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April 11, 2018 Adjourned Session of the 2018 Annual Town Meeting, cont...
<br /> 3. Alteration of an existing Building or of a Structure that would involve the removal and
<br /> replacement of the Building or Structure's siding, windows, and trim with materials not
<br /> matching or not substantially similar in dimensions, texture,proportion, design, thickness,
<br /> scale, and exposure only if the Alteration would be visible from a public way;
<br /> 4. Construction of a Building or Structure that would require excavation to modem the existing
<br /> topography, or erection of retaining walls of more than 4 feet of vertical exposure; and
<br /> S. the removal of any Protected Tree in conjunction with Construction or Alteration of a Building
<br /> or of a Structure unless either documented by a licensed arborist to be necessary because of
<br /> imminent demise or hazard, or evident to the untrained eye to be irreparably damaged.
<br /> B. The following shall be exempt from review under this Chapter:
<br /> 1. Any Building, Structure, Setting or activity exempt from review pursuant to Chapter 78.5.C.
<br /> 2. Skylights and solar panels installed parallel to, and in close contact with, the plane of the roof.-
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<br /> oof3. Handicapped-accessible ramps; and
<br /> 4. Plant material replaced in kind or similar in type or function.
<br /> C. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter or Chapter 78 no Building or Structure, within the
<br /> Turning Mill NCD shall be Constructed, Demolished or Altered in any way unless the Commission has
<br /> issued a Certificate of Compatibility, a Certificate ofNon-Applicability, or a Certificate ofHardship in
<br /> accordance with Chapter 78 and this Chapter.
<br /> D. Review Guidelines:
<br /> The Commission shall apply the criteria in Chapter 78-6 and the following guidelines in reviewing applications
<br /> pursuant to this Chapter and Chapter 78. The Commission may, in its discretion,permit variances from these
<br /> Guidelines where necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or any
<br /> other applicable Federal or State law, or where the Commission determines that such variances do not
<br /> substantially detract from the purposes of this Chapter.
<br /> 1. Landscaping:All landscaping Alterations in conjunction with new Construction, home additions and
<br /> complete home Demolition and replacement and visible from a public way are reviewable by the
<br /> Commission in accordance with the following:
<br /> a) Applicants shall submit a before and after landscaping plan to the Commission before the
<br /> commencement of any excavation, re-grading, Construction or tree removal. For additions, the
<br /> required plan scope should include the limited area of development. For reconstruction, a full
<br /> landscape plan of the lot is required.
<br /> b) Privacy Screening is encouraged. Informal, naturalistic plantings to enhance privacy and the
<br /> retention of mature, healthy landscape materials are preferred. Formal hedges, straight line
<br /> hedges, regular spacing of shrubs, and defining boundaries with hedges should be avoided. A
<br /> heavily wooded front yard is not required, but modest front yard screening is preferred to
<br /> preserve the woodland character. Installation of lawns should be in addition to, but not instead
<br /> of, trees and shrubs.
<br /> c) Plants native to or adaptive in the woodland zone are preferred, including eastern hardwoods
<br /> (oak, hickory, beech, red maple, birch) and pines. Hearty and drought tolerant plants and
<br /> broadleaf evergreen shrubs (laurel, rhododendron) are preferred for understory plantings with
<br /> shade and drought tolerant fescues for lawn areas. Invasive species (such as Norway Maple)
<br /> and species under threat of disease (such as hemlock)should not be used.
<br /> 2. Tree Removal:Protected Trees within the Setback Area are governed by Chapter 120 and shall not be
<br /> subject to Commission review. Where removal of a Protected Tree is proposed outside of the Setback
<br /> Area, the Commission may require its replacement with a tree measuring at least three inches in
<br /> diameter at breast height("DBH) as defined in Chapter 120. Additionally, if a Protected Tree is
<br /> removed during the 12 months preceding an application to the Commission, a tree removal and
<br /> mitigation proposal regarding the Protected Trees previously already removed must submitted to the
<br /> Commission.
<br /> 3. Exterior siding: The Commission will consider the use of original materials to replace existing siding
<br /> appropriate. In addition, the Commission may also approve the use of modern alternatives such as
<br /> cement shingles and other materials with contemporary design principles.
<br /> 4. Windows: Windows should be replaced with windows of a similar style, shape, and external appearance
<br /> as existing windows. However, changes to the overall appearance of windows and surrounding
<br /> architectural features of Buildings and Structures in which they are located may be accepted where
<br /> such changes are otherwise consistent with the purposes of this Chapter.
<br /> S. Panel and trim details: When replacing damaged plywood,flat, exterior grade plywood or flat,painted
<br /> PVC panel material are permitted. Use of materials such as zinc, copper, or aluminum to achieve
<br /> modern or contemporary design appearance is also acceptable.
<br /> 6. Garage and storm doors: Wooden or paintable doors with a flat profile are preferred. Paneled or
<br /> embossed or vinyl doors should not be used.
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