PB-17-08/Crestmont Country Club Amended

15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Club; that the Applicant would not plow snow out onto Eagle Rock Avenue; that additional trees would be added in the auxiliary parking lot, and that consideration would be given to reducing the current pavement areas not needed for circulation to reduce the amount of paved surface. Mr. Morris than turned to planning testimony and stated that the number of parking spaces in the Ordinance was far greater than the number which were utilized by the Club even during larger events. He noted that fewer parking spaces would also create less storm water runoff. He testified that the benefits of the proposed disturbance to steep slopes and reduction of parking spaces outweigh the detriments and at worse, even if there were insufficient number of spaces, the Applicant could park additional cars on site in other locations. Mr. Morris introduced Exhibit A-10 which is a steep slope analysis and noted those areas of the premises which exceeded 25 percent slope and required variance relief. He stated that where the new driveway exits the parking area and as it nears Eagle Rock Avenue are the steep sloped areas which would be disturbed along with the trench for new gas, electric and water connections. Tim Clinton was sworn and testified that he is the General Manager of the Applicant. He stated that the Club needs all three dumpsters it has on site, that he was not aware of any accidents at the Club’s exit drive onto Eagle Rock Avenue, and that in the event of large gatherings the Club would park surplus vehicles on the property and not on Laurel Avenue or Eagle Rock Avenue. Various members of the public cross-examined Applicant's witnesses and spoke during public comment raising concerns about the removal of trees, the proposed new driveway, safe egress from Applicant's driveway, sidewalks and handicapped accessibility. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The subject property is located in the R-2 Zone where golf courses are a permitted use. The property is generally surrounded by residential neighborhoods, although there are nonresidential uses in the vicinity including Essex Fells Country Club, Pleasantdale Chateau and multiple houses of worship. Applicant is seeking approval to expand the existing clubhouse building and pool house area in the northeastern portion of the Club's property. The proposed expansion would include: a new 550

orship. Applicant is seeking approval to expand the existing clubhouse building and pool house area in the northeastern portion of the Club's property. The proposed expansion would include: a new 550 square-foot deck and accessible ramp adjacent to the grill room on the south side of the clubhouse, connecting the grill deck to the existing deck on the southwest corner of the clubhouse, a 1,200 square foot pool deck and accessible ramp directly south of the pool house, a new loading dock area, a new two-car