Commission accepts seawall repair application at 406 East Wakefield but asks for more detail
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Ken Hawkins’ application to repair and repoint a roughly 15–20-foot section of stone seawall at 406 East Wakefield Boulevard was accepted for processing; the commission asked for full‑size drawings, clearer cross sections showing stone backfill and filter fabric, and a verified survey before final action.
The Winchester Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission on June 18 voted to accept an application from Ken Hawkins to repair about 15–20 feet of stone seawall and repoint the remainder at 406 East Wakefield Boulevard.
Commissioners noted the applicant provided photographs and a small site plan but asked for full‑size engineer drawings, a clearer cross section showing imported 3/4‑inch stone and geotextile (Murphy cloth), and confirmation of the wall location from the original survey. The applicant told the commission most work will be done by hand during a lake drawdown and that no machinery would enter the water.
Staff and commissioners emphasized that the clearer cross section should show the stone behind the wall and any weep holes or drainage detail so reviewers can determine how much material will be placed behind the wall. The applicant agreed to print and submit full‑size drawings and to work with town staff to locate the original DeCarra survey if available.
Commissioners noted the project cannot proceed until a deep drawdown (expected Oct. 1) allows in‑water access. The commission accepted the application for processing and asked the applicant to meet with staff to address outstanding questions before the next meeting.