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Neighbors surprised to learn marsh parcel on Defiance Lane is privately owned
Summary
During the meeting a resident raised a question about a marsh address listed in materials; committee members confirmed that marsh parcels can have title and that Oakley LLC (Robin Hubbard) is the owner of the parcel referenced as 81 Defiance Lane.
A resident pointed out an apparent mismatch in the application packet showing "81 Defiance Lane," saying the road only goes to higher numbers; committee members confirmed that the address corresponds to a marsh parcel and that parcels like marshes may have legal owners. One participant asked aloud, "They own the marsh?" and the committee confirmed ownership by Oakley LLC, with a named owner referenced in the packet.
Committee members clarified that ownership does not imply buildability — a privately owned marsh parcel still may carry restrictions that prevent development. The exchange prompted several residents to express surprise at learning that marsh parcels can be titled and owned; the item was treated as an informational aside during discussion of the Franz Road application.
