April 21, 2011

DISCUSSION: Mr. Bullock stated that this application is very unique and discerning because of the distance to the school. The School Board agreed to conditions with the developer, but it will take particular care to make it work. Chairman Buechler questioned if Kiddie Care Academy would still there and Mr. Williams stated that they are still considering it. Mr. Neuer stated that they are asking the Board to approve the application with Kiddie Care Academy, but if they do not come in they will have to come back in front of the Board. Mr. Williams stated they will agree to have some sort of Day Care center there. Mr. Ricci stated the school was his biggest issue and what happens to the children. It has been put to rest in his mind because the Board of Education is happy with it and so is he. He stated the hardest thing about this application is seeing the restaurant go and a day care put there because the old building had so much character. The neighbors behind the location have been an issue but change is good and they will realize how great this will be. He also stated that he thinks the look of the building will blend in well. Ms. Weiss stated that she would like to see as many trees in front 2 Masson Pl, and 4 Mason Pl. She also stated that she would like to require a condition for the residents at 2 and 4 Masson Place to meet with Director Borg and discuss a landscaping plan. Mr. Neuer stated neighbors represented themselves proudly and had an impact on him. His concern with the application had to do with the size of the project but he is going to urge the Board to approve the application because the neighborhood will be improved. He went on to say that the Board has to follow the land use law and they make their decisions based on this law and if it has met its burden they have to approve. He stated that the retaining wall and slope improvements will benefit everyone. The list of conditions that Mr. Williams submitted will include that the Kiddie Care Academy has to be removed and it will say there shall be a space designated for a day care and that the neighbors will meet with Ms. Borg to discuss landscaping plan. Mr. Neuer stated he will make a motion to approve as per these conditions Chairman Buechler stated that all of the testimony of traffic experts convinces him this will work as stipulated in the application. He went on to say that they

ion to approve as per these conditions Chairman Buechler stated that all of the testimony of traffic experts convinces him this will work as stipulated in the application. He went on to say that they have to rely on Mr. Keller’s report which says the retaining wall and slopes will work. He will vote to approve the application with the conditions that the exterior of the new building must match the existing and there will be no vinyl siding; no storage in the attic space of any of the buildings; a one year warranty for replacement of new trees planted will be imposed by the Board. Ms. Borg commented that the applicant was very cooperative and commended them. CONDITIONS: 1. All pole lighting in front and rear areas shall be 12’ poles with 2’ fixture for a total of 14 ‘ using 150 watt metal halide with a downward flow. 2. There shall be a space designated for a day care facility. 3. Add additional fire hydrant at entrance on Northfield Avenue