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Minutes · May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

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Mr. Keller asked for clarification regarding parking, the walking path, area lighting, and fencing around the pool area. Mr. Wlodychak said the parking would be near the structure where golf carts were stored; he described the walking path area would lead past the bath houses/restrooms; there was existing lighting but additional lighting would be installed along the path to the bubble. Mr. Keller stated the plans should indicate walking path directional signage, and lighting. Mr. Keller asked for clarification regarding walkway improvements. Mr. Wlodychak stated there was an existing wooden walkway from the pool house area; there had been discussion about what could be done to make it safer during the winter so people would not slip. It was a safety issue. Mr. Wlodychak stated there was existing fencing around the pool; the plan was to have additional temporary fencing to ensure the area was not accessible. Mr. Keller and Mr. Marucci discussed the topography of the area between the tennis courts and Eagle Rock Avenue, and the size of the generator and propane tanks. Mr. Marucci stated the tennis courts, generator and tanks would not be visible from Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Keller opined the fencing around the generator and tanks could be a black vinyl chain link or solid earth tone PVC. Chairman Bagoff stated that to the northern side of the swale, which was the northern side of the tennis courts to Eagle Rock Avenue, there was a currently a large storage container. He stated the testimony was slightly incorrect; there were not trees in that area. There was a storage container, a mound of dirt and open land; the trees were further away from the area. Mr. Wlodychak answered yes. Chairman Bagoff stated that none of those elements were visible from Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Wlodychak answered yes. Chairman Bagoff asked the Public if they had questions for Mr. Marucci. Ricki Roth, 25 Ferris Drive, stated she lived right behind the tennis courts; there was a wooded area; however, over the years many trees had fallen down. She had clear vision of the tennis courts even during the summer. She stated that unless the club replaced the fallen trees she would continue to have full view of the tennis courts and the bubble. Councilwoman McCartney asked if a black vinyl fence was the best choice to camouflage the generator and propane tanks. She stated the white pvc

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to have full view of the tennis courts and the bubble. Councilwoman McCartney asked if a black vinyl fence was the best choice to camouflage the generator and propane tanks. She stated the white pvc fencing might be a better choice to match the existing fencing in the area used to camouflage the area behind the courts with the dirt pile. Mr. Wlodychak stated the fencing for the tennis courts was currently black chain link, he opined it would be a better choice for year round. She asked Mr. Ligas about the continuous noise of the generator. Mr. Ligas stated the noise level would meet all code guidelines. Mr. Keller asked if there was a concern about the noise levels of the generator, would the Applicant agree to perform a noise study once all mechanicals had been installed. Mr. Wlodychak answered yes. Chairman Bagoff asked the Public if they had comments on the Application. Adam Goldman, 40 Ferris Drive, was sworn in under oath. He stated he was a resident of Ferris Drive for over twenty-five years and also a ten-year member of Crestmont Country Club. He stated his wife had taken tennis lessons from Mr. Wlodychak for many years. He had met with Mr. Wlodychak and the club to discuss the project; sound and lighting issues had been discussed in detail. He stated the Club was in the process of a major renovation 8

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