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Board debates O'Sullivan wetlands rebuild, neighbors raise buffer and excavation concerns
Summary
Board reviewed the O'Sullivan wetlands application; some members expressed strong concern about a proposed three‑level rebuild and basement excavation in the vegetative buffer, while others said the plan largely remains within the existing footprint with mitigation measures proposed.
The board examined the O'Sullivan Wetlands application, where applicants propose rebuilding in the existing footprint with a partial basement excavation and other site work. One board member (Speaker 6) voiced strong objections, calling the three-level, roughly 3,000-square-foot proposal on a sub‑0.333‑acre lot "excessive" and warning against digging near the water table in a nearshore overlay and vegetative buffer.
Other members — including Speaker 3, who visited the site — said the proposal largely rebuilds within the existing footprint, adds elevated walkways preferred over on-ground paths, and incorporates neighbor input and a vegetation plan. The board identified standard conditions: require trucking fill off-site rather than stockpiling in the buffer, silt fences, revegetation of disturbed areas, relocating or piping leaders to dry wells, and confirming well and pump capacity (discussion included a 5‑gallon‑per‑minute figure). The board denied a proposed second‑floor roof deck but approved other elements such as decks, a pergola, new steps and an outdoor shower.
