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i April. Mr. Rucki indicated that the plan seemed to be initially much grander and suggested that the notice may not have accurately described the intentions of the meeting. lir. Falacci confirmed that the public hearing notice was-distributed to a wider area than needed and that the project would impact just a small portion of the abutters. Mr. Falacci added that notices and communication had been disseminated and requested that the natter be considered at tonight's meeting. Mr. Rowley summarized his meeting with the applicant Mr. FudaJa and Mr. Crispin, 'Including changes that were made at the meeting in order to simplify the project. As a result of the meeting, the plan was revised. Mr. Rowley developed a detailed report for each-page of the plan and identified any questions or issues requiring revisions. Nor. Rowley had since received additional revisions to the plan and comments and identified additional areas requiring revisions. The plans received tonight reflect all changes and modifications and lir. Rowley recommended approval of the plan as presented though subject to any additional discussion. Mr. Rucki inquired about t:he-plans, and changes and Mr. Rowley provided an explanation about some of the revisions. Chairman Petersen opened the public hearings for BCDK LLC. Mr_ B arrived at the • meeting. MOTION: Ms. waygan made a motion to continue both public hearings for BCDM at :1 p.rn. Mr. I ooharian seconded the motion. All voted unanimously. Mr. Fudala recommended that a vote on the waivers be taken first. fir. Rowley indicated that the waiver regarding the less than I% slope was a reasonable request which would not impact construction. Regarding the waiver for the sidewalks, Mr. Falacci stated that no other neighborhood within New Seabury had sidewalks, but that the developments featured jogging and walking paths, as well as common areas. Additionally, beyond some gas lanterns at intersections, there were no street lights in other parts of New Seabury and lighting on homes and driveways would serve as lighting for the area_ The Chair inquired about:the end ofthe road and Mr. Falacci confirmed that it would conclude at the tennis courts and driving range allowing adequate space for turning.around. The Chair inquired about other aspects of the plan and Mr. Rowley provided explanations. Mr. Falacci pointed out that they had already 'Initiated work on erosion control. The Chair referenced 11r. Rucki's concerns and the letter received from Mr. Richardson, clarifying that the clearing of land by the sales office on Red Brick road and Mall Way was not part of the plans being discussed tonight. Mr. Falacci confirmed that it was not related. The Chair suggested that-the plan showed consistency with the other New Seabury developments and Mr. Falacci confirmed that they wished to maintain the character of New Seabury. Members of the public were invited tocomment- Mr. Rucki inquired about the use of the cleared land by the sales cottage. Mr. Falacci responded that it was cleared in order to build three spec homes. Mr. Fudala added that the spec homes were not related to the subdivision being considered but were part of New Scabury's Special Permit in Section 5.