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Planning Board grants routine extensions; discusses site‑plan violation and replanting requirement for R&L Properties
Summary
The board granted a 30‑day extension for the Point East condominiums, reviewed the status of 35 Willowfield Road (site plan withdrawn; subdivision remains active), and discussed a site‑plan violation at R&L Properties that prompted a stop‑work order and will require a new planting plan and performance guarantee before work resumes.
Under other business the board considered several procedural items. Parker of Ader Engineering asked for and received a 30‑day extension to address completeness comments for the Point East condominiums; the board granted the extension with one abstention.
Planning staff reported on 35 Willowfield Road: the site‑plan approval was not extended and was considered withdrawn, consistent with the ordinance, while the subdivision application remains active because the ordinance does not currently define a time frame between receipt and completeness; staff said a proposed ordinance change to set a time frame will appear on the November ballot.
Staff also reported a letter from R&L Properties apologizing for removal of a buffer and noted the code office had placed a stop‑work order on the project because the approved site plan was altered without board approval. Staff told the board that replanting a buffer and a new planting plan will be required before the code office will lift the stop‑work order; the board discussed the potential for a performance guarantee and the timing for planting and inspections.
What’s next: R&L Properties must submit a revised planting plan and may be required to provide a performance guarantee and planting schedule before the board will allow further work; staff will process the Point East extension and return remaining items to forthcoming meetings.
