105 BELGO ROAD

Open Hearing & Possible Consideration Chairman Klemens explained that the hearing was for a special permit application for a tennis court less than 50 feet from a wetland and outside of a buildable area at 105 Belgo Road in Lakeville. Secretary Whalen opened the hearing at 5:50 p.m. with the reading of the call. Engineer Todd Parsons (Lenard Engineering) and Cameron Surratt (Property Owner) represented the permit application. Cameron Suratt introduced the proposal, stating that herself and her husband (Daniel Suratt) have been residents of the Town of Salisbury for 11 years. She stated that they have been working closely with appropriate Commissions and Engineer Parsons to ensure that the addition of the tennis court to their property is done in a responsible and ecologically sound manner. Engineer Parsons reviewed the plans and presented a permit request for an accessory structure outside of a buildable area. He identified the eligibility for special permit because the lot predates Zoning requirements. Due to the topography and slope of the property, the proposed tennis court cannot be constructed within a buildable area. He presented the second permit request for a reduced setback from a wetland. The Regulations indicate that an accessory structure must be placed no closer than 50 feet from a watercourse or body of water unless a special permit is obtained. He indicated that the southwestern portion of the tennis court would be within the 50- foot setback from a wetland area. The proposed tennis court construction site is currently occupied by the septic system of the principal residence. A new septic system was proposed north of the tennis court and outside of the 75- foot Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission’s upland review area. Due to the slope of the property, Engineer Parsons stated that the use of a retaining wall and fill would be required around the perimeter of the court. He specified that the erosion control plan included the presence of a retaining wall; filter sock along the northern, eastern, and southern edges of the proposed tennis court; a sedimentation trap on the western edge of the tennis court site with a

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DOR: 01/18/2022 Reception, Consideration, Schedule Hearing Todd Parsons of Lenard Engineering represented the Suratt property at 105 Belgo Road in Lakeville for the proposal of two special permits. Mr. Parsons reviewed the plans and presented a permit request for an accessory structure outside of a buildable area. He identified the eligibility for special permit because the lot predates the requirement. Due to the topography and slope of the property the proposed tennis court cannot be constructed within a buildable area. Mr. Parsons presented the second permit request for a reduced setback from a wetland. The Regulations indicate that an accessory structure must be placed no closer than 50 ft from a watercourse or body of water unless a special permit is obtained. He indicated that the southwestern portion of the tennis court would be within the 50- foot setback of a wetland area. The proposed tennis court construction site is currently occupied by the septic system. He indicated pre-approval by both TAHD for the new septic system placement (which would be outside of the 75-foot wetland upland review area) and the Salisbury Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission for the construction plan. Mr. Parsons indicated that the application package for the permit included a written description and plans for grading; alternatives considered; planting; erosion control; invasive species management and removal; and stormwater management. Chairman Klemens discussed a potential need for Town consulting engineer review of the construction plans.

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