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Town engineers require geotechnical study and DEC review for 3 Mariners Court clearing and grading permit
Summary
Town staff told the Planning Board May 7 that a proposed clearing and grading permit for 3 Mariners Court needs geotechnical compaction testing, a DEC review related to an eagle nest, and a full depiction of prior and proposed limits of disturbance before the board may proceed to a public hearing or vote.
The Planning Board on May 7 heard an initial appearance for a clearing and grading permit at 3 Mariners Court and directed the applicant to provide substantial technical documentation before the board can act.
Applicant Jesse Shih explained a revised, terraced retaining-wall design and plans to connect a covert extension into existing drainage pipes. Town code and engineering staff — including Jim Campbell and Pat Hines — told the board the submittal lacks required geotechnical information and compaction testing for previously placed fill. "We need the details so that [our] consultants can go through and dig through the detail itself," board member Clifford Browne said, pressing for a full engineering evaluation.
Mr. Hines flagged two issues that could hold up approval: (1) DEC coordination on an avian-protection matter (the applicant said they had submitted to DEC for an eagle-related permit), and (2) confirmation and depiction of monitoring wells and prior disturbed areas; both need clear documentation. Mr. Campbell reiterated the Building Department will require geotechnical testing and a certified design for the retaining walls.
The Board noted the Clearing & Grading Ordinance requires a future Public Hearing after technical questions and Building Department comments are resolved. The applicant indicated willingness to obtain geotechnical testing and to provide easement information for drainage connections; Town staff requested those deliverables and easement documentation be submitted to the Planning Board attorney and to the Town for review before further action.
At this stage the Board did not vote on the permit, but moved the item into a technical-review status pending submittal of the recommended materials and agency confirmations.
