The Chair asked Susan Pottle, Planning Technician, to speak to the application. Ms. Pottle provided the Committee with an overview and the rationale for the recommendation. The Chair asked if the applicant would like to speak to the application. Marianne Zach, property owner, spoke about the proposed accessory building. She advised that she doesn't require the deck. The staircase is required to access the dwelling unit above. The Chair asked if anyone else would like to speak. David Carbert, 64 Mill Street. said his main concern is privacy. He objects to the deck and the windows. Ms. Zach responded that she is willing to remove the deck and the window above the door, however, she wants to keep the windows. The Committee asked staff questions regarding privacy, relocating the building, redesigning the floor plan, and the height of the existing home.
Note: The Committee recessed from 7:02 p.m. to 7:06 p.m.