Since first being permitted some years ago, the Brandt Point Village subdivision has been plagued by fits and starts, not the least of which have occurred due to changes in ownership. But for about a year now, Christian Farland, Farland Corporation, New Bedford, who now owns portions of the development, has expressed his desire to complete the job others had started and to do so in full transparency and cooperation with town boards. Armand Cotelleso remains an owner for other segments of the subdivision.
Farland came before the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission on Monday night to discuss the next steps he plans to take. There are now four Notice of Intent filings for four new, three-bedroom homes, each served by private freshwater wells and a communal septic system. He said the homes range from 2,200 to 2,600 square feet of living space with underground utilities to lots measuring approximately 17,500 square feet.
As of Monday night, Farland was awaiting Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection file numbers, a necessary regulatory system of state oversight and project tracking. The projects cannot move forward until that happens. He is also waiting for confirmation from the MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program that preexisting conditions noted at the site by the agency since the beginning remain valid.
Farland also stated the completion of roadways is planned by the end of the year. The commission was pleased that less than desirable site conditions including construction trash and collapsed erosion controls were being addressed. The filings were continued until April 11.
Several certificates of completion were issued but held for properties located in the Preserve at the Bay Club, Split Rock neighborhood. Abutters had brought to the commission’s attention concerns over at least one culvert that was not functioning properly and what appeared to be large sections of plastic sheeting in wetlands. Chairman Mike King said a site visit and discussion with the developer is in order.
In other business, conditions were issued to the Mattapoisett Boatyard for annual dock maintenance at the marina in Brandt Cove. An Emergency Certification for septic repairs at 12 Meadowbrook Lane was issued. An Order of Conditions was issued to Tracey White, 70 Aucoot Road, for a 1,728 square-foot, detached garage.
Richard Charon of Charon Associates, representing Emmjay Realty Trust, 13 Industrial Drive, came before the commission to share details on the proposed updated stormwater drainage system being studied for the parcel. He said that a state Department of Environmental Protection file number was pending, as were calculations on a new canopy drainage system. The filing will return to the commission on April 11.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission is scheduled for Monday, April 11, at 6:30 pm.
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission
By Marilou Newell