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The project proponent wished to have the Special Permit modified in order to receive a Building <br /> Permit. Mr. Lehrer indicated that the Project Proponent wished to pour the foundation ahead of the <br /> cold weather and inquired whether the Board would consider a strategy to allow them to obtain a <br /> Building Permit without posting a security, making the Occupancy Permit contingent upon the <br /> completion of the Special Permit Conditions. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that the Building Inspector had <br /> previously questioned the legality of linking a condition to an Occupancy Permit. It was Mr. Lehrer's <br /> opinion that the issues in Mr.Rowley's report were minor. Mr. Balzarini inquired about the amount of <br /> the bond. Mr. Rowley responded that it was his belief that the project proponent hoped to use the <br /> funds to begin construction. Mr. Rowley.suggested the possibility of conditioning it with a time limit. <br /> Mr. Jordan responded that the home would take a year to complete. The Chair inquired whether, if the <br /> work was not completed within 12 months, could a bond be required. There was consensus. <br /> Mr. Rowley stated that Item 3 could not be waived with the Planning Board and would have to be <br /> addressed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Lehrer confirmed that he would draft the Special <br /> Permit Modification and would follow up regarding recording.because the Project Proponent wished to <br /> begin work. The Chair stated that she wished to review the draft Modification prior to it being <br /> forwarded to the Building Inspector. Mr. Rowley confirmed that the document would need to be <br /> recorded and would be subject to a 20 day appeal period. There was consensus to take a vote on <br /> adding the Condition to the Modification. <br /> MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Modification. Mr. <br /> Kooharian seconded the motion. All approved unanimously. <br /> Mr.Rowley recommended addressing the#3 Condition, requiring that a building be located.within 150 <br /> feet of a paved road. Mr. Jordan inquired how he could pave another person's property and there was <br /> discussion about the common right to use the driveway. Mr. Balzarini suggested that the neighbors <br /> may be willing to chip in. The Chair recommended discussing the matter with the Building <br /> Commissioner. Mr. Rowley stated that he could speak with the Building Commissioner if there were <br /> additional questions. <br /> Proposed Clarification of Process to Submit Comments and Materials to Planning Board <br /> for Residents and Local Organizations-The Chair suggested adding a process to the website to <br /> provide clarification as to the way in which comments and materials should be forwarded to the <br /> Planning Board. The Chair indicated that comments have been provided to staff, intended for the <br /> Planning Board, stating that those comments should be in written form to avoid miscommunication <br /> and provided directly to the Planning Board. Items being added to the agenda, beyond project <br /> proponents, should be a request in writing for Chair review. The Chair inquired about an email <br /> address and Mr. Lehrer suggested asking the IT Department to create a Planning Board email address <br /> that could be funneled to another email address. Mr. Lehrer will-work on having the email address <br /> created_ <br /> MOTION: Mr.Balzarini made a motion to approve this and post it on the website. Mr. <br /> Kooharian seconded the motion. All approved unanimously. <br /> Mr. Lehrer confirmed that the email address should be able to be added quickly to the website. <br />