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5 Chairman Hamilton asked if the footprint of the house was closer than the existing footprint. Ms. Obendorf stated that the footprint will be closer to the wetland due to the screened porch. Chairman Hamilton clarified that the owners would be grandfathered into build a house in the existing footprint. Mr. Langseth inquired about the proposed driveway. Ms. Obendorf stated that the driveway will consist of pavers, layered accordingly. Mr. Langseth and Mr. Beuttell noted that the stones used for the infiltration systems including the subsurface infiltration chambers should be specified as washed. Mr. Wolk asked what the building setbacks were measured from. Ms. Obendorf stated that it was measured from the foundation. Mr. Wolk asked that it be measured and presented on the plans as from the eayse. Mr. Wolk asked what the sq. footage is of total impervious area on the proposed property. Ms. Obendorf did not know. Mr. Wolk asked how they plan to accommodate construction activity in the rear of the dwelling given the close proximity of the limit of work line. Ms. Obendorf stated that the construction activity can be done in the rear by hand. Mr. Wolk stated that it seems unrealistic to assume the construction activities and future residents will avoid intruding into the rear of the property. Ms. Ladd and Chairman Hamilton echoed similar feelings. Chairman Hamilton suggested that the deck be removed from the proposed dwelling. Ms. Obendorf will discuss possible alternatives with the applicant. Mr. Langseth suggested rather to resize the proposed dwelling. An abutter located at 4 Blinn, Mr. Steve Huntington stated that he has experienced tear downs in the neighborhood over time. Mr. Huntington explained his concerns about the grading of the proposed property and how that will affect his property. Mr. Huntington additionally expressed concerns about the possibility of failing drainage systems.