The applicant proposes to replace the existing one story camp with a two story house at 4042 Beach Lane (11.20-2-11). The proposal is to utilize the same size footprint and add a second story. The applicant owns two adjacent small parcels with a total width of 125'. The existing on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) consists of a septic tanks and laterals. The original sketch plan submission was going to be changed from placing the house on the existing footprint. The applicant resubmitted a plan for the November 2009 Planning Board meeting. The proposed residence was relocated to the south east portion of the property accessed by an existing dirt drive. A new on-site wastewater treatment system was proposed with an Eljen absorption field. The proposed OWTS would only provide a 50' separation to the proposed on-site well and 75' to the neighboring properties' wells. November 2009 Planning Board meeting - The Planning Board discussed concerns regarding the separation between wells (on site and neighboring) to the proposed septic system. The Planning Board stated they were in favor of the redevelopment of the site but issues on the OWTS needed to be resolved with Department of Health regulations. MAY 2010 - The applicant reappeared in front of the Planning Board with a similar plan that was presented in November. It was stated the separation to proposed well was maximized and the well would be protected with casing to bedrock. It was stated that it was the best that could be done on the pre-existing, non-conforming lot.
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Last Updated On:
Friday, June 25, 2010
Project Summary
Waterkeeper Perspective
The Waterkeeper concerns included: the lack of stormwater management for the house, information regarding the proposed OWTS and extent of grading and disturbance for the site. The Lake George Waterkeeper reviewed the November 2009 submission and expressed concerns about the reduced setback to wells on the property and for the neighbors and proper separation to the seasonal high groundwater. The Lake George Waterkeeper recommended enhanced treatment units for improved wastewater treatment. The Waterkeeper provided information to the applicant regarding the proposed enhanced systems at the November 2009 Planning Board meeting. For the June 2010, the Waterkeeper expressed similar concerns regarding the on-site wastewater treatment system as well as the need for stormwater management for the site development to reduce downstream runoff problems experienced on Link Way.
Please refer to the Lake George Waterkeeper comment letter to the Town of Putnam Planning Board November 2009 and June 2010.