August 20, 2015

Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano to explain the issue regarding the chain link fence; he said that the Town asked the applicant to remove it and provide landscaping there. Mr. Ercolano said that they were proposing to remove the wrought iron fence and replace the chain link fence. Mr. McElroy stated that the cars parked in the front parking spaces have to back out to Washington Street currently. He asked Mr. Ercolano if they can change the flow or improve that; he said that there are only a few movements. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if landscaping in front of the Wigwam brook would soften the look of that property; he said no he cannot landscape there. Mr. McElroy asked if the front gate opens to the property line; he said no. Mr. McElroy referred to Exhibit A-2 and asked if one of the parking spaces will block the front gate; he said yes but a car can still get in and out. Mr. Winter asked Mr. Ercolano how wide the gate opens; he said approximately 30 feet. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if the existing bathrooms are ADA compliant; he replied no. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if they are required to be ADA compliant; he replied no. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Ercolano if a customer comes into the building to utilize the bathroom then ADA is required. Mr. Ercolano said that pre-existing bathrooms are allowed to remain and not required to be ADA compliant. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if any trees are being proposed; he replied no. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if the front door will be ADA accessible; he replied yes. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if the fencing in the rear of the building is on the ground or on the wall; he said on the wall. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if they are proposing screening on the fence; he said there is screening on the fence now. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano if there are any floor drains on the inside of the building; he replied no. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Ercolano what will happen when they wash the taxi cabs; Vice Chairman Neuer stated that there is nothing in the plans for washing the taxi cabs. Mr. McElroy said that would be an operational question. 15