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Applicant to tear down, rebuild near Swan Brook; commission schedules sitewalk
Summary
Applicant (agenda-listed as Jeff Flower) presented plans to demolish and reconstruct a single-family house at 72 Columbus to meet FEMA elevation rules; staff flagged Jacobson office review and a sitewalk was set for July 1, 2026.
At the June 23 meeting the commission reviewed an application to demolish and rebuild a single‑family residence at 72 Columbus (agenda item 26‑10). The agenda named Jeff Flower as the applicant and a presenter explained plans to meet FEMA elevation requirements while minimizing new disturbance to wetlands.
The presenter said the proposed new house would reuse portions of the existing foundation where feasible to limit deep excavation and grading. He told commissioners the redesign shifts the house slightly farther from the street and extends the structure about 3 feet closer to the wetland, but that the rebuilt house will be elevated (on piles/columns) to meet floodplain and FEMA standards.
Staff noted the application is also before the zoning board of appeals and is being reviewed by Jacobson’s office because the lot lies in a flood zone; a written report from Jacobson is expected. Commissioners agreed to inspect the site and set a sitewalk for July 1 at 5:30 p.m. to assess clearing limits, foundation remnants, and the relationship of the proposed work to Swan Brook.
No vote or permit decision was made on June 23; the commission said it will inspect the property and expects to have additional information from town staff and Jacobson before formal action.
