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Page 8 Minutes for the Meeting of June 11, 2008 said they were not exact. Mr. Zurlo said the terracing of the stone walls was a better way to integrate the proposed house into the site. He felt if the wall followed the natural contours, a plateau would be created and result in a more useful backyard. Mr. Hornig said the property plans did not show easements. These would be required at the definitive stage as well as the draft of the text of the covenants. The retaining wall appeared eight feet tall. Mr. Russell said they were approximately six feet and when extending it they would try to match up with the existing stonewall. Mr. Hornig asked about the history of the house, as the assessors said it was built in the 1700’s. Mr. Genova said it was built in the 1880’s. Mr. Hornig was concerned about the large oak tree between the houses because the utilities go through the drip line. He told them to adjust the utility layout and put a limit of work construction fence around the tree to protect it from damage during construction. More native plantings would be desirable. Mr. Hornig asked about the GFA of the new dwelling. Mr. Russell said they would use the neighborhood profile to establish a size. Mr. Hornig said that policy was under the old bylaw. Under the new site sensitive development, they want to know the size of the house and massing to see if it is appropriate for the development. Mr. Galaitsis said until the Board adopts the new guidelines, the Board should keep the old one in mind. Mr. Hornig said one condition will probably be a GFA limit for both homes combined; any changes to the existing home would have to be included in that figure. Mr. Galaitsis said all the trees look the same size on the plan; the larger trees shown should be represented by larger circles than the smaller trees to differentiate them from one another. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the preliminary plan subject to the comments of the Planning Board. ***********************PLANNING BOARD ORGANIZATION, SCHEDULE***************** Associate Planning Board Member: The Planning Board received six letters of interest for the Associate Planning Board Member position and appreciated these individuals who put themselves forward. After careful review and consideration it was decided that the two candidates that the Board would interview on June 25 would be Chris Kluchman and Ginna Johnson. All the applicants who submitted letters of interest and resumes would be sent letters, and the two applicants selected will be contacted to arrange the interviews. Community Forum: Mr. Hornig reviewed the outline he would be presenting on June 18 at the public forum. Mr. Hornig’s presentation will include the following: ?? Introductions;