August 6, 2014

Councilwoman McCartney voiced concern about the south parking configuration; she asked if there was any sort of walkway or pathway. She was also concerned about the two parking spaces on the western side of the island; could they be designated for employees only. In the area of the far northeast corner, would it be possible to wrap the evergreens to create a greater buffer. Mr. Sparone said the building would be accessed similar to a shopping center parking lot; adding an additional walkway would increase the impervious coverage. Mr. Vena said the two spaces could be for employees only. Mr. Sparone said that more trees could be added. Mr. Russo stated that currently the Application was for a medical office on the first floor and professional offices on the second floor; he inquired would it be feasible that if there were medical offices on the second floor, it would trigger a variance relief for parking. Mr. Russo inquired if it would be better to bank the parking spaces for the current Application should the need arise. Mr. Vena said the Applicant would come back to the Board should there be medical offices on the second floor; he opined the issue was de minimus. The Public has no questions for Mr. Sparone. Joseph J. Staigar, P.E., P.P., Staigar & Peregoy, LLC, was sworn in, stated his credentials, and was accepted by the Board to be an expert in engineering. Mr. Staigar said he had worked on the project with Mr. Sparone. Because the site was located on a County road, Mr. Staigar had met with the County Engineer; the County liked the idea of the two driveways being combined at one location the furthest south and away from the intersection to the north. The new configuration would provide better safety; it would be a vast improvement from the current configuration. The plan would provide better site distance; the driveway entrance landscaping would have low shrubs; there would be clear visibility throughout the entire site; the trees in the center would be limbed deciduous species from ground level to 7-ft. high. He saw no issue with the parking lot configuration and ingress/egress; it was a very simple circular flow. He opined the new plan was a greater improvement over the current conditions; creating a simple free-flow; right-in, right-out; there would be good site visibility at all corners. Traffic count would be an increase of twenty-two (22)

ter improvement over the current conditions; creating a simple free-flow; right-in, right-out; there would be good site visibility at all corners. Traffic count would be an increase of twenty-two (22) additional trips (eleven in; eleven out). The level of service would be “A” in morning, “B” in the afternoon. Mr. Lester asked if there were any more opportunities to create additional handicap parking spaces; Mr. Staigar said additional spaces could be designated; but that would be related to future demand. The proposed plan currently met the requirements. Referring the Exhibit A-2, Council President McCartney said she was still concerned about pedestrians walking from the south side parking island to the building; could a walkway be installed in the area between the trees. Mr. Staigar said slate or walking stones could be installed. The Public had no questions for Mr. Staigar. Diana L. Hoffman, ALA, Hoffman Architects, was sworn in, stated her credentials, and was accepted by the Board to be an expert in architecture. Referring to Exhibit A-4, Ms. Hoffman described the exterior rear and front elevations; she described the layout of the interior of the Care Station facility. Due to the number of examination rooms on the first floor, there was a reduction in the number of first floor windows. The building materials would create a classic clean look with stucco and stone veneer. The depicted signage conformed to the signage requirements. There would be four five-ton HVAC units; the first floor units would be located in the basement; the equipment for the second floor would be located in closets and the condensers would be located on the roof. The parapet was 4-ft. high; no equipment 8-6-14 Minutes