ATTACHMENT 1

INTRODUCTION

This update is provided as a clarification for circumstances and/or recommendations that have changed since the Original Staff Report (Attachment 2) was composed and reviewed by advisory boards, with detailed discussion below. The changes are also noted in the respective sections of the original Staff Report to correspond to discussions in this update. We believe that the applicant is in agreement with each of the recommended changes, except where noted.

Transportation Issues

Old Mason Farm Road Improvements: The applicant has requested that they be allowed to delay the construction of improvements along the north side of Old Mason Farm Road because of proposed utility work by OWASA. The time-frame for the work has not been specified by OWASA. The Transportation Board recommended, in Resolution B, that the applicant provide a payment-in-lieu of construction to allow flexibility. We believe that a surety guarantee is preferable to a payment-in-lieu because it provides assurance that the work will be completed by the applicant. The stipulation below allows the applicant to delay Old Mason Farm Road infrastructure improvements for an additional year, in order to potentially avoid disruption by proposed OWASA utility work, and the Town is provided a guarantee that the work will be completed.

• Surety Guarantee for Old Mason Farm Road Improvements: That the applicant shall provide a surety guarantee for 125% for the estimated value of the required Old Mason Farm Road infrastructure improvements, prior to issuance of the Zoning Compliance Permit, for the sidewalk, curb and gutter, 3-foot wide grass strip and 2-foot widening of pavement, should the applicant choose not to complete these infrastructure improvements prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The improvements shall be completed no later than one year after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

Other Issues

There are a number of minor changes throughout the original staff report, due to changed conditions or new information. These changes are highlighted with the following heading: “The text below has been changed from the original Staff Report.”