November 17, 2011

report it to the police, if they hear buses idling or doing something illegal, because the only way to teach is to apply what is applicable under the law. Mr. Steinhart said that this expansion is a good solution and an improvement to an existing situation. He stated that he urges the Board to approve. Mr. Quentzel said that he suggests the school do something about having a place for the cars to park during special events to appease the neighbors. He stated that he is satisfied and approves this application. Ms. Gabry stated that she is also concerned about the parking situation on special event days and the school should make parking arrangements somewhere. She said that this application is an improvement and she much rather see the buses enter on Gregory Avenue. Ms. Gabry said she approves. Mr. Sussman said that he agrees with the other Board members. He stated that the new driveway pattern to improve this situation is admirable. Mr. Sussman stated that he is concerned about the parking problem and the people parking on Ardmore Road and running up to the school. He said that the new circulation plan will improve that and people will use the driveway and not have to do that anymore. Mr. Sussman said that this is a good application and an improvement and he will recommend approving it. Chairman Neuer stated that, as Chair, his role is to bring things together and summarize. He said that he will recommend approval but will recount what he heard and observed. Chairman Neuer stated that this reminded him of the Green Hill application when the streets that people lived on conflicted with opinions. He said that some people on Ardmore were concerned about noise and people on Gregory were concerned about traffic. Chairman Neuer said the Board’s role is to decide on how to accommodate both sets of needs. Chairman Neuer urged the school to remind the students to tell their parents that this is their neighborhood and to respect “the neighborhood”. He advised the school to take proactive steps to make the noise complaints and the idling of buses go away. Chairman Neuer said that Mr. Page’s testimony provided ample reasons to grant the “C” variances. He said that the bio filtration basins that they are installing is a wonderful way to deal with drainage issues and will also help with the drainage in the area. Chairman Neuer stated that He was satisfied with the safety

filtration basins that they are installing is a wonderful way to deal with drainage issues and will also help with the drainage in the area. Chairman Neuer stated that He was satisfied with the safety factors for the signage. He said that the school agreeing to turn off the lights two hours after closing and removing the flood lights is proof that they are trying to be a good neighbor. Chairman Neuer stated that their Forester had a great tree removal and tree maintenance program plan. Chairman Neuer stated that their planner, Peter Steck, knows the law and the concepts of planning and that his report proved more than they had to prove. He stated that the benefits outweigh the detriments. Chairman Neuer also stated that the Board finds this an inherently 12