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Read. Follow. Verify.Waiver Request for Lake Waldena Deck Construction
Record date · June 22, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The applicant, Matthew Kenneth Cortes, is requesting a waiver from the requirement to submit a '' for the construction of a 20' x 20' wood deck at an existing resort property. The applicant argues that the project is a minor improvement that does not impact site infrastructure, drainage, or traffic.
The Development Review Committee must decide if this project qualifies for a streamlined permitting process, which would allow the applicant to bypass the full review typically required for projects exceeding 9,000 square feet of impervious coverage.
Who It Affects
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Matthew Kenneth Cortes
The applicant is seeking a procedural exemption to expedite the permitting process for their construction project.
Development Review Committee
The committee is responsible for evaluating whether the project meets the criteria for a waiver from standard site plan requirements.
Key Facts
- The applicant is requesting a waiver from the Major Site Plan requirement under LDC Section 2.21.1.A(1).
- The proposed project is a 20' x 20' open, free-standing wood deck.
- The property is an existing resort located at parcel 32015-000-00.
- Major Site Plans are required when impervious ground coverage exceeds 35% of the site or 9,000 square feet.
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- The applicant states the deck is non-habitable, not enclosed, and lacks plumbing, mechanical systems, or new utility connections.
- The applicant claims the deck will not increase occupancy, generate new traffic, or alter existing drainage patterns.
- The request asks to proceed with standard building permit documents instead of a full Major Site Plan.
- The document is filed under number 2026-23391 and was introduced on June 18, 2026.
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Standardized Waiver Request
The applicant uses a specific argument structure (lack of utility/traffic impact) to justify bypassing standard site plan requirements.
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