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Council approves five‑duplex subdivision on Byron Street; staff flags water‑pressure and meter placement issues
Summary
Planning staff said EHNA Investments’ five‑duplex subdivision off Byron Street meets zoning and staff recommended approval; the council approved the subdivision but requested water‑pressure testing and clarified meter placement and potential pump responsibilities before final utility hookups.
Planning staff presented an application from EHNA Investments for a five‑duplex subdivision off Byron Street (parcel 0705300180009) and told the council the proposal meets setback and dimensional requirements of the town’s zoning ordinance.
"EHNA investments has submitted a proposal for a 5 duplex residential subdivision on Byron Street," staff said, and confirmed town water and sewer services are available. Staff recommended approval after noting paving of drives, direct road front access for each duplex and similarity in character to neighboring duplexes.
Council members pressed staff on utility issues, especially pressure for uphill units. One councilor pointed out that the town must meet the state minimum pressure and that if individual units need more than the minimum the expense for added pumps may fall to the town. Public‑works discussion included meter placement and whether the contractor or the town provides meter boxes; staff said meters and taps are handled as standard water/sewer taps and that meter placement should be coordinated with the public works director.
A motion to approve the subdivision was made and seconded; the council voted to approve the subdivision with one dissent recorded during the roll call. The council asked staff to run pressure tests at the site, to identify whether a pump will be required and, if so, to estimate any budget impact before final utility work is completed.
Why it matters: the approval allows construction to proceed but the town must resolve utility/pressure responsibilities and budget implications for pumps or ongoing upkeep before final connections are completed.
