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Leonard Pocknett, 2 Ashumet Road—Very close residents to the property and very <br /> concerned about all of the issues being discussed. He asked for clarification of the retail <br /> use. He also raised concern with parking issues and the potential for overflow parking on <br /> and near his property. He is concerned about the lighting and noise impacts as well. He <br /> asked about changes to property values on Ashumet Road and the historic preservation of <br /> the original building. <br /> Thomas O'Hara offered Mr. Pocknett a set of plans to review, noting the changes <br /> are minor and that Applicant has to attain approval from the Historic Commission <br /> regarding all of the issues of concern. <br /> The Town Planner noted that the property could not be used as a club as there is no <br /> liquor license. He also suggested Mr. Pocknett review the plans and informed him that <br /> there will be a Public Hearing in this matter and that he will be notified as an abutter; and <br /> that the Historic Commission process will approve the architectural design. <br /> Ms. Sobleski stated that no lighting is being proposed on the Ashumet Road <br /> section. The entrances to the buildings are located at the interior of the site. The <br /> proposed landscaping on that side is a number of trees and shrubs to provide screening. <br /> Diane Pocknett, 2 Ashumet Road—Informed the Board that her family resides on <br /> historic property on the corner where her husband, Leonard,was raised. She expressed <br /> concern regarding the type of business that will be allowed as is a residential area and this <br /> is her investment property and that family has lived at this location for many years and <br /> through many generations. She also asked that the Board remember to keep the historical <br /> significance of the land. <br /> The Chairman then entertained a motion to continue the Public Hearing. <br /> MOTION: Dennis Balzarini made a Motion to continue the Public Hearing in this <br /> matter to October 15, 2008 at 7:45 p.m.; which Motion was duly seconded by Thomas <br /> O'Hara and so voted unanimously. <br /> (Associate Member,Mary Waygan, returned to the Conference Room at this point <br /> (8:50 p.m.) <br /> Special Permit <br /> New Boston SP LLC—Southport Planned Retirement Community <br /> Tree Clearing Approval at Atlantic Court/Building 66/Rain Garden <br /> The Chairman called this matter to order and recognized Ron Bonvie who reported <br /> that he has completed research regarding the possibilities of a sidewalk along Route 151. <br /> He made reference to Phase I of Phase III and the drainage design of the rain garden <br /> which would require the removal of several trees. A redesign was discussed of basins in <br /> the ground without using the rain garden process in order to determine how many trees <br /> could be saved, approximately 15 to 20 trees and which plans have been submitted to the <br /> 9 <br />