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PlanningBoard | 2009-07-13 | 5 | property value would be reduced, due to reduced access views of trees and the sky, and d) the new addition would increase the volume of residents, resulting in more noise, less parking, and less privacy. She recommended that the new addition end flush with her home. S. Woan, applicant's representative, pointed out that the applicant has made a good faith effort to accommodate the neighbor's requests and has already included design changes. She continued that the applicant has already initiated construction based on City approvals. Changing the design and removing the existing construction to accommodate changes, would present a significant financial hardship. She requested that the appeal be denied. Vice-President Ezzy Ashcraft commented that the proposal would positively impact the property values of the overall neighborhood and it is unlikely that the addition would negatively impact the appellants property values. She pointed out that while there would be a negligible increase of shading in December, there already is shading that occurs today. Because the increase of noise or traffic was not raised in the appeal application, she felt that the board could not review this and make a decision on this issue. She recommended denying the appeal. Board member Cook commented that the deck on the second story should be removed to ensure privacy for the appellant. Board member Cunningham endorsed removing the deck from the second story to ensure privacy. He pointed out that the proposed setback can be approved with a finding that is routinely done by staff and the Planning Board. He supports denying the appeal, with the condition that the deck on the second story be changed to a window. Board member Autorino seconded previous members, recommended eliminating the second story deck, and favored denying the appeal. President Kohlstrand supported the previous comments. Board member Cunningham moved to deny the appeal with the change to the design review approval that the deck be removed, and the French doors be changed to the windows. Board member Lynch seconded the denial of the appeal. Motion passed 6-0- 0. 9-C Use Permit - PLN09-0199 - Applicant - CONGLOBAL Industries at Encinal Terminals - A request to approve an amendment of the existing use permit UP- 94- 06 to allow ConGlobal to continue existing operations from September 26, 2009 through August 3, 2010. The existing use includes outdoor storage, refurbishing, and sale and lease of shipping containers. Use Permit - PLN09-0184 - Applicant - Chengben "Peter" Wang for Encinal Terminals - A request to approve an amendment of the existing use permit UP- 94-06 to allow for the outdoor storage, refurbishing, and sale and lease of shipping containers, outdoor storage of boats, watercraft, automobiles, RV's, Page 5 of 7 | PlanningBoard/2009-07-13.pdf |