March 26, 2015

Ms. Pomeroy explained why the variances being sought should not be granted. She said that lots 26 and 28 are undersized and that there is no room for any further amenities for the hotel if you reduce the lot size. Ms. Pomeroy expressed her concern regarding the existing parking in front of the hotel and having no way to access the rear parking lot from the interior of the hotel. Chairman Buechler stated that there is no difference in what is there today or what is being proposed as far as walking through the parking lot to get to the rear of the hotel. Ms. Pomeroy stated that she does not see any benefit to this application. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Pomeroy if the BP gas station has a canopy; she said she did not know. Ms. Pomeroy stated that the site is too small and by reducing the size of the lot it will affect the hotel. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Pomeroy if she has any experience in environmental matters; she replied no, Ms. Pomeroy stated that the proposed use of this lot will have a negative impact. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Pomeroy how many times she visited the site in the past three months; she replied three times. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Pomeroy how much time she spent at the site; she replied one hour each time she visited. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Pomeroy if she walked up and down Northfield Avenue; she replied yes. Mr. Quentzel asked Ms. Pomeroy if she is representing the BP gas station; she replied yes. Mr. Quentzel asked Ms. Pomeroy what the buffer is from Codey Arena to the BP gas station and did BP get a variance at the time of his approval; she said it was a pre-existing use. Mr. Quentzel asked Ms. Pomeroy if the BP gas station is within 500’ of the Codey Arena; she said it is 100’ from lot line to lot line. Mr, Quentzel asked Ms. Pomeroy if there are any benefits to the hotel use to be derived from the proposed Quick Chek development; she replied no. Mr. Quentzel stated that the new proposed development will provide easier access to the parking spots although Ms, Pomeroy said there would be no benefit to the current hotel use. 12