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Farmington commission approves several small land‑use applications; staff to coordinate inspections
Summary
The commission approved multiple minor applications — two prefabricated sheds, a maintenance path and a single‑family house with stipulated plan clarifications — and advised each applicant to coordinate erosion control and marked conservation easement boundaries with town staff.
The Town of Farmington’s inland wetlands commission reviewed and approved several routine land‑use applications during its meeting.
Sheds and small installations: The commission approved an application from Adam McCarthy (85 West District) to place a 12‑by‑16 prefabricated shed on a 3–6 inch gravel pad with no excavation. McCarthy described the location as the northwest corner of his property and noted a nearby drainage easement; commissioners encouraged him to coordinate erosion‑control inspection with town staff.
Jeffrey Morris (152 Wood Pond Road) received approval for a maintenance path for lawn equipment and a drywell to handle runoff after staff described the sitewalk on June 11 and the commission found the work to be a non‑significant regulated activity.
Robert Riggney (14 Angller's Bend, lot 13) was approved to install a 10‑by‑12 prefabricated tool shed on a stone pad. Commissioners discussed whether existing conservation easement medallions were in place and directed that the town provide medallions or that the applicant mark the easement boundary for clarity for future owners.
10 Main Gate: Agent Jason Lec presented a proposal for a new single‑family house, pool and pool house at 10 Main Gate. The commission found the application non‑significant and approved the application with additional stipulations (items C, D and G on the revised plan: clearing limits, driveway cross‑section and related plan detail). The commission instructed the applicant to work with Bruce on plan details and erosion‑control inspections before work begins.
Procedural notes: For each approval the commission moved, seconded and recorded the motion as passed; applicants were directed to coordinate with town staff on marking conservation easement boundaries and on erosion‑control inspections.
