November 8, 2012

identification. Ms. Burke stated that there will be four (4) 25’ high light poles in the parking area and detailed where the poles will be placed. Mr. Buechler asked Ms. Burke if the pharmacy and the drive thru would be opened 24/7; she replied yes. Mr. Buechler asked Ms. Burke if that was all of the lights that they were installing in the parking area; Ms. Burke stated that there will be lights mounted on the building besides the poles. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Buechler is concerned if there is enough light for safety reasons, not whether there is too much light. Mr. Buechler asked Ms. Burke if there is anything to shield the light from the neighbors. Chairman Neuer stated that there is nothing on the plans to show that there is spillage. Ms. Burke stated that all the light poles are located on Prospect Avenue and not on Woodhull Avenue. Mr. Williams stated that they will review this with Mr. Keller and address it. Mr. Keller stated that he thinks there is too much light from certain portions of the lot. Chairman Neuer stated that he is concerned about the pole heights going over 16 ft. Chairman Neuer called for a recess at 9:27 pm. Chairman Neuer resumed the meeting at 9:38 pm. Ms. Gabry asked Ms. Burke to show her where the residential houses on Woodhull Avenue begin; Ms. Burke referred to Exhibit A-2 of the proposed layout plans and pointed to the zone line where the houses are located. Chairman Neuer asked Ms. Burke how far the houses are set back from the site; Ms. Burke referred to Exhibit A-2 of the proposed layout plans and stated that they are set back approximately 85 feet from the site. Chairman Neuer asked how many feet is the retaining wall from the new building; Ms. Burke said approximately 45 feet. Chairman Neuer stated that the houses are approximately 130 ft. from the proposed building. Mr. Grygiel stated that he was concerned about the amount of activity near the residents and asked if they could push the building back farther. Ms. Burke said that she would have to look at his suggestions in the report. Mr. Buechler stated that it would mean moving the building closer to Prospect Avenue rather than Woodhull Avenue. Mr. Steinhart said that they would have to raise the grade and it would be higher than it is now if they were to move it closer to Prospect Avenue, Mr. Grygiel said he has concerns, from a planning point of

nhart said that they would have to raise the grade and it would be higher than it is now if they were to move it closer to Prospect Avenue, Mr. Grygiel said he has concerns, from a planning point of view, that there is no landscape in front of the wall that faces the houses. He said the landscaping plan does not match the site plans; Chairman Neuer requested Mr. Grygiel to address that when applicant testifies to that issue. Chairman Neuer opened the questioning to the professional staff and the Public Advocate. [7]