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<br />Select Board <br />December 8,2025 <br />Minutes <br /> <br />the northwest during significant storm events. The design also addresses accessibility <br />improvements. <br /> <br />The bioretention system would reduce impervious surface area, resulting in a redesigned <br />parking lot with approximately 30 parking spaces. Laurent noted that the highest observed <br />parking demand was 26 vehicles at one time and stated they do not anticipate a negative <br />impact from the reduced parking capacity. Laurent stated that discussions with the <br />Recreation Department indicated that peak usage typically occurs after beach sta? leave, <br />and that parking observations included both weekday and weekend conditions. <br /> <br />Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson asked whether the project could be delayed until the fall and <br />what level of access would remain during construction, particularly how intensive the <br />construction would be. Laurent responded that the summer season should be avoided and <br />that once construction begins, the property would need to be closed due to the scope of <br />work, which involves a full reconstruction of the parking area. Laurent noted that the <br />basketball court and playground would remain unchanged. Laurent indicated that fall <br />construction may be preferable. Pedestrian access could potentially be accommodated <br />through grassy areas, though parking would not be available during construction. <br /> <br />Selectman Weeden expressed concern over the loss of parking spaces, noting that the plan <br />would reduce parking by approximately 14 spaces. He questioned whether the bioretention <br />areas functioned as landscaped islands. Laurent confirmed that two vegetated bioretention <br />islands are proposed and that the reduction in parking results from both the elimination of <br />some pavement and the installation of stormwater treatment features. <br /> <br />Selectman Weeden stated concern that the overall size of the parking lot would be <br />noticeably reduced and questioned how this would be received by the public, while <br />acknowledging the importance of addressing stormwater issues. Laurent noted that it may <br />10 <br /> <br /> <br />