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Neighbor raises deeded spring and contamination concerns over micro-houses
Summary
The appellant cited a 1970 deed and map claiming a perpetual easement to a spring, and said demolition and farm activity could contaminate the water; neighbors disputed the hydrology and the board noted that state regulators handle contamination claims.
At the hearing, Barbara Doley presented a 1970 deed and a map she said showed a perpetual easement for a natural spring on her property and cautioned that demolition, burned debris and agricultural activity could contaminate the water. She said the stakes placed nearby and micro-house installations could interfere with her deeded water rights and said family members had experienced coughing after burn activity.
Neighbors and the owner disputed those claims. The ownerrepresentative said structures currently are not habitable, have no plumbing, and that no one is living in them. Board members noted that water contamination and hazardous-waste issues fall under state regulation and that the board would collect evidence and coordinate with relevant state agencies if warranted.
