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Minutes · Oct 4, 2017

October 4, 2017

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the Applicant currently addressing the water that ran off the property on to Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Morris stated he was not aware of the issue but would study the matter; the catch basin was located right at the northeast corner of the driveway. Mr. Daniel stated he was asking about the storm water runoff coming between Laurel Avenue and the driveway; the steep slope area. Mr. Morris asked if Mr. Daniels was referring to the natural wooded area. Mr. Daniel answered yes. Mr. Morris stated there were no provisions. Mr. Daniel stated that was something for the Board to consider. Mr. Daniel asked Mr. Morris to identify on one of the drawings the area of the tennis bubble that was approved in May 2017. Chairman Bagoff stated the question was not relevant to the Application, but Mr. Morris could answer. Mr. Morris stated he did not know exactly where it was located; he did not have plans that showed that area of the property. Chairman Bagoff stated the area was outside the boundary of the Application. Mr. Daniel asked what was the width of disturbance for the proposed water line. Mr. Morris stated it was an estimated 10 ft. to 12 ft. Mr. Daniel asked if the discussion regarding a ramp versus chairlift was for inside or outside the building. Mr. Morris stated it was outside the building. There were no further questions for Mr. Morris based on his testimony as the Applicant’s professional engineer. Mr. Angowski stated Mr. Morris would provide planning testimony regarding the requested variances. He asked Mr. Morris to address the steep slope concerns discussed at the previous meeting. Mr. Morris stated the revised plans eliminated the proposed driveway; there were still two very small sections of steep slope from the water line. as he previously testified, there was a constant steep slope along Eagle Rock Avenue right behind the right- of-way line; the slope a result of the excavation to create Eagle Rock Avenue; and another steep slope located right at the outside of the club’s parking area that was a result of creating the structured parking area. He stated there would be a minimal temporary disturbance of four feet until the water line was completed. Mr. Morris stated the previous plan proposed 249 parking spaces; the revised plan proposed roughly 255 spaces. He stated the current parking area was not organized; the proposed plan would have better access and

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stated the previous plan proposed 249 parking spaces; the revised plan proposed roughly 255 spaces. He stated the current parking area was not organized; the proposed plan would have better access and circulation; he believed the proposed 249 spaces (plus possible six (6) additional spaces), would be sufficient for the site. He opined there was no detriment to the public good; the club was self-contained; vehicles would not park on surrounding streets. In response to question from Mr. Dwyer, Mr. Angowski stated the Applicant was proposing a parking variance for 249 spaces, but hoped to add more spaces. About the steep sloop concerns in the pool deck area; Mr. Morris opined the new additions were necessary; the new deck addition and ramp would create more handicapped access to the pool and pool area. He opined there would be no detriment to the public good; the existing steep sloops had been artificially created. Chairman Bagoff asked the Board if they had questions for Mr. Morris. Mr. Eben stated the club hosted and outside event on Monday with approximately 300 cars parked all over the place; there was no way for a fire engine to gain access to the building. He stated he was concerned about granting a parking variance for 249 cars. Mr. Morris stated he had discussed the matter with the club; the event on Monday was unusual. He stated the current lot was not defined; the new plan clearly defined the lot. 11

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