Owner told to file after‑the‑fact wetlands application for pool at 24 Rockway

The commission addressed a violation at 24 Rockway involving an above‑ground pool, replacement fencing and other work within resource-area jurisdiction. Owner Michael Falska attended and said he had not understood that a wetland permit was required for some of the work. Commissioners and staff discussed building and zoning constraints on pool placement and emphasized that any chemical discharge or dewatering must follow conservation protocols.

The commission amended the violation order to require that the owner file an after‑the‑fact RDA (or NOI if required) to regularize the pool and related work and set an October deadline for filing. The owner said he had not known a permit was required, stating, "I didn't know about needing a permit to put a pool in my backyard." Staff walked the owner through the conservation board’s dewatering guidance (wait seven days after last chlorine addition before any draining) and directed him to coordinate with the building department for an after‑the‑fact application.