The Harrison Planning Board discussed a proposal for an in-ground pool at 40 Lincoln Ave, but delayed a decision due to concerns about its placement within the wetland buffer zone.

Catching Up

Previously, the project at 40 Lincoln Ave, known as the Gerhart Residence and proposed by Bonnie Gerhardt, came before the Planning Board for both Wetland Permit and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) assessments. This residential development involves potential work near freshwater wetlands, requiring careful environmental consideration under local regulations.

Key Insights

The core of the Planning Board's discussion revolved around the proposed pool's close proximity to protected wetlands at 40 Lincoln Ave.

  • Applicant Bonnie Gerhardt proposed an in-ground pool for 40 Lincoln Ave.
  • The pool's location within the 100-foot wetland buffer was the primary point of discussion.
  • Significant rock outcrops were cited by the applicant as the reason for the pool's proposed placement.
  • New impervious surfaces totaling 274 square feet were proposed, alongside 1639 square feet of mitigation plantings.

Zooming In

The applicant explained that the specific topography of 40 Lincoln Ave, featuring substantial rock formations, makes it challenging to situate the pool further from the wetland buffer. To offset the impact of new impervious surfaces, extensive mitigation plantings are proposed to help maintain ecological balance around the sensitive wetland area.

Next Steps

The Planning Board did not make a decision regarding the proposed pool at 40 Lincoln Ave at this meeting, indicating that the project will require further review and discussion at a future session.

The Harrison Planning Board discussed a proposal for an in-ground pool at 40 Lincoln Ave, but delayed a decision due to concerns about its placement within the wetland buffer zone.