PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Fairhaven Conservation Commission
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm
Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street
Fairhaven, Massachusetts
ursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, this meeting will be conducted in person and via remote means, in accordance with applicable law. This means that members of the public body as well as members of the public may access this meeting in person, or via virtual means. In person attendance will be at 40 Center Street, and it is possible that any or all members of the public body may attend remotely, with in-person attendance consisting of members of the public. MGL, Ch. 30a, § 20(f) requires anyone that intends to record any portions of a public meeting, either by audio or video, or both, to notify the Chair at the beginning of the meeting.
Anyone wishing to access the meeting via remote means may do so in the following manner:
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Or call: 1-929-205-6099
In-person attendance is permitted for the public at Town Hall at 40 Center Street
The Fairhaven Conservation Commission will hold the following Public Hearings pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40) and the Code of the Town of Fairhaven Chapter 192, Wetlands:
a. CON 023-501: 3 Saltmarsh Road, Map 43, Lot 46 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Joseph Braga to install new 3000-gallon capacity sewage holding tank (tight tank) to replace the existing septic tank and leaching field. Work falls within Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage (LSCSF) and within the Buffer Zone to BVW & Saltmarsh.
b. CON 023-502: 1 Boulder Court, Map 2, Lot 6C Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Sarajon Realty, LLC for the construction of a front entry stoop with steps to grade connected to an existing single-family dwelling. The stoop will be supported by two posts on diamond pier footings. An existing stone retaining wall will also be extended to accommodate the new stoop and steps. The proposed work will take place within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to a BVW and within LSCSF, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 15’).
c. ON 023-503, SE 023-1503: 17 Turner Avenue, Map 2, Lots 275-277 Notice of Intent filed by Douglas & Kamryn Dubois to demolish existing cottage and construct a 32’ x 56’ 2-story single-family dwelling in compliance with FEMA and Mass Building Code. In addition, the applicant requests to construct a 28’ x 32’ (896 S.F.) 1-story guest house (ADU). Work to take place within LSCSF, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El. 15”).
d. CON 023-504, SE 023-1504: 46 Goulart Memorial Drive, Map 42, Lot 19 Notice of Intent filed by Anthony David to remove existing foundation and construct a new single-family dwelling in compliance with FEMA and Mass Building Code. Work to take place within LSCSF, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.17’).
e. CON 023-505: 15 Robichaud Farm Lane, Map 35, Lot 2 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Steven Tallarida for the construction of a single-family dwelling, detached garage, well, driveway, and associated grading within Buffer Zone to BVW.
f. CON 023-506: 732 Sconticut Neck Road, Map 42, Lot 6 Request for Determination of Applicability file by ROSO Investment Realty Trust to install septic tank, pump chamber, and leaching area. Work to take place within LSCSF, Flood Zone VE (El. 19’).
g. CON 023-507: 1 Pavillion Way, Map 29, Lot 004H Request for Determination of Applicability filed by John & Sylva Collins to clear walking path (vegetation & rocks) within Coastal Beach & Saltmarsh.
h. CON 023-508: 3 Beachwood Street, Map 28B, Lot 073 Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Amanda Rader to install push piers to stabilize sinking foundation. Property located within FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.16’).
i. CON 023-425, SE 023-1461: 60 Highland Avenue, Map 28A, Lots 164 & 165 Request filed by Laura Tykodi for the following amendments: (1) pier placement locations have been revised; (2) pier count reduced from 22 driven piles to 12 concrete piers; (3) proposed 14’ x 16’ deck & stairs have been removed; (4) a 7’ cantilevered deck has been added to the southwest and a portion of northwest sides of the dwelling; and (5) the driveway location moved northeast. Parcel located within Buffer Zone to BVW & LSCSF, FEMA Flood Zone VE (El.16’).
j. CON 019-036, SE 023-1290: Torrington Road, Map 29B, Lot 128 Request filed by Christopher & Laurie A. Stevens for the following amendments: (1) house & driveway will now be outside the 50-foot Buffer Zone; (2) the 10-foot Buffer Zone between the limit of work and the BVW will increase by 25 feet; and (3) construction staging & stockpile area will now be outside of the 100-foot Buffer Zone.
k. CON 023-509: 24 Forestview Avenue, Map 31A, Lot 600K Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Richard Vincent to remove existing asphalt driveway & replace with new asphalt, approximately 1,700 S.F. Work to take place within Buffer Zone to BVW.
The agenda will be posted on the Town’s website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Copies of the applications and site plans may be viewed at the Conservation Office in Town Hall, located at 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA and links to the applications are on the Town Website under current filings.
Brandon Estrella, Chair, Fairhaven Conservation Commission
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