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o Measures: Fencing with orange covers installed; equipment on site ensures <br />operator’s presence. <br /> Planting and Retaining Wall Adjustments: <br />o House footprint reduction: Reduced by 19% (250 sqft), aligning with <br />conservation efforts. <br />o Retaining wall: The northernmost wall of the existing home is retained for bank <br />stabilization; planting remains south of the existing wall. <br />Questions from Commissioners: <br /> Stormwater Management Features: <br />o Inquiries: Detailed explanation of existing and proposed stormwater management <br />systems, including drainage pipes and drywells. <br />o Response: Reduction of impervious surfaces and increased green space enhance <br />water absorption; additional plantings planned. <br /> Engineering Certification for Retaining Wall: <br />o Concern: The absence of a registered structural engineer’s stamp on retaining wall <br />plans is absent. <br />o Response: Plans will include a registered structural engineer’s approval for <br />retaining walls; modular home plans are certified separately. <br />Public Comment: <br /> The chair read letters received into the record: <br /> Issues Raised: <br />o Stormwater runoff and its impact on the swale and drainage ditch. <br />o Potential damage to the inland bank and root systems. <br />o Visual inconsistency of a 3-story structure with the neighborhood. <br />o Erosion and non-point source pollution concerns. <br /> Response: Clarifications on retaining wall placement and stormwater management; <br />commitment to mitigating adverse impacts. <br />Agent: <br /> The applicant has addressed concerns raised by Commissioners and provided <br />professional assessments regarding any impacts to bank stability, trees, and wildlife <br />habitat. <br /> Recommends: A submission of a 3-year mitigation contract between the homeowner and <br />a qualified professional. <br />Motion: <br /> Mr. Cook made a motion to close and issue with the condition of the submission of a <br />signed three-year mitigation monitoring contract between the property owner and a <br />qualified professional, weekly reports during construction, and staff monitoring to ensure <br />no runoff, increase, erosion control, and stamped engineer plan for all retaining walls. <br />Ms. Zollo seconded the motion. <br /> No further discussion. <br />11 <br /> <br /> <br />