January 10, 2013

Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Lorio what the lot size is for the proposed site; Mr. Lorio said that he did not quite know the size of that lot. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Lorio what the lot size of the CVS store on Eagle Rock Avenue is; Mr. Lorio said approximately 10,000 sq. feet. Mr. Grossman asked if CVS considered putting a 24 hour drive-thru at any of the other CVS locations in town; Mr. Lorio said no they did not. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Lorio if he was aware of the traffic problems at the intersection of Eagle Rock Avenue and Prospect Avenue; Mr. Lorio replied yes. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Lorio if he was aware that it is the worst intersection in Town; Mr. Lorio said that he was not aware of that. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Lorio if he thought that putting this CVS store at this location will increase the traffic conditions; Mr. Lorio said that he thinks that it will decrease the traffic conditions but stated that he is not a traffic expert. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Lorio if he thought that bringing the traffic up to this section of the town would be a service to the community; Mr. Lorio said that he thinks that it offers conveniences to the community. Mr. Lorio stated that the retail square footage will be 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. larger in the new store. Chairman Neuer said that the size of the new store is at least ten times larger than the store on Eagle Rock Avenue; Mr. Lorio said that he was talking about the retail square footage. Chairman Neuer issued a directive that he is subpoenaing the lease for the CVS store on Eagle Rock Avenue and the lease on the new site. He said that the lease will tell you the exact square footage of both stores. Chairman Neuer said they will also need the demographics for the CVS on Eagle Rock Avenue and the CVS on this site, Mr. Buechler stated that he has not heard anything at this meeting tonight that justifies two 24 hr. drive-thru lanes. Chairman Neuer asked if any member of the public had any questions for Mr. Lorio. Marlon Lewis approached the podium and stated that he lived at 10 Woodhull Avenue. He asked Mr. Lorio how they determined that this site would better service the neighborhood as a 24 hour store rather than the CVS on Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Lorio stated that they determined that this site is a better location and has better visibility than the CVS store on Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Lewis asked Mr. Lorio if any

CVS on Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Lorio stated that they determined that this site is a better location and has better visibility than the CVS store on Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Lewis asked Mr. Lorio if any crime studies have been done; Mr. Lorio stated that he is not here to testify to that. Mr. Lewis asked Mr. Lorio if there will be cameras; Mr. Lorio said yes. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Lorio if they will have security guards; Mr. Lorio said that he does not know. Mr. Williams stated that the Town has an ordinance regarding 24 hour operations and they must comply.