Land Surveyors in Clinton, MA

CASE STUDY:

Mike and Rachele of Framingham, MA

Services Performed: Property Survey and Protected Wetland Resource Area Mapping

Mike bought his Framingham, MA, house in 2001. When his wife, Rachele, joined him in 2006, they began considering the possibilities for home improvements and renovations. In 2008 they hired G.C. Wilson Company to perform a property survey, which included a lot layout and a Certified Plot Plan showing the existing dwelling in relation to property lines. With this information, they had a clearer idea of what may be possible and started considering options.

As the options became apparent, some were more dramatic than others. They could renovate the existing structure or have a complete teardown and rebuild of the entire dwelling. The existence of a vernal pool on nearby property, a type of wetland protected by conservation laws, could significantly affect the outcome of any development on their property due to such conservation laws and regulations.

G.C. Wilson Company field located the nearby vernal pool and staked out a “no alteration zone line” 125 feet from the vernal pool where no work was to be permitted. This line was crucial in the placement of the new house foundation and gave clear direction to developers where they could and could not operate.

Due to Mike and Rachele’s proactive mentality, and G.C. Wilson Company’s familiarity with local laws related to site development and alteration, the permitting process took approximately three months, where it could have otherwise dragged on for much longer. By late 2009, Mike and Rachele had a building permit to move forward with their dreams of a new home.

G.C. Wilson Company’s intimate knowledge of local permitting processes in central Massachusetts and attention to the often-overlooked pieces, such as zoning restrictions, drainage, topography, and subsurface utility connections, paved the way for Mike and Rachele’s new home. By providing expert guidance cultivated by professional experience and education, all of the involved parties: architects, engineers, and local authorities, were appropriately informed, and this helped guide the project to successful completion.