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Board approves Babcock rebuild with 30% expansion limit, requires D permit

Pale Board · July 16, 2026
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Summary

The Pale board voted unanimously to approve Laura Babcock's demolition-and-rebuild application with a 30% expansion cap and a condition that she obtain D approval (permit by rule) for ground disturbance within 75 feet of the pond.

After detailed footprint calculations and discussion of a small jog in the existing structure, a board member moved to approve the application with an allowance up to the 30% expansion limit and the condition that the applicant obtain D approval (a permit-by-rule) for ground disturbance. The motion was seconded and carried with five votes in favor.

Board members instructed staff to record the approval as allowing up to 30% expansion, to maintain the existing setback line from the water and to require the applicant to secure any required D permit before commencing ground disturbance. The board closed the public hearing following the vote.