October 17, 2013

Mark Brown approached the podium and stated that he lived at 27 Devon Drive. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Rosenberg if it was explained to him that he needed to install the ramp before he opened the group home; he replied no. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Rosenberg if he installed the ramp prior to secking the variance; he replied yes. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Rosenberg if the ramp is above ground; he replied yes. Mr, Brown asked Mr. Rosenberg if the ramp is substantially above ground; he replied no. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Rosenberg if the ramp is 3’ above ground and 20’ long; he replied no. Mr. Brown asked Mr. Rosenberg if he thought the ramp was unsightly; he replied no. Demi Turner approached the podium and stated that he lived at 8 Mountain Way South. Mr. Turner asked Mr. Rosenberg if he is the owner of the home; he replied yes. Mr. Turner asked Mr. Rosenberg if he has opened a group home before; he replied yes. Mr. Rosenberg said that this is his business. Mr. Turner asked Mr. Rosenberg if he has the proper certifications to run these facilities; Mr. Rosenberg replied yes and stated that he did not proceed until the State approved this site. Mr. Turner asked Mr. Rosenberg if he did his due diligence; Mr. Rosenberg said that he did his best. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Rosenberg who built the ramp; Mr. Rosenberg said he had a contractor build the ramp. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Rosenberg if the contractor advised him that he needed a permit; he replied no. Mr. Turner asked Mr. Rosenberg how he resolved the issue when he found out that he needed a permit to build the ramp; Mr. Rosenberg said that he went to Town Hall to apply for the permits and was advised, at that time, that a variance was needed. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Rosenberg if he is a paid employee of the company; Mr. Rosenberg replied no and said that he owns the company. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Rosenberg if he verified that the contractor he hired to build the ramp was licensed; Mr. Rosenberg replied no and said that it was an error. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Rosenberg if the other group home he owns has two egresses; he replied yes but said that they are not wheelchair residents. 12