The application, filed by Michael Scarino of Braqu Marine Construction Inc. on behalf of Seth H. Hotborm and Laa A. Coborn, was under scrutiny due to the pending closure of property purchase required for the applicant to receive a building permit. There was extensive discussion regarding the contract to purchase a sliver of land crucial for the construction of the seawall. Board members expressed concerns about the clarity of the contract, with handwritten notes making parts difficult to decipher, and the need for the purchase to be finalized as a condition for approval.

After much deliberation, an amended motion was passed, stipulating that the project’s approval was contingent upon the property transaction closing before the next planning board meeting. If the property does not close by March 10, the approval would be invalidated, and the application would need to be resubmitted to the board. This condition was put forth to ensure that the applicant would legally own the necessary land before commencing construction.

Additionally, the board handled a public comment period, during which a resident expressed concerns unrelated to the application at hand. The board directed the resident to appropriate channels for their grievances, highlighting the need to stay focused on the topic of the seawall application during the meeting.