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Minutes · Feb 20, 2014

February 20, 2014

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Mr. Jones referred to Exhibit A-2 and detailed the existing conditions. He said that the only changes being made are on the first floor. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Jones if he inspected the property; he replied yes. Mr. Russonicllo asked Mr. Jones if this is a two-family house; he replied yes. He said that there is a kitchen on the first and second floor and there is only a bedroom on the third floor. Mr. Jones referred to page three of Exhibit A-2 and detailed the proposed renovations to the first floor. Mr. Jones referred to page four of Exhibit A-2 detailing the elevations and the new window design. He said that the windows on the first floor wil! be replaced in order to accommodate the work stations. Mr. Jones said that the windows on the second and third floor will remain the same. He also said that they will install new siding on the exterior of the entire house. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Jones what other upgrades are being proposed. He said that they will be upgrading the electrical, the plumbing and fire safety. Mr. Jones said they will also be reinforcing the walls and floor joists on the first floor. He said that they are proposing to install a non-illuminated metal sign over the handicap ramp with lights over the sign. Mr. Jones detailed the stations being proposed stating that there will be two shampoo stations, an office, an area to mix the hair coloring, a pedicure area, a handicap bathroom and a relaxation area for the staff. Mr. Merklinger asked Mr. Jones if there will be another way to enter and exit the salon besides the one being proposed; he replied no. Mr. Jones said they will only be able to enter and exit from the front. He said that there is only one exit because they are below the number that would require a second exit. Mr. Jones stated that there is a fire escape on the second floor. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Jones if the basement will be utilized for the business; he replied no. Mr. Neuer asked Mr, Jones if there will be eight to ten employees in the salon at one time; he replied no. Mr. Jones stated that the majority of the time there will be six employees in the salon and two employees on the weekend. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Jones if there is a possibility that there could be ten customers in the salon at one time; he replied yes. Mr. Grossman approached the podium and asked Mr. Jones if it would be possible that

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ked Mr. Jones if there is a possibility that there could be ten customers in the salon at one time; he replied yes. Mr. Grossman approached the podium and asked Mr. Jones if it would be possible that they could have six customers in the salon at one time. Mr. Jones said that he testified that there could possibly be ten customers in the salon at one time. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Jones if he thinks that the parking is inadequate for the six stations being proposed; he replied no. 11

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