Additional information regarding the construction of a retaining wall planned for a Park Lane Extension residence came into question during Monday night’s meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board.
The agenda item was merely an informational courtesy provided by the property owner Andris Rieksts and Lisa Francis to the board, offering them more details on materials planned such as a retaining wall.
Board member Nathan Ketchel wanted more information on the material composition of the planned Lock+Load modular system and how it interfaces with natural materials on the site. Project representative Steve Courter said that critical to a successful installation is the use of compressed backfill to ensure adequate pounds per square inch of pressure. The company website states that Lock+Load provides structural capacity comparable to wet-cast panels and big block walls.
In other business, the board approved two Approval Not Required requests. The first was filed by the Bay Club for 21 Bay Club Drive for a lot-line change, and the second filed by Windmill Square LTD, 5 Industrial Drive, to remove an existing easement.
Ray Andrews of Bay Club Realty secured the return of a $47,000 road surety when he reported that all roadways under ownership of the Bay Club are now complete.
A request by the Villages at Mattapoisett for the release of a $50,000 covenant-mandated fund for a stormwater-retention system was not heard. No one was present from the condominium association.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Planning Board is scheduled for Monday, August 21, at 7:00 pm.
Mattapoisett Planning Board
By Marilou Newell