Conservation Commission · July 6, 2026
Conservation Commission
The Commission considered multiple permit matters including the multi-lot Elm Street NOI (265R–287.5 Elm St.) and an ADU at 3 Old Merrill St.; it issued Negative Determinations for 0 Deer Island and 7 Birch Lane, granted a Certificate of Compliance for 28 Lake Attitash Rd. (DEP 002-1284), and lifted the Enforcement Order for Lions Mouth Road.
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Key decisions
Issued a Negative Determination for 0 Deer Island (parking lot improvements, guardrail replacement, interpretive sign, and bittersweet removal).
Issued a Negative Determination with conditions for paving of the existing driveway at 7 Birch Lane (increase of impervious area by 864 sq ft) with conditions discussed by the Commission.
Granted a Certificate of Compliance for DEP File 002-1284 (28 Lake Attitash Road) for removal of existing structure and construction of a new single-family home (hot tub placement determined to be on gravel).
Lifted the Enforcement Order for Lions Mouth Road after stabilization work (riprap and millings stabilization) was completed to staff satisfaction.
Agenda
Continued Business
NOI 002-1362. 265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, 287.5 Elm Street
Continued Notice of Intent for multifamily development at 265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, 287.5 Elm Street (Rocky Hill Development); request to continue to August 3, 2026.
Continued Business
NOI 002-1360. 29 Lake Attitash Road
Notice of Intent for construction of a single-family home at 29 Lake Attitash Road; public hearing opened 1-5-26.
Continued Business
NOI 002-1364. 4 Lake Attitash Road
Notice of Intent for construction of a single-family home at 4 Lake Attitash Road; public hearing opened 4-6-26.
Continued Business
NOI 002-1365. 28 Haverhill Road
Notice of Intent for multi-family development at 28 Haverhill Road (Pulte Homes); request to continue to August 3, 2026.
New Business
NOI 002-1367. 3 Old Merrill St.
Notice of Intent for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 3 Old Merrill Street; public hearing scheduled 7-6-26.
New Business
RDA. 0 Deer Island
Request for Determination of Applicability for site improvements on Deer Island.
New Business
RDA. 7 Birch Lane
Request for Determination of Applicability for a driveway at 7 Birch Lane (Kooney).
Requests for Certificates
002-1284. 28 Lake Attitash Road
Request for Certificate of Compliance for single-family home at 28 Lake Attitash Road (file 002-1284).
Administrative
Lions Mouth Road Paving
Enforcement Order regarding paving work on Lions Mouth Road (City of Amesbury).
Administrative
Invasive Species Management Plan
Discussion/consideration of the Invasive Species Management Plan.
Administrative
WPA Fund
Discussion related to the WPA Fund.