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Committee pauses review of 1 Richmond Park demolition/rebuild amid neighbor survey and demolition‑impact questions
Summary
Petitioner seeks to demolish an existing building at 1 Richmond Park and replace it with a new three‑unit dwelling; neighbors raised survey‑line, demolition‑impact and driveway‑proximity concerns and the committee asked for additional coordination.
Commonwealth Investment Properties presented revised site and elevation plans to demolish the existing structure at 1 Richmond Park and construct a new three‑unit dwelling (condominiums). The applicant described increased setbacks and increased landscape/open space (from 0% to 38.4%) and proposed a total of six off‑street parking spaces (one garage stall and one exterior stall per unit).
Neighbors raised a concern that an orange survey stake previously appeared to fall within the neighbor’s yard; the committee discussed whether a certified survey plan should be required before final approval. The applicant agreed to pre‑construction coordination with adjacent property owners, to remove a large tree that overhung the neighbor’s property, and to plant a replacement tree in the northeast corner of the site. The petitioner also agreed to install small front planters and to replace the rear fence; the committee set proposed construction hours and standard demolition controls.
Councilors also asked about demolition controls and dust suppression; the petitioner said asbestos and demolition work will follow applicable regulations and that water suppression and licensed abatement contractors will be used. The applicant estimated construction would take about 9–12 months once permits and demolition schedules are set. The committee voted to receive revised plans, require pre‑construction coordination with adjacent owners, and leave the petition in committee for follow‑up.
