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Page 4 Minutes for the Meeting of March 26, 2008 can arbitrarily require the owner of a buildable lot to reserve it for open space. The advantage to Town and abutters is a smaller house, kept away from the property line. The houses on Columbus Street were evidently built by variance and are a source of disgruntlement. Mr. Hornig said that the Planning Board does not do variances, so cannot comment on what happened there. Mr. David Horton sent a letter of support. Mr. Zurlo questioned the ambiguity of elevations relative to grades at the rear and front of the house and requested three dimensional perspectives to clarify the intent and the visual impact on abutters. Mr. Russell asked what he should have for the next meeting. Mr. Hornig said the size of house in feet and stories, as well as the GFA. Mr. Galaitsis reiterated that he would like to see cross sections and that he wouldn’t support a building with an appearance of three stories on any side. Mr. Hornig wants members to give guidance as to what is acceptable at the definitive stage. Ms. Manz said the GFA is at 150% median; it would be helpful if they stayed within those limits. Mr. Canale said a 10,000 square foot total it is fine - 5,000 square feet per unit per lot. If it is over, he wants to see a rationale. Mr. Zurlo said it is important to have three perspectives from various angles, which he will convey to planning staff, in order to understand the strategy and move forward to the next stage. Mr. Russell they would not exceed the 5,000 GFA size on new site, but in his memory a maximum GFA had never been applied to an existing house. Mr. Russell said it is in everyone favor to grant an extension of time, and based on his ability to have the additional material ready in three weeks for the meeting on April 23, 2008, he requested an extension. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0 to grant an extension of time to May 1, 2008. Materials are to be in to the Planning Office by April 16, 2008 for consideration on April 23, 2008. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wendy Manz, Clerk