Engineers flag concerns on 9665 Lakeshore Drive proposal; neighbor worry about wells as applicant joins by Zoom

The board opened a public hearing on a variance application for 9665 Lakeshore Drive, listed to Charles and Sheila Boss in agenda text (the transcript also contains references to the surname "Voss"). The Supervisor noted that the town's professional engineers had provided a negative recommendation on the plan as written and asked the applicant's engineer to summarize any additional context.

Engineer Kyle Holmes said the site is tight and that the application proposes an engineered drain system requiring multiple variances — including setbacks for distribution boxes, relief for steep slopes and proximity to adjacent property wells. "The proposed Elgin in drain system will provide a higher quality of effluent and treatment," Holmes said, and he added the system would be located at an elevation sufficient above groundwater to meet Lake George Park standards. Holmes also noted that existing wells and an outdated on-site system have co-existed for decades with no outward evidence of contamination, but stressed the park commission had previously identified deficiencies that need to be addressed.

A neighbor, Mr. Bartlett, who identified himself as the adjacent property owner, told the board that both options could work in the small-space conditions but emphasized concern because his property contains one of two nearby wells; he said he plans to install a new feed system to help protect his water. The applicant — introduced by staff as "Chuck Voss" and available via Zoom — attempted to speak but audio problems limited his ability to be heard on the record.