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BOA Meeting August 13, 2015 2 Because of the concerns of the ground waters the applicant went back to the Conservation Commission to request a sump pump. This was reviewed by the Town Engineer and then approved by the Conservation Commission. The applicant still needs a special permit to allow the duplex. A Board member asked what was the existing and the proposed square footage of the units be. The existing square footage is between 1,800 and 1,900 square feet and the proposed square footage will be slightly over 2,000 each unit. The Board member asked if there was a sump pump for each basement. (Yes, was approved by Town Engineer and will go into a drywell.) A Board member had a concern with the size of the structure and asked to re-clarify what the exact total square footage will be. Did not have exact number. The Board member asked how far the dwelling from the street is.From the lot line to the front stairs will be 21 ft., it is currently 16 feet from the front. It is less non- conforming and will be covered under the special permit When you brought the building in to confirm to be within code did you reduce the square footage to each unit? Yes, went from 65 ft. to 64 ft. width, square footage of each unit is reduced somewhat A Board member asked if the proposed building was condos. Yes, it is 1 building with 2 units and a common wall between. The Chairwoman confirmed the garages are still under, with additional parking space in the 6% sloped driveway. Yes There were no questions from the audience. Jerry Paul of 43 Highland Avenue and a member of the Tree Committee had a concern with a very large healthy shade tree on the left side of the property being taken down or damaged. If possible the applicant would like to save the tree, they had talked with the tree warden regarding the tree. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to save since the tree roots will affect the drainage system. They will be required to plant new trees on the property. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to the petition. The Chairwoman closed the hearing. On a motion by Leo P. McSweeney and seconded by Edward D. McCarthy, the Board voted 3-2 (with Jeanne K. Krieger and David D. Williams in opposition) to grant the Special Permit from sections 135-8.4.2 and 135-9.4 to allow reconstruction of a The petition was denied. nonconforming two-family dwelling.