Thursday, April 9, 2026

Winkler Way building redesign and new site plan

A property owner on Winkler Way asked the Board for guidance on redesigning an already approved 8,000 square foot building to lower construction costs. He also raised concerns about a hard-to-negotiate easement (a legal right to use someone else's land) for a cistern (water storage tank) and a well shared with Dunkin'. A board member said the earlier site plan approval ran out in January 2026 because deadlines were missed, so a new site plan must be submitted. The town planner said the owner must resubmit plans for a full review. The same plan can be used because no zoning changes affect the site, and any building changes can be included then. The chair said the only change would be to the construction of the 8,000 square foot building. A board member reminded the owner that the town's architectural standards apply to any changes. The owner said the cistern and well sit on Dunkin's property and the easement allows access from the road. The town planner said the easement was a condition of the original approval, the owner has deeded access to the well, and the easement needs only a simple sign-off from the Dunkin's property owner.