03/05/2003 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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t Attorney Taiale stated building plans could be provided im ediat. ly. The square footage of each building footprint can also be provided by the engineer. The T wn Platnner interjected noting the clearing calculations (clearing of existing vegetation) also need to be provided at this point. Attorney Taipa le submitted a draft suggesting the following: "Upon the approval of the Planning Board of the plans for Phase III the Applicant sha- 11 only remove the trees within the .roadway, drivewa. walkways, building footprints and are area 0-feet from the building footprints in Phase III . Prior to the is-suance of any occupancy permits for units in Phase III or the Board' s review of any change. " The Town Planner asked if the reference to 2. -feet is absolutely necessary. The consulting Engineer suggested the 0-foot area for safety purposes . The Town Planner expressed concern regarding the preservation of ex-isting trees . He asked for more detail outside of the Street layouts (grade changes for street layouts and driveways) . The grading and landscaping .should be planned out in advance. A complete detailed grading plan should be available for the entire Phase at this point, as well as indications of grade changes- greater than -inches of fill . He suggested an inspection prior to issuance of building permits for the first four units, and throughout completion of the project. Mr. Quinn made reference to a plan entitled, "Windchime Point Utility Plan - Phase III, dated February i , 2.003, Revised February 27, 2003 and February 2 , 2003" indicating -feet around each structure for clearing, noting there will be few trees remaining. Select trees have been preserved in each phase of the project . Mr . Quinn requested time in order to prepare a landscaping plan. There will be major clearing in the front of the buildings in order to accommodate utilities, water, and sewer. There will be wooded areas towards the back of the units . 6