BETHLEHEM – The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, meeting last Monday, reviewed several applications, including one “after the fact” application.
Members reviewed an “after the fact” application submitted by Mark Crane for work proposed at 51 Bethlehem Lane, as well as work that has already been completed. According to the record, Mr. Crane installed a 12 x 16 shed in the north border property line behind an existing 14 x 18 shed. He had previously received approval for two sheds on the southwestern corner of the property and one on the northeastern corner of the property. He told commissioners that the sheds he installed were smaller than what was permitted but agreed they were not put installed in the exact permitted locations.
Mr. Crane said he had placed a third shed for which he had not previously requested a permit. He pointed out that “shed C,” which was installed without a permit, had been placed against the road on a 14 x 18 ft pad. The shed itself is 12 x 16. He said he would now like to move this particular shed to a location closer to the water and against the property line.
He said he does not think this will require a gravel ramp.
If he is allowed to move the shed, the gravel pad beneath it will remain.
Mr. Crane said there is electricity in the sheds labeled A & B on the sketch he provided to the agency. The electrical is underground. Both of these sheds have gutters. Commissioners noted that the map presented needs to show the discharge points from these gutters and where the underground utilities are located. They also asked for a plan for the pad that will no longer be used.
In other action, the agency made a summary ruling on an application submitted by Trillium Architects for work proposed at 95 Carmel Hill Rd N, owned by the Horace Mann School. The proposed work consists of an addition to an existing house, adding a bedroom, mud room and office space.
The agency ruled an application submitted by Christopher Brown for work at 3 Bethlehem Lane was incomplete.
Commissioners reviewed two items under “Other Business.” Phil Dunphy, 30 West Shore Drive, presented information on a garage he is building. He said it will remain completely on his original parcel. He plans to install rocks on top of the ground and underground utilities on the new parcel. He was told he will need a new application for any work that will occur on the recently acquired small parcel unless there is a lot line revision.
Commissioners reviewed work taking place at 276 Guilds Hollow Road. This work appears to be occurring within the regulated area, with trenching and drainage within the lawn/tent area. The owner has been notified to cease work.