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MACLENNAN PROJECT
81 Crowell Road
March 25, 2026
3 GIDDIAH HILL ROAD • P.O. BOX 439
SO. ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS 02662-0439
TEL:508.255.8312 FAX:508.240.2306
EMAIL: info@ryder-wilcox.com
Property Description
The property is a 22,751 SF developed single family site. The property is located
within Land Subjectto Coastal Storm Flowage (Zone AE, elev. = 11'; NAVD88).
The existing ground elevations were established by a topographic survey using a
NAVD 88 bench mark. The existing first floor elevation = 9.21'.
The Site is developed with a four -bedroom single-family dwelling, and detached
garage. According to Assessor's records, the dwelling was constructed in 1952.
The existing Title 5 septic system is located in the back yard and consists of a
1500-gallon septic tank, pump chamber and leaching system. Hardscaping
includes a paved driveway, patios and walkways.
Project Description
The Applicant proposes to construct an addition (312 SF +/-) on the back of the
building. The addition will be constructed on a crawlspace (no cellar). The
dwelling will remain four bedrooms.
The proposed work will occurwithin existing lawn area. Upon completion of the
work, all disturbed areas will be loamed and seeded with a drought -tolerant
native grass mix. ("Harmony" low maintenance grass mix by Colonial Seed or
approved equal)
Construction Protocol
Access to the work area will be from the existing driveway. All construction
vehicles shall remain in the driveway. The existing septic system components
shall be adequately protected to prevent damage by construction equipment.
A mini -excavator or similar equipment shall excavate soil for the construction of
the frost walls. If necessary, a steel plate shall be placed over the system
components to provide access to the addition.
A dumpster shall be placed in the driveway and it shall be provided with a
suitable lid or cover to prevent wind-blown debris.
All demolition debris shall be placed in dumpster or directly into trucks for
removal from the site and proper disposal.
Gutters and downspouts to drywells or crushed stone at the roof dripline shall be
installed as necessary to contain roof runoff from the proposed addition.
Upon completion of construction, all disturbed areas shall be loamed and seeded
with a native grass mix ("Harmony" grass seed mixture by Colonial Seed or
approved equal).
Throughout construction, all debris shall be placed in a dumpster or other
suitable container. The container shall be provided with a suitable lid or cover to
prevent wind-blown debris. The site shall be cleaned of debris on a daily basis.