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ADR debates hillside pool and large retaining walls at 40 Upper Road

Architectural Design Review (ADR) Committee · June 3, 2024
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Summary

At 40 Upper Road the owner proposed a 40-by-15-foot infinity pool, accompanying decks and retaining walls; ADR members raised concerns about tree impacts, steep slopes and story-pole inaccuracies and suggested moving the pool uphill or pursuing a lot-line adjustment.

The ADR Committee reviewed a design- and variance-permit request for 40 Upper Road on May 21. Town staff described a proposal that includes a 40-by-15-foot infinity pool, wooden decks, a pool-equipment enclosure, patios and stairs, and retaining walls up to 6 feet 6 inches in the side-yard setback; the applicant’s drawings show a higher wall in places, and the landscape architect later confirmed a 9-foot-9-inch wall at the highest…

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