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I <br /> Attorney Iirrane explained how they anticipate to <br /> address the slope area between the two projects. Pursuant <br /> to the Comprehens-ive Permit granted by the Zoning Board of <br /> Appeals, a portion of said bank ha-s been removed with the <br /> stipulation that the bank be revegetated. <br /> Applicant is proposing to soften the hill by cutting <br /> it back by approximately -ft . and sloping it gently in <br /> .both direction' s. <br /> a <br /> Dennis Bal ari-n-i asked about tree removal . <br /> John Hal.achis asked about the existing engineering <br /> problems as opposed to leaving the ou-nds and trees intact . <br /> Attorney Kirrane made references to the slopes and the <br /> existing conditions of erosion, which will cause damage to <br /> the trees as well . He suggested that these areas be <br /> landscaped to serve as a buffer for the residential owner <br /> from the commercial site, as well as to address Design <br /> Review Committee concerns regarding the visual impact from <br /> Route 130. <br /> The Town Planner clarified the bylaw states that lo- <br /> ft. be retained in its natural existing state, except where <br /> there is landscaping that has been approved by the Design <br /> Review Committee. <br /> t this point the Chairman recognized Rich Claytor, <br /> Design Engineer for the Horsley, Witten Group. He <br /> explained this matter to be a stability issue. The two <br /> ma3or .issues of concern are safety and design stability. <br /> The slope is unstable due to the sand soil conditions. <br /> Thorn is a concern for pub-lic safety regarding the trees <br /> during windy conditions . He suggested the slope be reduced <br /> in size, the trees be .replaced, with an understory in the <br /> buffer area. Some of the existing trees located in the <br /> front of the property have to be removed in order to comply <br /> with the o-ft . setback restriction. <br /> The. Town Planner suggested the Board review the Draft <br /> Special Permit Decision: <br /> The Consulting Engineer reminded the Board t-hat some <br /> adjustment to the ,grading may be required and not <br /> necessarily as currently depicted on the plan'. He <br />