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Commission approves new home at 12 Old Campground Road with buffer demarcation option
Summary
Haritch commissioners closed the hearing and approved a Notice of Intent for a new home at 12 Old Campground Road, asking that the 100‑foot buffer be demarcated (split rail fence or rock) and that the order of conditions reflect the chosen approach.
The Haritch Conservation Commission voted on July 1 to close the hearing and approve a Notice of Intent for construction of a single‑family home at 12 Old Campground Road (Map 30, Parcel C12, SE32‑2644), contingent on finalizing an order of conditions that includes a voluntary buffer demarcation.
Staff reported the new owner was amenable to marking the 100‑foot buffer line so future property work is clear. Commissioners discussed several demarcation options—split rail fence, large stone ("two‑man stone"), or maintained vegetation—and agreed the order of conditions should allow flexibility while ensuring the demarcation is "super obvious." One commissioner noted that a fence may rot in 10–15 years and suggested a maintenance requirement if a fence is chosen.
A motion to close the hearing and grant approval was seconded and passed unanimously. The order of conditions language will be finalized to allow either constructed (split rail) or natural (stone) demarcation and to require maintenance or reinforcement as appropriate.
