Property owner cuts proposed pier length nearly in half; commission approves amended order at 15 Cliff Road

The commission approved an amended order of conditions to shorten an authorized pier at 15 Cliff Road from about 178 feet to 80 feet (SE19‑1877). Agent Roy Oarowski told the commission the applicant, David Ayer, requested a reduction after cost estimates revealed the original length was financially impractical. Oarowski said pile layout through the marsh remains unchanged, that the reduced length avoids prop‑dredging, and that previously required mitigation (seed, construction timing restrictions) will remain.

Commissioners who visited the site confirmed piles were not relocated and discussed boat‑lift orientation (rotated 90 degrees to ease boat access). The commission moved and approved the amended order unanimously.

The approved amendment shortens the pier but leaves in place mitigation and construction timing limitations in the original order of conditions.