Applicant presents house reconstruction; proposed barn removed after setback concern

A presenter identified in the record as Mr. Jim Curcio (presenting on behalf of Nathan) told the board the applicant proposes to demolish the existing primary and accessory structures and construct a two‑story house with a basement garage. He said all hardwood trees in the front yard would be preserved and that the owner intended to focus on the house now and address an outbuilding later.

The presenter described the site's existing wastewater and water infrastructure: a proprietary septic system installed about two years ago with a certification from the installer indicating good condition; the plan would reuse the existing leach field and run a new line from a new septic tank. The property is served by a well; the presenter said the plan is to tie into the existing well but that the applicant would install a new well at their expense if demand required it. He also said the project team had contacted the health department, the county planning department and the state DOT and addressed their comments.

The CEO (code enforcement officer) had noted during review that a proposed barn or stable adjacent to the lot line would be too close under setback rules. The presenter told the board he would eliminate the stable and barn from the current application and return in the future to address it. He summarized the setback standard mentioned on the record: 100-foot setback for fewer than five animals and 150 feet for more than five animals.