a JET750 treatment tank, a 600‑gallon pump chamber and a 15‑by‑30 foot leaching field; the design was approved by the Board of Health and meets Title V requirements. The property sits in a general flood zone (AED Elevation 14), the applicant said.
Commissioners asked whether trees would be removed and how plantings would be restored. Seaberg said one cedar (6–8 inches in diameter) would be removed; Commissioners recommended a 2:1 replacement ratio and specifically requested two red cedars at least 5 feet tall. The Commission also directed that dune grass planting be spaced at 12 inches on center rather than 18 inches. Applicant and property owner Kevin O'Sullivan confirmed the work will not block a deeded right‑of‑way and agreed to restore the area and plant the trees.
Alice Baker, speaking as a resident, said she did not oppose the project but urged relocation of the leaching pit by 9 feet to avoid interfering with an easement; the applicant said there are no plans to touch the easement and that the design can be completed around the fence. Patrick Farah, Conservation staff, reminded commissioners that easement disputes are private matters outside Conservation's jurisdiction and emphasized that the Commission's review is limited to compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act and local regulations.
The Commission voted 7–0 to issue Orders with the standard and special conditions requiring the two red cedars and the revised dune grass spacing plan for staff review.
