Neighbor concerns keep Mulligan Lane steep‑slope permit record open while town engineers review drainage

The board opened a public hearing on PB2501, a steep‑slope permit for a two‑car detached garage at 50 Mulligan Lane. Applicant representative Barbuti described the proposal and said the stormwater design uses subsurface dry wells sized to the town’s 25‑year storm standard (~6.5 inches).

Resident Sven Clavis told the board his neighborhood has experienced flash‑flooding and said prior drainage work near recent houses had been “woefully inadequate,” asking whether the new design accounted for the steep drop to adjacent properties. “If that area is disturbed, it will make it worse for my neighbors,” Clavis said.

Barbuti responded that runoff from the existing driveway was accounted for when Mulligan Lane and its cul‑de‑sac were designed and that the new additional impervious area from the garage would be captured by the proposed subsurface drainage. “It’s all gonna be captured in subsurface drainage,” Barbuti said.

Given the neighbor’s concerns, staff proposed—and the board agreed—to leave the written record open through Nov. 12 so the planning office can consult the Town Bureau of Engineering and the building inspector to confirm whether the slope and adjacent houses were included in the drainage review. Staff said if the town engineer finds the sloped area was not accounted for, amendments to the stormwater design could be required.

The board closed the public hearing on the night’s agenda items but left the record open for the one‑week period requested so staff can report back with any engineering follow‑up.