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Applicant seeks steep‑slope, wetland and tree permits for Summer River Road house; board flags variances and requests building‑inspector memo
Summary
A homeowner’s proposal for a single‑family house and pool on a double lot would disturb steep slopes and require tree removals; the planning board asked staff to confirm which variances remain necessary and requested clearer disturbance and tree‑replacement figures before recommending approvals.
Linda Turelli, the applicant, and her project representative described a proposed single‑family home on a double lot at 1440 Summer River Road and a pool that will require relief from yard/location rules and steep‑slope approvals.
The applicant acknowledged that three variances were likely to be needed: one for the pool’s side‑yard location and two other items tied to how the building height and story count are measured against average grade. The board asked staff to confirm which variances the building inspector still considers necessary; Deputy Commissioner Schmidt said planning staff would request a formal follow‑up memorandum from the building inspector’s office.
The project team presented estimated disturbance figures by slope category and said the plan would remove up to 49 trees with replacement plantings. Staff and board members noted discrepancies in the record between tree counts and replacement figures and asked the team to clarify the final number and planting locations. The applicant committed to revising the landscaping plan and said she would visit the property with staff before the next session.
Board members also asked for documentation the applicant said she had obtained from DOT for driveway and culvert improvements and encouraged the applicant to confirm stormwater designs. The applicant said the proposed detention system was designed for a 25‑year storm and was open to making engineering adjustments if necessary.
The board did not vote on permits at the work session; staff will follow up with the building inspector’s memo on variance requirements and the applicant will provide revised plans with clarified tree replacement, stormwater, and access details.
