Where it stands as of Mon, Aug 17
The Planning Board voted to recommend a temporary certificate of occupancy for the building addition on the condition that Fay School submit a tree and native planting mitigation plan within 90 days.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Board | Recommend issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy for Fay School at 25 Middle Road with conditions requiring a landscape and tree mitigation plan within 90 days Fay School 25 Middle Road addition | Passed3-0 | 52:52 |
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Fay School building addition as-builts and temporary occupancy (25 Middle Road)
Representatives for Fay School presented as-built drawings and requested a recommendation for a temporary certificate of occupancy for an addition at 25 Middle Road. The discussion addressed discrepancies between the approved plans and construction, including three trees removed for a drainage line, reduced site lighting, and non-native landscape substitutions. The board approved recommending temporary occupancy provided the school submits a tree and native planting mitigation plan within 90 days.
- The project involves a roughly 9,200-square-foot building addition that recently completed construction.
- Three mature trees were removed to install a 36-inch drainage pipe, and only two of three required eastern redbud trees were planted.
- Contractors inadvertently installed non-native species from an outdated plan, and full replacement would cost an estimated $25,000 to $30,000.
- Site lighting was reduced by omitting three light poles and two wall sconces to control light spill and project costs.
- Peer review by Foth and O'Neill and certifications from Nitsch Engineering will be finalized to confirm drainage system function.
Outcome: The board voted 3-0 to recommend issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy subject to a 90-day mitigation plan for trees and native plantings.