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MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion that in order for the Planning Board to continue the Special Permit, that our Engineer meet with the project proponent to devise a construction schedule or report back to the Planning Board for approval. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Mr. Fudala inquired if the Board had determined whether the Permit was considered expired. Mr. Balzarini responded that staking occurred in February. The Chair responded that she would like the engineer to look at the parcel and develop a construction schedule, adding that the only documentation was an engineering bill from March. The Chair noted that if they decide that the Permit had lapsed, the project proponent would likely return with the same plan and would prefer not to set back the development. The Chair noted her preference that the development start off right to have minimal impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Rowley stated that Mr. Fudala was asking if the work completed up to this point was considered sufficient that the Permit had not expired. Mr. Balzarini responded that he felt they met the obligation of initiating work prior to May 7. Mr. Lubrano stated that police officers were required to direct traffic when town water was being installed and requested that a detail or flag men be required during work hours for this project, due to the heavy equipment and close calls. Mr. Lubrano also requested a barrier along his property when the work was started. Mr. Rowley noted that a silt fence to define the limit of work was a reasonable request. Mr. Lubrano inquired about what action determined the start of the permit and the Chair responded that engineering work was initiated on March S by SSDesign. The appointed time having arrived, the Chair opened the Public Hearing and read for the record the notice. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to continue the Northbridge Public Hearing to 7:45 p.m. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Discussion continued regarding Ockway Highlands. Mr. Virgilio pointed out that the road would not be flat, that it would have a crown and inquired about the consequences should the developer not follow through with the schedule. The Chair stated that the property owner had rights. Mr. Virgilio pointed out that the developer was supposed to be using DeGrasse Road only unless he built Blue Castle properly, as outlined in the Permit decision. Mr. Balzarini indicated that conditions had been placed on the permit and that Mr. Rowley will work on a schedule with the developer, and he believed that they had met the standards of the permit by initiating work in February. Mr. Rowley stated that the owner and contractor would need to establish the schedule and Mr. Rowley would then review the schedule. Mr. Rowley recommended that protections be installed as the first priority, including drainage for Mr. Virgilio, to minimize runoff issues. Diane Dorsey, of Blue Castle, stated that trucks were using her driveway as a turnaround and she was concerned about damage. Mr. Haney apologized and noted that it was now cleared out and they would have other places to park. Ms. Dorsey added that a trailer had been parked out in front of her property as well. Chairman Waygan stated that Planning Board members are not happy that the homeowners are being impacted starting on Day 1 and asked that it stop. Mr. 3