October 2, 2019

3 will remain. Not aware of any issues. Off-site ground water. Item #16, handicap ramp – area has no pedestrian activity – will not build a ramp to nowhere. Babcock is not proposed to be extended. #23 – grading plan along western side facing Columbia Street. Maintenance issue – terrace it out. Fencing is proposed all along the perimeter. Existing trees to remain and addition of more trees to create significant screening. #32 – utility plan all lines will be located underground. Allow one utility pole. Current overhead electric. Keeping the lot, these are for sale condominiums. One hundred plus is proposed for the future. First phase of two phase development. Waiver from environmental impact study. 9/1/19 memo, full environmental impact study not warranted. The property was already developed. Planner is supporting waiver. 7/11/19 memo from fire chief, fire lanes, markings and signage. Ladder truck able to traverse, move the fire hydrant. Requested emergency snow removal plan. Board Questions: Councilwoman McCartney states nothing needs to be investigated, just monitored. Chairman Weston – site has been evaluated. Property owner well was installed due to offsite contamination. Fifteen foot light poles, complies with redevelopment plan. Captain Keigher states only access is through Babcock Place. Twenty units, part of larger group, affordable housing component is not in this group. Mr. Klein talked about total parking spaces would be fifty. Each unit has a garage, and then the additional ten. Mr. Johnson asked about the cost of overhead line, excavation, disruption, does not have definitive cost amount. Chain link fence height, perimeter fence is still chain link, front fence. Dry cleaning southwest of the property. Elevated level, Public Advocate, no issues regarding potable water. Next Witness: Paul DeVitto, LLA Stonefield Engineering & Design. Tree Removal Plan, 6/26 tree inventory, 52 trees on site 53% were invasive – trees overtake properties. Preserve 16 trees, removal of 36 trees. Replace 8 major. Small size of site, opted to go with minor trees. Rendering of landscape plan. Stabilize stream. Plantings will grow to a decent size. Along Babcock Place, evergreen shrubs. Discussed with the Town Forester regarding privacy and buffer. 365 day screening for residents. Existing in poor condition. Provide soil stabilization. 9/18 memo from John Linson. Board

rgreen shrubs. Discussed with the Town Forester regarding privacy and buffer. 365 day screening for residents. Existing in poor condition. Provide soil stabilization. 9/18 memo from John Linson. Board Questions: Chairman Weston asked about not following strict ordinance requirement. Are there places off Babcock that would benefit from shade trees? Could offsite trees be contributed in lieu of on site? Add shade trees immediate to the property.