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Planning Board approves demolition of five buildings at 337–343 Mountain View Road
Summary
The Planning Board granted demolition plan approval for 337–343 Mountain View Road after hearing from the applicant's construction project manager that the owners intend to remove five dilapidated buildings and are not proposing new construction; the building inspector will issue final demolition permits and the board noted no historic designation or wetlands impacts were identified.
The Town Planning Board on May 28 approved a demolition plan for 337–343 Mountain View Road, authorizing the removal of five dilapidated buildings with no current proposal to redevelop the site.
William Dunwy, who identified himself as construction project manager at the Art of Building, said his clients purchased the parcel adjoining 359 Mountain View Road and want to demolish the existing structures because they are in disrepair. "They have no intention of building anything on the property currently. They just want to remove essentially a liability to them," Dunwy said.
Board members and staff discussed environmental and permit questions. The planner and the chair noted the parcel does not appear to contain wetlands that would be affected by the demolition; the building inspector will verify site details during the permit review. A board member asked whether the buildings contain asbestos-containing shingles; Dunwy said he believed there were none but that he would check and provide samples if required.
The board treated the demolition as a type II action under town rules and moved to adopt the resolution approving demolition; the record shows the motion carried and the board stressed the building inspector will issue final permits and oversight. One person present voiced opposition on the record during the vote call, but the board proceeded to finalize approval.
Next steps: the applicant must obtain final demolition permits from the building inspector and comply with any inspection or remediation requirements the building inspector identifies.
