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PlanningBoard | 2015-06-08 | 3 | Mark Gillman, neighbor, spoke against the project stating that he has worked on many homes and does not understand the project. Dean Millican and Julie Hamilton, neighbors, spoke in support of the project and stated that they are the owners of a similar home and understand need to expand the kitchen. Lisa McDonough, applicant, stated they have owned the home since 2008 and since then the family has doubled in size and the existing layout is not conducive to family life. The proposal will make the kitchen whole again David McDonough, applicant, stated that the existing windows create less privacy than the proposed addition and said the existing layout is not conducive to family life. He mentioned that he spoke with rear neighbors and they support the project and feel that it fits in with the neighborhood. Stefan Janowski, neighbor, spoke in support of the project and stated that his purpose for speaking is to uphold property rights. He read a letter in support of the project. President Henneberry closed the public comment period. Board member Burton thanked everyone for their comments. He stated that in general he is supportive of the addition as it meets the requirements, and there has been an effort by owners/applicant about mitigation of the impact. Realizes there will be an impact. Are not building whole length of property line + height is lowered. Would suggest consider (agrees with MH on reasons for having window) condition windows obscure view, but allows light and exterior articulation. In regards to landscaping, similar situation next door, columnar trees must cast large shadow, possible to do more damage in shading than new building. Achieve privacy but not shade neighboring house. Board member Zuppan stated that she went to neighborhood and looked closely at the property. She acknowledges that the opinions have been sensitive but the property owners have a right to improve their property and to deny is encroaching on property rights. She understands the concerns of appellant, but is not concerned with privacy of windows, other options, pitis forum (silver sheen) as landscaping to use with proper landscaping. Feel project conforms to standards. Can make findings needed. Okay if no landscaping. Property owner is getting their 2 feet back. Lights need to have a motion sensor to turn off at night. Board member Knox White questioned the solid screening around the deck. Approved Minutes June 8, 2015 Planning Board Meeting Page 3 of 9 | PlanningBoard/2015-06-08.pdf |