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Proposed motorsports expansion near Route 125 draws conservation concerns over wetland buffer
Summary
A proposed expansion at St. Helair Motorsports on Route 125 would add buildings and parking close to mapped wetlands; the conservation commission asked the planning board to require clearer maps, buffer delineation, and likely waivers before approval.
Members of the Barrington Conservation Commission reviewed preliminary plans for an expansion at St. Helair Motorsports on Colonial Way off Route 125 and raised concerns about proximity to wetlands and the 50-foot setback buffer.
Commissioners said the site plan shows two new building additions and expanded parking very close to mapped wetland symbols and that the submission lacks a clear buffer delineation. One member said the plans “seem awfully close to the wetland” and recommended the planning board request a precise buffer line and engineering drainage details. The commission emphasized that, while it is advisory, the planning board makes the final permitting decisions and that the applicant will likely need waivers and engineering reports to show how stormwater will be retained and not discharged to the wetland.
Next steps: the commission will request that the planning board and applicant provide a clearer buffer map and drainage calculations; members said they will flag any ‘glaring’ encroachment issues at the planning-board hearing scheduled for June 2.
