May 6, 2026 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

© He hopes his sons will someday live in the homes. Mr. Perez said his father's wish is to have three neighboring "Perez" households together. He testified that he does not intend to sell either property. The homes may be rented temporarily for income, but the long-term goal is family occupancy. Mr. Perez acknowledged that, if approved, both properties would have to comply with all zoning regulations, building codes, and municipal ordinances. o Any new construction would meet setback and other zoning requirements. © Construction would satisfy all building permit requirements. Mr. Perez stated that he is an electrical engineer, giving him familiarity with construction permitting processes. He also confirmed that he understands and intends to comply with: © Tree removal regulations. © The ordinance requiring each apartment to contain at least 1,100 square feet. © ‘Architectural design standards preventing nearby houses from appearing substantially similar. Mr. Perez testified that required on-site parking will be provided. © The final number depends on the bedroom count. The anticipated layout discussed was: © New two-family building: two bedrooms in each unit. o Existing converted house: one three-bedroom unit and one two-bedroom unit. This would result in: © Three two-bedroom units. © One three-bedroom unit. °o Approximately 6 1/2 to 7 required parking spaces, which Mr. Perez believes can be accommodated on site. Mr. Perez confirmed that the rear yard has a 6-foot fence and the side yard has a 4-foot fence. He also testified that a shed exists near the rear property line. ° The shed was already on the property when he purchased it in 2008. Mr. Perez testified that the existing shed on the property is in fair condition. He agreed that, if required as a condition of approval, he would remove or relocate the shed. BOARD QUESTIONS Mayor McCartney asked where vehicles for both two-family homes would park and how cars would access the lots once the new dwelling was constructed. Mr. Perez explained parking for the new building would be located in the front yard, consistent with the proposed 30-foot front setback. Parking for the existing house would be located along the side, where he believed sufficient space existed. Chairman Bagoff asked whether the architect would be able to show the board diagrams to illustrate the proposal. Mr. Perez

would be located along the side, where he believed sufficient space existed. Chairman Bagoff asked whether the architect would be able to show the board diagrams to illustrate the proposal. Mr. Perez responded that he had intentionally not hired an architect yet, preferring to obtain Planning Board approval before investing in detailed architectural plans. PROFESSIONAL COMMENTS