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PlanningBoard | 2017-03-13 | 5 | President Köster asked if the approval would make the mix of single families and duplexes stay as is. Staff Member Thomas said that nothing would prevent a future owner from proposing to make their property a duplex if the lot were large enough. Board Member Mitchell asked what the fencing plan was for the site. Staff Member Thomas said that the perimeter fence would be the next question solved before the first design review was approved. Board Member Köster opened the public hearing. Toby Roebuck said he was concerned about a shortage of parking at the site. Board Member Köster closed the public hearing. President Köster asked about the precedent for requiring garages only be used for vehicles and not for storage. Staff Member Thomas said they would not be in a position to have staff checking people's garages to make sure it was not used for storage. Board Member Knox White said the design of the lots and the curb cuts for this project are out of step with the neighborhood. He said he would like to see smaller driveways. He said he was concerned about the lots backing to Tilden and having walls of the home right up against a very tall retaining wall and fence. He said he does not think there is a parking problem in this neighborhood. Board Member Mitchell said he was concerned that these homes would not fit the neighborhood very well. He said he had concerns about the four foot setbacks and what would happen when someone tries to add on in the future. Board Member Burton said he would like to see the private drive be narrowed. He said he would support narrowing the driveways. Board Member Sullivan said she would like to see the private drive a little thinner. She said she does not have a problem with the wider driveways, but she does have a problem with dumping cars onto the street. She said she would support a solid wall along Tilden Way. President Köster said he would like to see five foot setbacks on lots one, two, and three. He suggested a possible connection point for pedestrians from the Tilden Dr. to the private Page 5 of 8 March 13, 2017 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2017-03-13.pdf |