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Commission raises tree and runoff concerns on King George Road parking expansion
Summary
The commission reviewed a plan to add 38 parking spaces at two contiguous Baptist Church properties on King George Road, praised proposed bioretention basins that meet updated DEP standards, and urged the applicant to relocate pipe work to avoid damage to significant trees.
The commission reviewed a major site plan for two Baptist Church parcels (520 and 498 King George Road) that proposed adding 38 parking spaces and installing bioretention basins and other stormwater controls. A committee member reported the project meets updated DEP standards and climate-change storm metrics and that the proposed basins and design would reduce flow rates for multiple storm return intervals.
Members raised concerns about tree impacts because the proposed 15‑inch pipe would be within 10 feet of several trees, including a 26‑inch diameter specimen whose roots could be damaged by excavation. Commissioners suggested moving the line farther south away from the trees if possible, and recommended stone-channel measures and careful topsoil handling to limit water-quality impacts.
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