May 29, 2014

Mr. Meola presented site plans, stating that these are the plans that were submitted to the Board. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Meola what the current revision dates are on the site plans; he replied 11/23/13. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the site plans consisting of ten (10) sheets with a revision date of 11/23/13 marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Meola referred to the site plans and detailed the existing conditions of both lots 4 and 5. He said that they are proposing to put an addition on the south east side of the existing building facing Northfield Avenue. Mr. Meola said that the existing parking lot on lot 4 will be graded and striped for twenty two (22) cars. He said that they are proposing partial parking on lot 5 and the remainder of the lot will remain evergreens. Mr. Mcola detailed the onsite traffic circulation. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Meola if he is a traffic engineer; he replied no. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Meola if one can enter the site from Dogwood Road; he replied no. Mr. Meola said that the only entry is from Northficld Avenue and the exit is from Dogwood Road. Mr. Meola said that the proposed plan reduces the impervious coverage by 638 sq. ft. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Meola if lot 5 has any impervious coverage on it now; he replied no. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Meola how much impervious coverage is being added on to lot 5; he replied 1944 sq. ft. Mr. Meola referred to the grading and utility plan and detailed it. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Meola if the new parking spaces will be graded on an incline; he replied yes, Mr. Meola referred to the lighting plan and detailed what is being proposed. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Meola what the height of the light poles are; he replied 10’. Mr. Meola said that the sconces will be wall mounted on the building at 12’ high and the free standing light poles will be 10” high. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Meola what direction the light will emanate; he said that the light emanates downward. Mr, Neuer said that the light fixture shown on the plan does not Look like it points downward. Mr. Meola said that the upper portion of this light fixture is solid and not glass. Mr. Sullivan said that they will use a fixture that points downward. Mr. Neuer said that the plans do not show the light fixture pointing downward and that neighbors will be concerned about spillage.