Top Hill Road sidewalk waiver

The owner-builder described severe topography, drainage ditches, and no sidewalks for a mile or more, said the $3,250 fee is a heavy burden for a self-financed build, and asked for the waiver or a payment plan until certificate of occupancy.

The self-funded builder argued steep slopes, wooded terrain, and the absence of any sidewalks on Top Hill Road make construction impractical, and the $3,250 fee would divert money from his affordable housing project.