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Planning board approves demolition and rebuild at 87 Beechdale with tree‑replacement and engineering conditions
Summary
The Planning Board and AHRB approved demolition and reconstruction of a single‑family home on the existing foundation at 87 Beechdale Road, subject to engineering conditions, a tree‑replacement plan (50% replacement or fee), and lighting compliance with zoning section 341.
The Planning Board and the Architectural and Historic Review Board granted site‑plan and AHRB approvals on May 1 for demolition and reconstruction of a one‑family residence at 87 Beechdale Road on the existing foundation, while requiring a tree‑replacement plan and completion of engineering conditions before building permits are issued.
Architect Brian Hopkins presented the application on behalf of owners Cameron Samad and Ivana Ramley and said the primary outstanding item since the teams’ last hearing was a revised tree‑planting plan. Hopkins said the project will remove six existing trees (a mix of 16–24 inch diameters) because of proximity to the house and replace them with a combination of larger evergreen and shade trees; he listed replacement species including white fir, Alaska cedar, Colorado blue spruce, Douglas fir and pitch pine.
Nut graf: approval was granted subject to the village engineer’s remaining comments and a planting plan that replaces 50% of the aggregate removed tree diameter or pays a fee in lieu; lighting must comply with section 341 of the zoning chapter.
Engineering notes: village engineering staff asked the applicant to verify whether any retaining walls require engineered design and said existing retaining walls are being left in place; any new walls exceeding the code height would require engineering prior to building permit.
Action: the planning board resolution references approved plans dated 02/11/2025 and conditions that include engineering sign‑off and tree replacement; the AHRB resolution also references the 02/11/2025 plan set. Both resolutions were adopted by voice vote.
Quote: Brian Hopkins summarized the change since last month as “the only thing that has changed since last month … is the tree‑planting plan.”
Ending: With the conditions imposed, the owners may proceed to address engineering comments and finalize the replacement‑tree plan before receiving building permits.
