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the registry of Deeds which was approved by the Planning Board as a principal means of access to abutting-property. The Chair inquired whether the parcel was a gandfathered property and Nor. Rowley referenced the last sentence of 1'74.3, noting that the Planning Board in 1978 somehow determined that the road was-adequate to service-the Douses. Ms. Nfarwili pointed out that the property had already been divided into two lots in 1978. Ms. Marcelli also noted that a home was located further down the road where it was narrower. Mr. Rowley indicated that he had provided photographs of the road and noted that if a building was constructed, it would require that it be cut into the bank. Mr. Rowley indicated that the concern requiring deliberation from the Planning Board was determining whether the road would provide reasonable use for the property, from Jones Road to the lot in question. Mr. .Rud. la.stated that the only issue that the Board could consider was the frontage. Mr. Bal arim suggested that the road was adequate for the rot regarding access. Mr. Cummings reported that he visited the road last week and noted that, prior to the property, he had to stop because a true lamer than a fire truck needed to pass his car. Mr. Cummings stated his belief that the road was adequate. IVIS. waygan inquired whether the Fire Deparunent had-reviewed the issue. Chief Rullo was asked to deliver a letter to provide a variance on.the bylaw, which he stated he would not do. Chief Rullo indicated that Ms. lli's property was within 500 feet of a fire hydrant, though he did express concern regarding the width of the road. Mr. Fudala pointed out that a variance would be sought from the SBA from the Fire Access Bylaw. Mr. Koharian suggested that large trucks had accessed the properties and indicated that he was comfortable with approving the road. Mr. Fudala coed that there were 4 homes beyond the property. Mr. Rowley coed that it was a passable gavel nuface.that appeared not,to get rutted and featuring sufficient drainage with no steep grade. MOTION: Ms. watygan stated than given when the lot was created, it was a buildable lot and that it does not have a lot of traffic as a dead end dirt road then she would make a motion that it has adequate access. Nor. 'ul seconded the motion. AU voted unanimously. SPELL PERAUTS Applicant: Southport on Cape Cod Location: Southport Phase III buildings 1 , 14, 15, 16 and 4 Request: Approval of proposed trueearing Mr. hudala described the tree clearing guidelines for Southport and the identification process for selecting trees to be saved. Mr. FudWa indicated that the tree walk for Buildings 13, 1-4, 15, 1 and 47 yielded no trees-to be saved. The Chair inquired whether replacement trees would be planted and Mr. Fudala confirmed that they would, noting that Mr. Bonvie had just planted 4" trees at the development. Mr. Rina had recommended thaatMr. Bonvie submit the replanting process by letter for finwe reference. Jay Z rell , rep g Southport on bell f Mr. Bonvie., noted that a 100 foot buffer would be located behind the homes. Board members reviewed the plan. r. Rowley poi linted out the steep slope and depth of foundations and necessary regnuFmg that would require the removal of trees. Ms. wa gan