Split on Summerville Street would create two small lots and a paired duplex; neighbor raises sight‑line worry

A subdivision (S2025‑012) to split 944 Summerville Street into two undersized lots (around 5,002 and 5,192 sq. ft.) was presented Sept. 4 by Joseph M. Wickert, LLC on behalf of the Tadaconda family trust. The proposal would remove an existing two‑car garage and add four parking spaces serving a new two‑family side‑by‑side duplex on the new lot; the applicant said utilities are available.

The transcript shows the twin issues discussed most by board members and neighbors were tree preservation and sight‑line/driveway safety. An abutter, Michael Corvo, provided photos showing a blind spot on Summerville Road near the proposed driveway location and expressed concern that vehicles exiting a new driveway could be hard to see for drivers on the street. The applicant noted overhead utility poles and service lines and said modern utility and site work would be coordinated; both applicant and staff said variances for depth and lot area already had been granted by the Zoning Board and no appeal was filed during the 30‑day period.

The applicant said the site team will evaluate mature tree retention where feasible and agreed to propose screening/buffer plantings if removal is necessary. The board closed the public hearing and will take up a decision at the next meeting, requesting the applicant work with staff on proposed tree and headlight‑glare mitigation measures and to show final utility hook‑ups on the plan set.