September 17, 2015

Mr. Kauker stated that the site is in a B-1 zone; he said there is an industrial district behind the site and he detailed what businesses are in the area. Mr. Kauker detailed the special reasons to approve this application stating that this site is suited for this use and there is indoor garage space for repairs that will be done on the inside of the building only. He said that there is adequate parking for this use and there will be a low volume of traffic coming in and out of the site. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Kauker if he is a Professional Engineer; he replied no. Mr. Winter asked Mr. Kauker if it satisfied the negative criteria; he said yes and detailed it. Mr. Kauker cited the 2010 Master Plan and said that they will be taking a vacant property and cleaning it up to establish a new viable business. He said that this business is compatible with the existing businesses in the area. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Kauker if he wanted to modify anything in his report dated 2/9/15; he said no. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Kauker if he stands by his report dated 2/9/15; he replied yes. There were no further questions for Mr. Kauker from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Kauker. John McElroy approached the podium and stated that he owns a business at 52 Washington Street. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Kauker to elaborate on the site having six (6) additional parking spaces; he said if need be there could be six (6) additional parking spaces and detailed where they would be located on the site. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Kauker to explain how this application will improve the site; he detailed all of the improvements that will be made to the site. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Kauker if this site can be used for a retail store; he said not without substantial improvements. No other member of the public had questions for this witness. There were no further witnesses. 15