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PlanningBoard | 2007-01-08 | 8 | 8-C. Appeal of Major Design Review Approval - DR06-0064 - Applicant/Appellant: Grace Villa 1811 Eighth Street (DB). The property owner is appealing a condition of Design Review approval that requires the removal of a driveway gate that reduces access to required parking in a detached two-car garage. The site is located within an R-2, Two-Family Residential Zoning District. Mr. Brighton summarized the staff report, and noted that he had distributed a letter from a neighbor who opposed any proposal that would inhibit off street parking. The public hearing was opened. Italo Calpestri, project architect, noted that the applicant believed the gate was a necessity because of a number of security breaches that had occurred. The plan shown had more bedrooms added to the lower floor, and the security of those bedrooms was paramount to the applicant. Mr. Brighton had recommended that the gate be placed at the back of the building, which would make access to unauthorized people along the driveway very easy. The applicant filed the appeal because having the gate at the rear did not meet their security needs. President Lynch suggested that this item be suspended to allow a sidebar conversation to take place between staff and the applicant to discuss gate alternatives. Board member Cunningham moved to continue the item until later in the meeting. Board member Kohlstrand seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 7. Planning Board Minutes Page 8 January 8, 2007 | PlanningBoard/2007-01-08.pdf |