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Holiday In Wales The state denied a permit for the Second Avenue sewer project amid concerns that it might lead to more development and hurt the environment.

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Holiday Wales The state Department of Environmental Protection questioned the impact the sewer line would have on wetlands, water quality and endangered species in denying a permit under the Coastal Area Facility Review Act or CAFRA.

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Cottage Holiday In Wales The denial of the CAFRA permit was announced at the Borough Commission work session Thursday night. Stopping a sewer expansion over potential environmental impacts is unusual, but it has happened before, DEP spokeswoman Rachel Hamilton said Friday.

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Caravan Holiday In Wales The $287,675 sewer expansion, said Hamilton, came under more scrutiny than in the past because standards for water quality management have been upgraded. Hamilton also said federal standards governing grant programs, including some that West Cape May has received money from, have become tougher.

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Camping Holiday Wales "When you accept federal funding, then you can't extend sewer lines into sensitive areas. You can't take the federal money and do that," Hamilton said.

In Cape May County alone, the tourism industry generates more than $3.6 billion annually. According to the state Office of Travel and Tourism, Cape May County generates nearly $430 million in state taxes and more than $200 million in local taxes. The tourism industry provides more than 120, 000 jobs in Cape May County, with a payroll of $1.83 billion.

Accommodation Holiday Wales While the application could be reworked to be more environmentally sensitive, Commissioner Kevin Lare said he does not see that happening. The project began under former Mayor Jack Vasser and Lare, a Second Avenue resident, is the only member of the governing body who supported it.

Holiday Last Minute Wales "The project is done in my opinion. I don't see any new sewer lines for the next four years," Lare said, referring to the time period the current administration will be in office.

Catering Holiday Self Wales The CAFRA application proposed a 2,079-foot-long sewer line to service 35 homes that now use septic systems. The line, according to the DEP, could lead to the development of vacant lots in an area where there are wetlands of "exceptional resource value."

Holiday Wales Walking "The expansion of a sanitary sewer line in this location is not warranted, and would have the potential for substantial secondary impacts due to increased development," states the DEP denial letter.

Family Holiday Wales The letter also said there have been documented sightings of endangered raptors and tree frogs in the area and more development would "adversely affect" the wetlands they rely on. The letter also expressed concern that water quality in the area could be affected.

Holiday Riding Wales A recent report from the Cape May County Department of Health supported the extension of a sewer line on Second Avenue. The report indicated the wet soils in the area are not conducive to septic systems, much of the street is within a 100-year flood zone, and the water table is too high in spots.

Adventure Holiday Wales The county questioned whether homes should have been built in the area, but, since the houses are already there, the report said public sewer service is needed due to a potential health threat if septic systems fail.

Holiday Park South Wales The DEP letter said the 35 septic systems on the street "have not been proven to be a public health hazard."

Cottage Holiday Wales Lare said the denial by DEP was odd in that the borough had asked the agency to merely table the application.

Holiday In Wales "Our engineering firm wrote the state and asked them to table it, so why would they deny it?" Lare asked.

Holiday Wales He also said the same application was approved in 1993, but the borough instead decided to bring sewer service to Stevens Street. Lare said the original approval expired in 1998.

Cottage Holiday In Wales It's well documented that the sewer line on Stevens Street led to more development. This angered residents on the street who wanted the street to remain rural. It also helped Mayor Robert Jackson and Commissioner Pam Kaithern, who campaigned on environmental issues, win office in May. They were not supporting the sewer project unless it could be scientifically proven that a public health threat exists.

Caravan Holiday In Wales The commission, meanwhile, is already talking about what to do with the money bonded for the project, although more than $40,000 of the $287,000 was spent on applications and engineering work. The borough's legal staff is looking into whether this money can only be spent on utility work.

Camping Holiday Wales By Richard Degener
The Press of Atlantic City - 12/1/2001

Topic: Less Sprawl

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