September 20, 2012

they can provide two handicap parking spaces and make them the two spaces closest to the building. This was agreed to on behalf of the applicant as a condition if approval is granted. Chairman Neuer stated that he did not see the height of the light posts on the plans; Mr. Almukhtar noted where it was on the plans. Chairman Neuer asked if the fixture is going to be placed on top of the pole; Mr. Almukhtar replied yes. Mr. Almukhtar said that the pole is 12’ and the fixture is 2’. He explained that the mounting height is at the level of the lens which is at 12’. Mr. Almukhtar detailed the sign stating that it will require two variances; one for the height and one for the location.Mr. Almukhtar stated that the placement of the sign is required to be 15° from the property line and that they were originally proposing to place it 6” from the property line. He said that they would now like to move it to the middle of the 15’ wide island that is located between parking spot #11 and the property line. Mr. Almukhtar said that, with this change, the sign will now be 7’ from the property line, Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Almukhtar if the sign would interfere with the line of sight; Mr. Almukhtar replied no. Mr. Buechler asked if the sign would be behind or in front of the stop line; Mr. Almukhtar said it will be behind the stop line in the middle of the aisle. Mr. Buechler asked how many feet the sign will be from the property lines; Mr. Almukhtar said that it will be 2’ from the front property line and 7’ from the side property line. Chairman Neuer questioned the brick base of the sign, asking Mr. Almukhtar if it was 4” high. Mr. Almukhtar replied yes but said that they are lowering it. Mr. Vena stated that if the application is approved that they will submit the new sign plan. Chairman Neuer stated that if he does not have testimony that says the new sign placement is safe then he will vote no. Mr. Vena stated that they will keep the sign where it is on the plans now. Mr. Bucchler asked if the sign, at this location, will interfere with the line of sight and Mr. Almukhtar replied no. He said that the sight triangles, for the sign placement at this location, are listed on the plans. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Keller if he concurs with Mr. Almukhtar and asked if he thought that there were any safety issues with the sign placement at this location; Mr. Keller said that he

the plans. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Keller if he concurs with Mr. Almukhtar and asked if he thought that there were any safety issues with the sign placement at this location; Mr. Keller said that he does not believe it will be a safety issue. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Almukhtar what the speed limit on Valley Road; he replied 25 mph. Mr. Bucchler asked Mr. Almukhtar how many feet a car would need to stop if they are going the speed limit; Mr. Almukhtar said he did not know. Chairman Neuer told Mr. Vena that he will need to provide testimony as to why they need the sign because the sign is prohibited. Mr. Almukhtar presented photos. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Almukhtar who took the photos; he replied that he did. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Almukhtar when he approximately took these