March 19, 2026, Regular Meeting

Act. Mr. Baree said that the property is constrained by the steep slope, reductions in lot area due to its shape (narrowness/width), and the property's topography. © Chairperson asked for specifics regarding the proposed 20 feet high retaining wall. Mr. Baree said that it is on the backside of the property with an engineering basis that he could not testify to, but the slope of the property is such that the retaining wall is considered the “backstop for the buildable area.” © Chairperson asked for information pertaining to the potential purchase of the properties on either side of the application site. Mr. Hehl said that attempts were made. However, the amount was just not feasible/marketable. ¢ L. Cohen asked Mr. S. Hehl about the Green Acres letter and if the Town was asked if the purchase of this land was available. Chairperson and Mr. Hehl said that the process is a lengthy one with the end result being possibly not in favor of any party at all. In response to this, C. Dochney (Consultant Planner) responded saying that Green Acres it is a twenty (20) fold process for Open Space and that the process is timely (emphasizing that the process could take years). PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS e J. Hess asked, referencing the retaining wall being at one point 20 feet high, asking if there is a possibility of making it smaller. Mr. Baree said that he could not answer. PUBLIC QUESTIONS ¢ Kevin Malanga (53 Ridge Road) asked if the property is deficient in width. Mr. Baree said yes. Mr. Malanga asked if, at the time of purchase, the applicant knew the particulars about the property. Mr. Baree said that he did not know the answer to this question. Chairperson Neuer followed up, asking whether his client knew of any zoning change. Mr. Baree said that he did not know the particulars. PRESENTATION e Mr. John (Giovanni) Manilio, PE entered the record, was sworn under oath, and confirmed of no change in licenses/credentials. ¢ Mr. Manilio referenced Grading & Utility Plan and Construction Details (Revison Date — 11/4/2025) with walls along the driveway reaching the height of 20 feet, getting larger along the line. BOARD QUESTIONS eM. Sussman asked what the lot depth is. Mr. Manilio answered that it’s 180 ft. He then followed up by asking for confirmation that the change in elevation is 70ft. Mr. Manilio said yes. Mr. Sussman asked if that is unsual. Mr. Manilio said

Mr. Manilio answered that it’s 180 ft. He then followed up by asking for confirmation that the change in elevation is 70ft. Mr. Manilio said yes. Mr. Sussman asked if that is unsual. Mr. Manilio said yes and no because this is not a typical application site. Mr. Sussman asked for confirmation of the application site’s address. Mr. Manilio said 101 Winding Way and that the Tax Assessor’s Office was not able to give this property the address of “1 Undercliff Terrace” because there was already one with that address name. ¢ Chairperson Neuer asked if there was any analysis on the grading. Mr. Manilio said that there was a cut analysis with no results and there was no dirt coming in. Chairperson asked if Mr. Manilio was knowledgeable about the grade differential with the steep slope ordinance. Mr. Manilio said that this property would be unbuildable without variances and that review. © It was at this time Exhibit Al Letter to Mr. Hehl about the adjacent property was entered into the record. This letter stated that John & Alecia Marcantonio who