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i <br /> • < chiner access for the dredging. l r. Pinaud questioned if the gara 'could be relocated to the other <br /> y g <br /> ;. side of the house, to which Mr. Vaccaro stated the septictwas sited in that area and no alternative was <br /> available. lair. Pinaud asked if the garage was needed to which Mr. Vaccaro responded yes. The existing <br /> garage has been converted to living space. Commission members discussed their concerns with setting a <br /> precedence regarding the setback but also stated that the applicant has done a very good job addressing <br /> marry of the concerns initially expressed by the Commission. Mr. Pinaud suggested options such as not <br /> building a garage or building a smaller home. Ms. Costa inquired about a freestanding garage,but Mr. <br /> Vaccaro, Mr. Luft and Mr. Cai zo stated that a freestanding garage would not be an option due to zoning <br /> and neighbor considerations. Mr. Vaccaro further stated that mitigation ratios in the Regulations are <br /> quoted to the 10 foot setback suggesting that if the information is provided, there may already be a <br /> precedence established. The Vice Chair questioned if there were any additional compromises that could <br /> be made by the applicant to which Mr. Vaccaro suggested that more mitigation could be offered. <br /> Additional mitigation could be added to the unbuildable area to protect the BVW and possibly other areas <br /> but the applicant hopes to maintain a reasonable lawn in the back. In reference to the concern about <br /> precedence, Agent McManus stated that each lot, home, resource area has its own set of circumstances <br /> and the Commission should take into consideration whether or not the mitigation being offered is fair. <br /> Commission members discussed whether to request additional mitigation, consider not allowing a garage <br /> or consider holding off on a decision until z A has issued a decision. The Commission discussed <br /> continuing the hearing in order to have plans submitted for additional mitigation plantings. The applicant <br /> agreed to a continuance. <br /> Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to request a 2 week continuance to review <br /> additional mitigation. <br /> Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a Continuance until 4130109 at 7:15 pine <br /> 7:06 Anthony piece, RDA— 14 Pem Lane (ATF hot tub, proposed hardscape/landscaping) <br /> Steven Sevina of Swimming Pool Design Company addressed the Commission regarding a portable hot <br /> tub that he installed near a pre-existing stone dust pathway with benches, on a 7x7 footprint ofBluestone. <br /> The applicant wishes to add natural bluestone.stepping stones around the hot tub area in place of the stone <br /> dust and relocate plantings within the loo foot setback from the resource area. Agent McManus stated <br /> that the unpermltted hot tub was discovered during are on site visit. Barren areas around the hot tub will <br /> be hrdscaped with landscaping added. Plantings will be moved closer to the.buffer zone. Agent <br /> McManus sees no impact from the project and recommends mend a negative determination. <br /> i <br /> Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried for a.Negative Determination. <br /> 7:09 Laurence and Laurie Gerber, NOI—30 Ockway Bay Road (Construct a single family home, <br /> deck additions,proposed shed and vista pruning) <br /> Ms. Costa recused herself from this hearing. Jack Vacarro of Vaccaro Consulting and Michael Talbott of <br /> Michael Talbott Associates represented the applicant. Plans were distributed to the Commission. Mr. <br /> Vaccaro described the 20 scale drawing that indicates all of the proposed activities on the property that is <br /> surrounded by wetland resource areas. The existing home is within 50 feet of the resource area in <br /> reference to the abandoned cranberry bog on the north side. The rear of the hone is landscaped where <br /> shrubs have been removed, oak trees remain, native species added, but the ground was mulched during <br /> previous ownership. The project will include the addition of a garage on the west side of the house, a <br /> study to the back of the house along with a kitchen addition and a pool/cabana addition on the east side of <br /> the house. Additionally, a large deck is proposed on the back along with a storage shed and at grade <br /> walkway by the salt marsh. The majority of the proposed additions are outside ofthe 50 foot zone. <br /> However, the rear corner of the garage and the study addition encroach slightly within the 50 foot zone. <br /> The shed will also be within 50 feet and the walkway will be within the resource area. Mr. Talbott stated <br />