12/04/2002 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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i Permit require identification of all significant trees on a plan, which has not yet been provided. Mr. Bornstein stated he is making an attempt to save more than the "significant trees" . Until such time as the land is cleared and building loations. ae been identified it is extremely difficult to provide landscaping details . He offered a plan for each- individual building a-s it i being constructed. The chairman explained the Board required landscaping details just as the roads and buildings have been indicated on a plan. The Town Planner -suggested Applicant submit a draft plan now and a final plan as ea-ch building is completed. Torn Quinn noted they are allowed to clear 20-feet around each building. It is not always necessary to clear all the way around a building, in which case the trees could remain closer to the building. If allowed to provide individual landscaping plans for each of the buildings, Applicant could thereafter provide information of those areas being left in a natural state (as requested by some buyers) . Every effort is being made to allow for the preservation of existing trees. The chairman expressed concern with notbeing provided a draft landscape plan of the project. The Town Planner suggested a draft plan be submitted; as each individual building permit is requested, a more detailed landscape plan be provided. He volunteered to provide the appropriate language; a waiver to the special Permit regulation. He reminded the Board of the decision as to whether or not to allow the road clearing. Don Myers suggested ppli -ant provide Just a much detail as possible on any draft landscaping plans being submitted regarding significant effects of said landscaping. Tory Quinn requested permission to cut the road, which would provide the -opportunity to tag all trees over lo- inches back to where the proposed buildings will be 7