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to the plan. Regarding gate access, Mr. Eddy suggested that a condition could be drafted requiring knox box capability or access approved by the Fire Department. Mr. Rowley's next comment was regarding cementing of structures, which would be evaluated during inspections. Finally, the grinder pump emergency 24 hour storage capacity, discussed previously, provided the storage capacity would need to match the anticipated flow for 24 hours. The Chair opened up the matter to public comment. Charles Gasior, resident at 186 Dunrobin Road, read for the record a letter he submitted to the Planning Board. Mr. Gasior shared concerns expressed by residents, regarding the narrowness of Sampsons Mill Road in the area where the development would be accessed. Mr. Gasior provided details regarding the area in question that had jurisdictional and topographical issues and Ms. Laurent's efforts to make corrections to the roadway. Mr. Gasior asked if Mr. Eddy could describe the project's impacts to Sampsons Mill Road where the access road would enter the development. Mr. Eddy shared the site distance plan which indicated that it would meet the minimum site distance requirements, which would require clearing of vegetation and grading of the slope varying from 3 to 4 feet. Mr. Eddy had also been in discussion with Ms. Laurent about the project. Mr. Gasior expressed concern about the culvert as well as increased traffic on the roadway due to the additional units. Mr. Eddy responded that the additional vehicle trips was considered negligible and movements to the east would be minimal from the project, since it was more likely they would travel through Willowbend to the rotary. Mr. Gasior inquired about the timeline for the work that needed to be completed with Barnstable and the Chair responded that, should Ms. Laurent require the backing of the Planning Board, they would be happy to help build town wide support through the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Gasior expressed concern about a condition he believed had been placed on Willowbend to make improvements to Route 28 but the Planning Board did not confirm that was a condition, Mr. McElhinney stated that, during an earlier project, Willowbend had addressed the intersection of Orchard Road and Route 28 and contributed funds to signalization. In conclusion, Mr. Gasior stated his support for the project provided all Planning Board requirements were met, referencing the project's tie in to Willowbend's treatment facility and the addition of units to the tax base. Mr. Gasior further suggested that the Bylaw be altered to charge a tax for wastewater treatment. Harold Horton, resident of Willowbend, agreed that the new development would enhance his property, but expressed concern about the state of Sampsons Mill Road, referencing the potentially hazardous area for pedestrians. It was Mr. Horton's opinion that the project would increase the traffic flow at Sampsons Mill Road and felt that the issue needed to be addressed. Tom Fudala stated that, typically the applicant would have an opportunity to know who he was addressing, so that it would not be legally allowable to seat the alternate later in the meeting. The Chair stated that she would unseat Mr. Hansen, allowing for the participation of the four voting members present. Regarding comments about traffic issues on Sampsons Mill Road, the Chair stated that she would be forwarding them to Ms. Laurent as she believed that it was outside of the jurisdiction of the Planning Board or the project proponent. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Kooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. 3