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protection standards ar(4 stricter than the -town bylaw . <br /> When a person asks for a variance from that standard , they are <br /> -taking the risk of-91" of the town and putting it on themselves. <br /> Tony said to tell people to buy 80 , 0O O sq foot lots and then tell <br /> them they have to pave a 20 -foot wide driveway -is not a great <br /> message to send people . We are requiring roadway standards for <br /> driveways . <br /> Chief Baker said it is for public safety , They are attempting to <br /> prevent conflagration . <br /> Charlie Rowley said the discussion has been concentrated on the <br /> 150 feet paved access from the structure . That is only one part <br /> of the problem. Because of wate.,rshed protection districts etc . <br /> impervious surfaces are lirrOted in areas . You have 'to look at <br /> what goes on around a house , What happens around the structure , <br /> not just the distance from a paved surface . <br /> Chief Baker does not disagree the issue goes far beyond this , <br /> into vegetation etc . How far do you regula.te? <br /> Chief Baker asked if the Board had other language in mind? <br /> Tony said no, it is just discussion at this point., He is <br /> concerned we are building roads to peoples houses .. <br /> Richard said he is against any charge less than 16 -feet wide. <br /> Tom suggested getting rid of the word paved , to read 20 ft . <br /> cleared with all weather surface 'that can, support fire apparatUsz . <br /> Chief Baker said all weather surface needs interpretation , in his <br /> mind it means paved. <br /> Pat suggested an addendurn sentence - in case of driveway <br /> servicing a sir­nglie residence , requirement for paving shall not <br /> apply and width can be reduced to 16 feet. <br /> Tom will write that up -for next rneeting and will send a copy to <br /> Chief Baker for review . <br /> What is the definition of all weather surface? Char-lie said you <br /> don 't want it to be mud , sornething you can drive on any time of <br /> year . <br /> Charlie will come up with a suggestion on the surface <br /> description . <br /> PUBLIC HEARING <br /> Applicant : Steven and Susan VariTol <br /> Location -, Red Brook Road, Map 110 , Block 66 <br /> Request : Approval of 3-lot Definitive Plan ., Continued from July <br /> 6 , 1994 . <br /> Pat Coffey stepped down and left the roorn. <br /> Susan and Stephen VanTol were present. <br /> Mr . Van Tol explained the original plan had a "Y" and the Board <br /> 4 <br />