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Orleans conservation commission approves certificate of compliance and several administrative reviews, denies one AR and schedules on-site inspections
Summary
The commission found DEP file 54‑126 (2222 Main Street) in compliance, approved several administrative reviews including tree removals at 10 Toy Lane and a porch enclosure at 17 Franz Road, denied an AR for 26 Tides End Lane asking the applicant to file an RDA (and scheduled a site visit), and set an on-site for 16 Thayer Lane.
After the Baker Pond hearing items, the commission handled multiple administrative matters.
Certificate of compliance: Staff presented evidence that work required under DEP file 54‑126 (2222 Main Street) had been completed; the commission voted to find the project in compliance as housekeeping.
Tree removals — 10 Toy Lane: Commissioners who conducted an on‑site recommended approving removal of three damaged or hazardous trees and leaving a broken stem at the pond edge for habitat. The commission moved to approve the administrative review; a roll call recorded affirmatives.
26 Tides End Lane: The applicant (represented by Jim Haggerty) proposed removal of a screen porch and two dormers in an ACEC. Commissioners raised view-shed and ACEC concerns, questioned the lack of a civil/site plan and concluded the project is too substantial for an AR. The commission voted to deny the administrative review and directed the applicant to file an RDA (or NOI) and scheduled a site visit.
17 Franz Road: Paul Sohorski proposed enclosing an existing porch on an existing foundation with no footprint change. The commission found the work negligible relative to resource impact and approved the administrative review by roll call.
On-site scheduling: A homeowner seeking removal of three storm‑damaged trees at 16 Thayer Lane requested consideration; commissioners scheduled an on‑site for 07/28 between 9–11 a.m. to inspect the flagged trees.
The commission concluded with staff announcements and adjourned.
