02/01/2006 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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i y Mr. Bon-vie then presented a further set of reprised plans (being the last of Phase II) . He made reference to the edge of the wetlands they had located out in, the field, and which is now being treated as a vernal pool, at approximately one hundred and two feet. Dennis Balarini expressed concern for those trees the developer is proposing to preserve, in that a unit owner will Voice concern at some point that the trees are considered a safety issue as they are located too close .t-o the b ildings. And, also that said trees beprotected properly from construction and equipment . 'Mere was some discussion concerning a possible site visit, including the Landscape committee and Planning Board Members in order to evaluate t'he tree situation. Mr. Bonn ie made reference to the Northridge area, which is currently under construction. He has requested the Town Planner in-sped the trees in this area, some of which have fallen during the last storm, or are dangerously close to falling down, and one that is located in the area where the deck 1-s being proposed. Again, Dennis Bal ari.ni cautioned the developer regarding the design of the project and suggested he avoid a situation rhe-re trees will be considered by the unit owner) to be too close to the building. The Town Planner raised issues concerning the road grade l vels being much lower than the original grade, resulting in damage to tree roots. Developer Requests Mr. Bon vie requested permission from the Board to remove the two damaged trees. The Town Planner agreed said trees are beyond saving. He also commented that there are entirely too many disturbances around the trees within this project. The snow fencing intended as a mean-s of protection, within new construction areas is not being installed properly, as a result the roots are not being protected. 6