pages: PlanningBoard/2012-07-23.pdf, 6
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PlanningBoard | 2012-07-23 | 6 | President Zuppan clarified with staff that vehicles can turn left onto Versailles, but traffic on Fernside will not be able to turn left into driveways. Board member Knox White suggested that the condition that states, "no additional right of way shall be conditioned. " reads as a condition on the City and should be stricken because it is not necessary. He clarified with staff that the property along Tilden will be graded and a fence built to close off the property. He expressed concern with noise mitigation and suggested that the Board discuss methods to mitigate the noise, possibly a sound wall. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft clarified with Board member Knox White that to some extent landscaping can be used to mitigate sound as opposed to a sound wall. President Zuppan opened public comment Maria Ferro, resident, stated she thinks the property should be developed but expressed concern with the toxicity of the property, she asked if the environmental reports are available for public review. She also stated that the styles and quality of the buildings need to fit in with the neighborhood. She asked if the buildings would have front yards, and requested further definition of low income housing. She stated she is confused with the R-2 zoning, and said the property was originally zoned for 8 houses not 11. Mr. Thomas responded that the prior approval was for 15 units and the current proposal meets all the 2012 requirements. He addressed the question regarding low/moderate income by explaining that the applicant has entered into an "Affordable Housing Agreement," and the City is responsible for ensuring that the tenants or owners meet eligibility standards. He clarified that if the units are to be rented than one unit has to be designated as low income and one as moderate income. President Zuppan clarified that this hearing is for subdivision of the lots and that during Design Review the construction of the buildings and the landscape will be reviewed. Board member Köster stated that there are 20 foot setbacks on the lots so it appears that there will be front yards. Anthony Pontino, resident, stated the memorandum is ambiguous and he is interested in what is going to be built and who will be building it. He requested that the project be further defined and expanded upon. Evan Schwimmer, resident, supports the development of single family residential. He suggested that no other option but single family residential be available to the developer in order to maintain consistency in the neighborhood, traffic flow and safety. He requested that the Board limit the developer's ability to sell each lot individually and that the pedestrian access be moved and restricted to Tilden and Fernside. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 10 July 23, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-07-23.pdf |