January 16, 2014

could be 77,000 square feet according to the code and would not require a variance. Mr. Steck also stated that he would have to put sprinklers in the main house if the proposed structure were attached. Mr. Steck stated that this property is the largest privately owned property in Llewellyn Park and that the Edison property is the only other privately owned property in the Park. He said that the proposed structure is over 80 feet from the closest property line when it only has to be five feet according to the code, Mr. Steck said that if the structure was attached to the main house, then it would be more visible to people on Mountain Avenue. He said that the structure will be approximately 200 feet from the closest dwelling. Mr. Steck then detailed the negative and positive criteria stating that it is a unique property and the benefits outweigh the detriments. Chairwoman Gabry called for a recess at 9:33 pm. Chairwoman Gabry resumed the meeting at 9:45 pm. Mr. Steck resumed his testimony and stated that there are only three recognized historic sites in Llewellyn Park and specified which properties they were. He said that this property is not designated locally as a historic site. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the Board had any questions for Mr. Steck. Mr. Sussman referred to #13 on page six of his report and asked Mr. Steck to clarify that diagram. Mr. Steck said that if the proposed structure was attached to the main building it could be 35° tall and 70,000 square feet from a zoning point of view. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Steck how many square feet Glenmont is; he replied that he did not know. There were no further questions for Mr. Steck from the Board of the Professionals, Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Steck. Mr. Rainone approached the podium and asked Mr. Steck if he toured Llewellyn Park; he replied yes. Mr. Rainone asked Mr. Steck if he would compare the proposed accessory structure to any other accessory structure in the Park; he replied that the Edison property has one comparable to it. Mr. Rainone asked Mr, Steck if his testimony was that the proposed structure is not a dwelling; he replied yes. Mr. Rainone asked Mr. Steck if this structure has a place that someone could live in; he replied that it is not designed for that. Mr. Rainone asked Mr. Steck if there is a place in the

replied yes. Mr. Rainone asked Mr. Steck if this structure has a place that someone could live in; he replied that it is not designed for that. Mr. Rainone asked Mr. Steck if there is a place in the structure that you could put a bed; he replied yes.