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APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 25, 2008 PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING - Member Behnken moved to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2008 Planning and Zoning Meeting.  The meeting was seconded by Member Tucker and passed unanimously.

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LOT DIVISION REQUEST - This item was moved to the end of the agenda.

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14 PLEW TREE REMOVAL REQUEST - The homeowner of 14 Plew Avenue briefed the Board that her insurance company is threatening to cancel her policy because they want this tree removed.  The tree is approximately 18 inches from the structure and the homeowner fears that the tree will fall and destroy the foundation.  Manager Burns stated that a certified arborist with Valleycrest inspected the tree and stated that it is healthy and quite old so Manager Burns could not permit its removal.  Member Behnken moved to allow the resident on Plew to cut down the tree because he believes it could push up the house or endanger the house and since there are other trees in the yard.  Member Tucker seconded the motion.  There was some discussion about possible underground utilities, etc.  The vote was 3-1 with Chairman Gable voting nay.

LOT DIVISION REQUEST - Town Manager Burns reported that the homeowner at 25 Shalimar Drive would like to split her lot.  The board reviewed the Code book and found that all of the minimum requirements could be met - there’s no reason to disallow the owner to split.  The Board would like to have a meeting with the town attorney to answer their questions before they make a decision.  They agreed that they’d meet again for a special meeting next week on either Monday or Wednesday before the Commission Meeting.