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Mr. Langseth stated that, though he believes the Commission will have to approve a home in the same footprint, he does not feel comfortable agreeing to confirm a wetland delineation at this property. Chairman Hamilton stated that this filing is an example of extreme grandfathering. Mr. Beuttell stated his concerns the wetland line will move once the current dwelling is removed. Mr. Beuttell confirmed that the proposed house will remain in the same footprint as the current dwelling. Ms. Dillon stated that the proposed house is in the same footprint but will require a new foundation. Mr. Wolk asked if there were a way in which the applicants could quantify the amount of water runoff they will be producing that will make its way to the neighboring properties. Mr. Beuttell stated that he believes it will be almost impossible for a satisfactory wetland delineation to be determined. Mr. Beuttell stated that the Commission should think about how the activities will impact the wetland rather than directing the majority of their focus on the delineation line. Mr. Beuttell recommended the applicant consider installing a walkway in the rear of the property. Ms. Dohan recommended a material that could be walked on such as groundcover rather than an impervious walkway. The Commission and applicant discussed the zoning setbacks and the possibility of the applicant requesting a variance or special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals in order to move the proposed dwelling away from the wetland. Ms. Dohan stated that she would feel comfortable if the applicant asked zoning for a variance or approving the grandfathered footprint. Mr. Langseth stated that the applicant should reconsider the proposed foundation stones underneath the driveway. Mr. Langseth asked for filter fabric and double washed stone underneath the driveway. Chairman Hamilton asked if the square footage of the proposed dwelling is the same as the existing square footage. Ms. Dillon stated that the both existing and proposed houses are about 1,400 square feet. Mr. Steve Huntington, an abutter, stated that he agreed with the end of the wetland delineation on the edge of the property line. Ms. Mullins asked if the crawlspace would be lower than the existing slab.