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Minutes · May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

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In response to question from Captain Keigher, Mr. Ligas stated propane or natural gas ran the generator. Mr. Eben asked what Mr. Ligas would consider the building code use of the building. Mr. Ligas stated that was determined by the applicant use of the building, not the building itself. Mr. Wegner asked if the building was required to have a fire suppression system. Mr. Ligas stated the structure materials had to conform to California NFPA 701; the structure was made of fire resistant non-flammable components. Chairman Bagoff asked if all systems failed; how long would it take occupants to exit before structure collapsed. Mr. Ligas stated it would take approximately fifteen minutes for the structure to deflate. There were three exits. Chairman Bagoff asked if the Public had questions for Mr. Ligas. Ricki Roth, 25 Ferris Drive, asked how often and for how long would the generator be tested. Mr. Ligas stated one a week for approximately ten minutes. Henry Sopher, 37 Ferris Drive, asked what were the propane risks associated with this type of structure. Mr. Ligas stated there would be a foundation to hold down the structure tied in to a cable system. Mr. Keller stated there were specific building code requirements associated the with propane tanks. The Applicant had testified the propane would be in a locked, fenced-in area. He stated that the laws and building codes were very clear about the matter, all tanks would be covered, there would be appropriate signage. Mr. Wlodychak stated there would be two 1,000-gallon tanks. Mr. Keller stated the structure was approximately 250 feet from the nearest property line. He asked Mr. Ligas to describe what neighbors would see at night when the structure was illuminated. Mr. Ligas stated the neighbors should not see anything; two-thirds of the structure was opaque. There would not be a light glow. Chairman Bagoff asked if snow would pile up on the outside of the structure. Mr. Ligas stated the structure would be heated to assist in snow shedding; also because of its natural shape, the snow tended to fall off the structure. Mr. Wlodychak stated maintenance people would remove the snow from the perimeter of the structure. The interior lights would be shut off at approximately 10; 15 P.M. and the structure would be locked at night. Anthony Marucci, PE, PE, Marucci Engineering Associates, LLC, was sworn in under

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ucture. The interior lights would be shut off at approximately 10; 15 P.M. and the structure would be locked at night. Anthony Marucci, PE, PE, Marucci Engineering Associates, LLC, was sworn in under oath, and accepted by the Board to be an expert witness in engineering. He stated he had prepared the site plan drawings dated March 20, 2017. He stated Crestmont had come before the Board in 2007 for a minor subdivision; the golf course was separated from the remainder of the property. There were two separate lots but for the purpose of the Application, all surrounding property owners were required to be notified. He stated the properties were over 240 acres in the R-2 Zone; a golf course was a permitted use, a swimming pool and tennis courts were permitted accessory uses. He stated the Applicant was proposing to install a seasonal bubble over the club's four existing tennis courts.

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