02/18/2009 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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soccer field was guilt, she was quite surprised when.a.heli opter landed in her back yard. t that time she was told that the area would remain open recreational space. At this point she can no longer continue to be a supportive neighbor and that as an abutter agrees that it is a reasonable way for the Applicant to use their property as stated in the existing Special Permit, to build single family hones. She feels it is unreasonable for the ppl icant to construct -condominiums i'n her back}yard, as she believes this would be direct negative impact on the character of the abutting neighborhood. She requested that the Planning Board not grant the Applicant the modification.. Philomena 1 lastrocola, 27 Cranberry Ridge Road— Stated that although the Applicant wants to build condominiums, the area is not zoned for condominiums; the area is zoned for construction of houses. She asked the Board to think about this request, noting that the traffic issues would be atrocious. Doreen Culcasi,, 21 Cranberry Midge Toad—Mated she is a direct abutter to the project. She provided letters and pictures for the record. She made reference to real estate issues, existing properties that have not been sold, Applicant's desire for more memberships, and the current request for modification. She stated that she feels it is unfair to ask herself and her neighbors to bear the burden of-additional memberships". She wants a beautiful home surrounded by neighbors who reside on the property 12-months of the year. She made.reference to increased traffic on Cape Drive, and the dangerous situation being..created. The Chairman interjected that he feels the buffers would eliminate most of the visual impacts and the noise levels as well. Ms. Culcasi informed the.Board that when she purchased her home she-was told that there would be a single-family home in her back yard. She asked the Board to not allover this modification request. Terri-McDonald, 1 l Cranberry Midge road— Suggested that the Applicant build on the.existing lots that they currently own. She pointed out that there are currently - lots owned by the Applicant that are for sale. She suggested that they could meet their membership goals if they relocate the comdex units and leave the abutters with the approved 11 single family homes. She stated that the traffic.study did not include the gating of willowbend Drive. She respectfully requested the Board deny Special Permit Modification 26. The Town Planner noted that the Board has not yet received Mr. owley's review oche revised plans under discussion and suggested they do so before any decision is made or official vote taken in this matter. Attorney Mc lhinney responded that the land in question is zoned for exactly what is being proposed. It is a matter of discretion for the Planning Board. The