06/14/2007 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

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• Glen Harrington pointed out that changing use might also change Title V flow. • CO should be attached to whole building and that includes that landscaping be done at the outset. If weather prohibits finishing landscaping, bond may be posted. • Gas meters going on side of building. • Doors added at back and some sort of walkway or path to be added. • Parking lot lit from building. j • Applicant going to Board of Appeals on June 27`". Conclusion: Stamped approved with notations on landscaping plans and notations on architectural plans regarding use and eliminating auto repair. 31 Gunters Lane Map2/Parcel 172 Owner—Linda Hall Applicant—Joseph Binette Requests 22X26 single bedroom accessM apartment Joseph Binette appeared and explained that the intention was to make an apartment for elderly parents to be by daughter. • Filing for accessory apartment to add kitchen to their living area. • Foundation in place and working on framing. • Existing structure is 1268 square feet. • One floor with walkout below for storage. • Charlie Maintanis pointed out the regulations for accessory apartments. • Square footage is living area; basement not considered. • Plan submitted for review does not show addition done 3 years ago,or the driveway. Show these on Plan,as well as sufficient on-site parking space. • Committee asked that plot Plan be shown. They said a certified Plot Plan is needed. • Mr. Binette said he has permit for addition but since they now want to put kitchen in he needs accessory apartment variance. He was informed he would need a special permit for the apartment and a variance if the project exceeds 40%coverage. • Mr. Binette has to change wording in his application to the ZBA. Bob Nelson said he should do it right away because notice is being sent out today to be published. • Mr. Binette going to ZBA for hearing on June 27'h. Conclusion: To submit revised plans for DPW review. Revised Plan to show addition done 3 years ago,the driveway,and sufficient on-site parldng space. Discussion Walter Yarosh commented that the suggestion was to hold joint meetings of Design/Plan Review and some meetings will probably be combined. If not,Plan Review might suggest to applicants to go first to Design Review and then to Plan Review. Sheldon pointed out the strength of having the two groups together when applicant comes with conceptual plans. Glen Harrington agreed it is better to have both boards together for informational reviews; comments are offered; then applicant goes to the boards with plans. Consensus was to ask Tom Fudala to revise how Plan Review process is set up. Walter will talk to Tom Fudala.