02/04/2009 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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eonmunity where the children play together and where the neighbors help each other out. She did not purchase her property with the idea that condo m* iurns would be developed behind her property. She stated that originally Simons Road was subdivided to become a part of the Cranberry Ridge community. She urged the Planning Board to "keep it as houses; we don't want condos'. There being no further public comment Attorney McElhinney spoke to the opposition of condominium vs.-hone. He provided pictures of existing condominiums on the property noting their design and-landscaping. He-feels that the construction of additional condominiums will not be a detriment to the neighborhood and will not he that different from single.family homes. The Town Planner clarified that the lots,along Simons Road-are not grandfathered and the construction of only two houses would be allowed on the four existing lots where the five condominium buildings are being proposed. Mr. Eddy spoke to the existing lots and proposed units stating the proposed plan shows 1 2-two unit structures which is two additional.structures from the permitted 1 - single family hones. He noted the proposed units are a duplex style each with their own garage; there is a townhouse style unit with'multiple floors. These structures will not be that different from the single family homes. Mr. Eddy informed the Board that communications began one year ago with the abutters while all of the residents were here during the months of August, September, and October. National Heritage remapped the area in October, at which point the Applicant began working with-them in order to deter f ne the 'impacts and work through their process. He Mated that work has been done to redesign the plans and that every effort has been made for open communication with the abutters. Scott ) rvis—Noted that even though the number of buildings might be the same, the traffic impacts from -condominiums on Simons Road is that basis for his concern and opposition as it will drastically increase the amount of traffic on the road and pass by his house to Sampsons Mill load, which is,a safety concern. Mr. Eddy made reference to the traffic study provided by the Applicant, stating that 5 %of the traffic from the proposed 4 -units will use Willowbend Dn*ve to Qainaquisset; 25% will use Simons Road to Sa ps n hill; and 25% will use W i llowbend give to Sampsons Mill ll Road. During peak hour' six trips will exit Simons Road in the morning, with three trips exiting in the a ernoon eve ing. He also explained that adjustment factors provided by the Cape Cod Commission were used to adjust the trip count to the peak season and have been incorporated into the traffic study. Philomena l iastropola, 27 Cranberry Ridge road —Mated her opposition to the development of condominium units-directly behind her property. 6