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Minutes · Mar 5, 2014

March 5, 2014

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included the addition of more green space. The impervious coverage would be lowered fo under sixty-seven percent (67%). The van area was moved to the east side for handicap parking with a walkway; the garbage dumpster was relocated to the rear of the property. The plan included minor stairs and curbing to the service area to the rear of the building. The design on the east side of the building indicated open glass and entrance doors for potential tenants. Additionally there currently existed pointed curbing on the southwest side of property; the new plan would soften the area and re-carve the curbing. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Poskanzer to address the issues cited on page four (4) of Mr. Grygiel’s report. Mr. Poskanzer said that the biggest improvement would be refurbishing and re-skinning the building in new materials. The derelict property maintenance issues would be repaired, redone and upgraded. Mr. Heller asked if an interior floor plan would be presented. Mr. Poskanzer said there was not a detailed floor pian, but one was indicated on the upper right portion of Exhibit A-1; he said the presentation only indicated the 2,000 sq. ft. Dunkin Donut space and the 8,000 sq. ft. for potential retail tenants. Council President McCartney asked about the retaining wall; the hours of operation for the Dunkin Donuts since it was approved for 24-hour operation, and if the Fire Lane would be marked. Mr. Poskanzer said the retaining wall behind the dumpster was derelict and would be repaired; that while Dunkin Donuts was approved to be open 24-hours, he believed the tenant planned to close at 10:00 PM; the Fire Lane would be marked as per code requirement. Dr. Bagoff asked what type of roof would be installed. Mr. Poskanzer said an entirely new two to five-ply flat rubber roof in a light color would be installed. Mr. Poskanzer showed the Board samples of the building materials and colors. He indicated the building would be in white and blue metal panels with small amount of orange accent for the Dunkin Donut including their signage. Dr. Bagoff inquired if there would be any video surveillance in the back of the building. Mr. Poskanzer said that had not yet been determined. Mr. Russoniello said that it would be a good idea and opined that the retailers would probably want it installed. Dr. Bagoff asked about the wooded area in the rear of the property. Mr.

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en determined. Mr. Russoniello said that it would be a good idea and opined that the retailers would probably want it installed. Dr. Bagoff asked about the wooded area in the rear of the property. Mr. Poskanzer said the area would be cleaned up; but a detailed landscaping plan had not been completed. Dr. Bagoff asked what type of signage was planned; would there be a monument sign. Mr. Russoniello said there was currently a freestanding sign on the property; if it was to be modified the Applicant would come back before the Board. Dr. Bagoff said that in light of all the recent snow, had snow build-up been considered during the plan for roof design. Mr. Poskanzer said that snow had been taken in to consideration when he designed the roof. Chairman Heller asked Mr. Poskanzer to detail the color scheme of the building exterior; he voiced concern that if Dunkin Donuts was not a tenant, the orange accent color might be an issue. Mr. Poskanzer said the amount of orange was a small accent feature to compliment the white and blue panels; he said he felt comfortable keeping it as part of the permanent color scheme, even if Dunkin Donuts were not a tenant. Mr. Heller requested an interior floor plan be submitted for the Dunkin Donuts store; he suggested a preliminary or schematic plan be submitted as a condition of approval. Mr. Weston said he agreed with Chairman Heller, he would like to see the interior floor plan and it should be a condition of approval. Regarding the exterior color scheme, he said the design did not look like a typical Dunkin Donuts. Mr. Poskanzer said there were no real rules for Dunkin Donuts design, there were many design variations and that other than signage, there would be no branding outside. Mr. Weston said he was concerned that painted metal railings NAPLANNING.BRD\WPWINUTES\2014\3-5-14 Minutes.doc 3

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