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Turning Mill Neighborhood Conservation District (TMNCD) COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
July 17, 2025
Call to Order: A public meeting of the Turning Mill Neighborhood Conservation District
Commission was held virtually via Zoom meeting. The meeting convened at 4:00 PM.
TMNCD Commission Members in Attendance:
Diane Pursley, Tina McBride, Glenn Bartolini, Eric Peterson, Michael Schanbacher, Marilyn
Fenollosa
AGENDA ITEM #1
Public hearing on the proposed pergola construction at 52 Turning Mill Road
APPLICANT (S) PRESENT:
JJ Cho
ABUTTER(S) PRESENT:
Rohini and Ravi Sakhuja
SUMMARY: The applicant presented drawings for the two-car detached pergola. The applicant
is not permitted to construct a full permanent garage structure because of the proximity to the
surrounding wetlands. The pergola will serve the purpose of protecting the applicant’s cars while
not disturbing the wetlands in terms of run-off and groundwater displacement.
The structure will be visible from the street although there is also significant natural
screening.
Conservation Commission has approved the plans presented
Structure will be painted brown and the roof covering will be secured to the structure and
porous to allow rain through and eliminate run-off.
TMNCD COMMENTS:
Discussion centered on the material used for the roof covering. Multiple commissioners
expressed concern about the use of vinyl on the roof. Vinyl violates the NCD guidelines
to use natural materials whenever possible. In this case, bamboo or rattan are natural
materials that could be used with the same effect and functionality.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rohini and Ravi Sakhuja expressed concern that since the footings of the structure are
only four feet into the ground, there is a danger of it blowing away. They also questioned
the method of securing the roof covering to the structure.
RECOMMENDATION/NEXT STEPS:
The applicant agreed to use natural materials for the roof covering of the pergola. All
other aspects of the proposed design were agreeable.
The applicant agreed to consult with Rohini and Ravi (the abutters/next door neighbors)
regarding the securing of the roof covering method to ease their concern.
MOTION (by Eric Peterson): To accept the project plans as presented as compatible with the
NCD guidelines contingent upon the use of natural materials for the roof covering in lieu of
vinyl.
Seconded by Tina McBride
5-0 favor of motion.
Motion to adjourn made by Ms. McBride. Seconded by Mr. Peterson
5-0 favor to adjourn Ms. Pursley, Mr. Schanbacher, Mr. Peterson, Ms. McBride, Mr. Bartolini
Adjourn at 4:50pm.