Planning Board conditionally approves Chapman Family shoreline stabilization project

The Jefferson Planning Board voted unanimously May 5 to conditionally approve a shoreline stabilization permit for Chapman Family Properties LLC to repair a 25-foot collapsed section of rock wall at 13 Ormsby Lane.

Derek Chapman, representing Chapman Family Properties LLC, described the plan to remove the fallen material and replace it with large granite stones, with machinery access across an abutting family property. Chapman said the large tree shown in project photos will not be removed. Chair Bill Farren noted that page 2 of the application was missing and moved to conditionally approve the permit pending submission of the completed page; Gary Olsen seconded and the motion passed 5-0.

The board confirmed site visuals during a prior walk-through. The board emphasized that the missing page remains a required part of the application packet, even where some checklist questions are not applicable. The approval is conditional on the applicant submitting the outstanding documentation to the town office; the permit will not be finalized until the file is complete.

The Planning Board did not take a separate vote on tree removals; Chapman acknowledged a separate tree-cutting permit would be needed if removal becomes necessary. The board also recorded that machinery access will cross private property under the applicant’s control.

Next steps: Chapman must provide page 2 to the town office and obtain any other permits required by town or state shoreland rules before work begins.