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Commission hears county water-line work near Lambert property could affect lawn but not structure
Summary
Commissioners were told Monroe County Pure Waters plans water-line work within an existing easement near the Lambert property on Hellandale Road; the town will receive project details as a courtesy and cannot enforce county work, and staff does not expect impacts to the historic house or major trees.
Chairperson Christopher Brandt reported that a representative from Monroe County Pure Waters called to review a proposed water main or service line at the Lambert property on Hellandale Road. Brandt said the county would provide more detailed scope information by email and characterized that information as a courtesy because the work sits in an existing easement and the town lacks authority to enforce county actions within that easement.
"A representative from Monroe County Pure Waters called me, to sort of review the project and review their understanding," Brandt said. He told commissioners the proposed work primarily involves installing a new water line very close to the public right of way but technically on private property, and that expected disturbance is limited to digging and replacement of lawn near the street. Brandt added his understanding is that the work "is not part of the project, nor is any disturbance of the sort of significant trees that are near the property."
The commission requested the emailed project materials be forwarded to the commission when received so members and neighbors can review the exact scope. Commissioners noted the limits of the town's authority over county operations when work falls inside county easements.
