Where it stands as of Thu, Jun 4
The Certificate of Compliance remains pending a final inspection following an agreement reached between the property owner and the Conservation Commission. Under the agreement, an existing split-rail fence may remain as the permanent boundary line, while gardening trellises extending into the 20-foot buffer zone must be removed to allow the area to revegetate. The conservation agent must conduct a follow-up site visit before the certificate is officially issued.
- For Conservation Commission Agreed to allow the existing split-rail fence to remain and to issue the certificate once a site visit confirms trellises beyond the fence have been dismantled.
Next: Conservation agent follow-up site visit in fall 2026.
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Certificate of Compliance: 229 Parkerville Road
The commission reviewed an outstanding Certificate of Compliance request under DEP file number 290-1024. The property owner and the commission reached an agreement to resolve non-compliance in the 20-foot buffer zone by allowing an existing split-rail fence to stay in place as the permanent work limit while requiring the removal of gardening trellises located beyond the fence.
- Address: 229 Parkerville Road, DEP file number 290-1024.
- A garden area and trellises extended past the split-rail fence into the 20-foot no-disturb buffer zone.
- The owner agreed to dismantle trellises beyond the fence and allow the area to naturally revegetate.
- The commission agreed the existing fence does not need to be moved.
- The agent will conduct a final site visit in the fall before the certificate is officially issued.
Outcome: Action deferred pending a site visit in the fall.
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Certificate of Compliance review for 229 Parkerville Road
The homeowner of 229 Parkerville Road requested a Certificate of Compliance and addressed an alleged encroachment into the 20-foot no-disturb wetland buffer zone. The owner stated a corner post of a fenced vegetable garden encroaches by approximately six inches and sought guidance on whether it could remain or must be moved.
- Address: 229 Parkerville Road (DEP File #290-1024).
- Homeowner indicated the garden fence corner penetrates into the 20-foot no-disturb zone by six inches.
- Commissioners noted standard rules generally require an alternatives analysis or removal for work within the 20-foot buffer.
- Conservation staff was absent due to a scheduling conflict and unable to clarify written notes.
Outcome: Discussion deferred to June 4, 2026, to allow staff input.