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Neighbors raise blasting, stockpile and traffic concerns as Ashland reviews West Mountain Lane permit
Summary
The commission continued a Stormwater Management Permit for a proposed house on a 2.6‑acre lot after abutters raised questions about ledge, possible blasting, stockpiling, and driveway alignment; the applicant agreed to meet abutters and to notify the commission if blasting is required.
At the May 11 meeting, the Conservation Commission heard a Stormwater Management Permit application for 14 West Mountain Lane (addressed 0 Myrtle Street). Mr. Tetreault of Expedited Engineering said the work is concentrated on the upper portion of a 2.6‑acre lot and that three test pits found ledge in the driveway locations. The proposal would alter about 20,000 square feet and use subsurface Cultec chambers for roof runoff with trench drains for the driveway.
Neighbors questioned the elevation of the proposed house, methods for removing ledge, and how construction traffic and blasting would be handled. The applicant, Mr. Ansari, said he prefers non‑blasting methods such as hammering or hydraulic excavation and agreed to meet abutters to discuss concerns; he also agreed to notify the Commission if blasting becomes necessary. The project team said loam stockpiles would be sited with erosion controls and that erosion control mats are specified for slopes steeper than 3:1.
Commissioners emphasized that if blasting is required the applicant must notify the Commission and coordinate with Fire and Police and abutter notification requirements. The hearing was continued to June 1, 2026 at 7:05 p.m.; the continuance vote carried 6‑0‑1 with one abstention.
