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A <br /> ARTICL..i 1 . Tony read the ai ticle■ It is to ai.�..n,"'i tli�_ ��rI-.&VI--zy r. �rY <br /> include a new definition for an accessory dwelling and to add <br /> accessory dwelling in the table of use regulations , the <br /> Planning Board to waive or reduce the required buffer strip with <br /> abutter pe+mission f to clarify the process by which single family <br /> lots may be created in an OSID project , increasing the amou it of- <br /> area allowed to be developed (by trails , etc. ) in the preserved <br /> open space areas from 5% to 10%. <br /> Tony explained to the public that the Board has discussed these at <br /> length while evolving the bylaw. <br /> A member of the public asked what precipitated this? <br /> Tony explained that this was developed a few years ago by the town <br /> to get the benefit of open space without paying for it with <br /> dollars . certain areas of town were evaluated by the town planner. <br /> They are allowing and equation .type zoning. <br /> Tom stated that they are trans erring development rights . The <br /> developer can take units out of an area and use them s mcZ.Awher e else <br /> an receive incentive bonuses for doing that. <br /> Mr. Molloy stated that this is the type of thing New Seabury r•,-a;r.ts <br /> to do, and what are the effects of their treatment plant on thL <br /> area. <br /> Tony stated that those comments are not pertinent to the ar tic?e <br /> This has nothing to do with New Seabury or that wastewater <br /> treatment plant. The Board will address any question or coy:nm.en.t <br /> specifically about the article . <br /> The Board explained that a sewage treatment plant has a per:myttzng <br /> process to go through. <br /> Tony explained that this bylaw is evolving th SID bylaw to its <br /> next step. <br /> Sewage treatment is done on an application by application basis . <br /> Marie Scallie asked if and where the public has accass to the <br /> preserved open space? <br /> Tom explained that the developer has three options : <br /> A. give land to homeowners association - no bonuses <br /> B. give land to private land trust - small hon},uses <br /> C. give land to town conservation commission - big bonuses , then <br /> the land is open to the public, as with aly other conservation <br /> land. <br /> Marie also had a question about the buffer , usually the abutter <br /> will be the petitioner? <br /> Torn explained that in this particular case it is (Fields Point) but <br /> not usua11v. . <br /> A member of the public stated that he had a general. statement about <br /> the pro..es s .in general. <br /> Tony requested he wait to the end of the public hearing to e the <br /> statement . <br /> �. 5 - <br />