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Request: permission to remove three trees, located between 18 and 24 Blue Spruce, <br /> t 81 Blue Spruce and near clubhouse. Report on .dune I =site visit and decisions <br /> taken. <br /> Mr. Fudala reported that he and iris. waygan conducted a site visit and found that there were <br /> more trees requi.ring removal. Ms. Way -requested a report.from Wi d irne' arborist <br /> regarding the trees and possible replacements. r <br /> Applicant: Southport on Cape Cod <br /> Location: Southport Phase <br /> Request: Review and approval of-site plans-for Southport Phase III, Section <br /> Mr. Fudala stated that Board members had site plans in their packets. Ron Bonvie was present to <br /> address the site plans and indicated that-he had consulted with Mr. Rowley on.the plans. Mr. <br /> Bonvie-stated that they had sold out Chadwick and Sea Spray Avenue for.a total of 50 houses. <br /> Southport was now selling Twin Oaks, which was almost sold out, and now beginning on Grey <br /> Hawk Drive, with 3 buildings already partially-sold with waiting lists. Mr. Bonvie summarized <br /> the improvements approved by the Board that had recently been completed. <br /> Mr. Bonvie was seeking approval for the Grey Hawk Drive-site plan and a tree removal site visit. <br /> Ir. Bonvie also.stated that he had recently planted 50 trees in the Chadwick/SeSpray Avenue <br /> area which were not required. Mr. Cu mmgs inquired about the tent regarding 2-unit and -unit <br /> buildings and Mr. Bonvie responded that the -unit building was already sold and occupied and <br /> requiredf special landscaping plans. W. Bonvie stated that the duplex wad to be completed in the <br /> future. Mr. BonvieTeferenced the flexibility o some of his designs. W. Bonvie also noted that <br /> he-had won an award for best design and had been invited to be a member of the rational Senior <br /> Housing Council as-a result of Southport Development. <br /> Mr. Rowley provided.a letter indi'Cating that issues had been worked -out in the plans. Mr. <br /> Rowley referenced a 100 foot buffer between Greyhawk and Algonquin that could not be <br /> touched, with the upper units located close to the buffer, requiring that equipment not encroach ` <br /> into the area. The unit decks may be within 5 or 6 feet of the line:and may involve trees within <br /> the buffer'er area which could rewire negotiation and con idera ion. Mr. Rowley referen ed <br /> Algonquin and additional email correspondence with the contractor that could be included with <br /> the file. Mr. Fudala coned that the buffer was required by the ZBA for their Special_Pen-nit. <br /> 1r. Bonvie stated that he would do everything in his power to not remove trees from the buffer <br /> zone and Mr. Fudala added that the Planning Board did not have the authority to authorize tree <br /> removal in the buffer zone. Mr. Bonvie will put up a fence during construction to remain outside <br /> of the buffer zone. There was discussion regarding reference to the buf'f'er zone and the ZBA's <br /> authority in the conditions of the decision. Mr. Balzarini inquired.abort construction access and <br /> Mr. Bonvie confirmed that he has had few complaints from homeowners-1 but that he was <br /> proactive about making improvements and accommodations. Mr. Bonvie also referenced <br /> changes to the entrance and the widening of an existing lane, and the addition of another lane,. <br /> approved by the Planning Board and Department of Public Works. However, the Fire <br /> Department requested that construction be stopped out of concern that a fire truck may be unable <br /> to access the aria. A large fire truck was sent over with no issues accessing the area. Mr. <br /> Bonvie questioned why the Fire Department would require an,additional review if the roadway <br /> was being enlarged. <br />