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Brookside plan raises questions on cisterns, buffers and landscaping; board asks for clearer planting plans
Summary
Brookside’s application drew detailed staff review of cistern design and strong board pushback on landscaping and buffer quality. The board continued the application 30 days and asked for clearer trail/open‑space plans and specimen‑tree sizes before awarding any density bonus.
The Planning Board pressed Brookside’s applicant on technical and landscaping details at the Oct. 21 meeting, requesting clearer plans for cisterns, buffers and open‑space use before advancing density‑bonus or final approvals.
Craig Curtis of Acorn Engineering said the submission addressed most completeness items, including test‑pit logs and HOA documents, but staff asked for additional details on septic…
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