PB-17-08/Crestmont Country Club

12. 13. 14. 15. would have curbed landscaped islands at the end of each parking bay with trees and lighting. Improvements to the pool house include a 1,200 sq ft pool deck and a handicapped accessible ramp. Mr. Morris stated that the Club sought to install a new egress which would line up with the existing intersection of Eagle Rock Avenue and Oval Avenue. He stated that the proposed new egress would have better sight distances. He stated that additional improvements included upgrades to the gas and water utilities to the Clubhouse for better fire protection and utility service. Mr. Morris noted that the proposed additions to the building and parking lot layouts would not create setback issues. The existing driveway to be replaced would be milled, grinded, landscaped and planted. Mr. Morris testified that the project would include the removal of 69 trees and that 47 of them were beyond a 75 ft setback from Eagle Rock Avenue. Many of the removed trees were the result of the new proposed egress road. Mr. Morris referred to the grading, drainage and landscaping plan (drawing No. 17-126-GD-1) and described the proposed parking lot plan with end islands. Underground detention systems was proposed for the new driveway. 14 ft light poles were proposed in the parking area. He also described that Applicant was seeking a new water connection from a main on Eagle Rock Avenue. It was noted that the proposed water and gas lines would not follow the new roadway but would cut through the existing treed area between Eagle Rock Avenue and the clubhouse. Regarding steep slopes that would be disturbed by the new driveway and utility connections Mr. Morris stated that in his opinion all of the slopes which were being disturbed were man-made. Mr. Morris then reviewed Eric Keller's engineering review letters. Responding to Board questions Mr. Morris noted that Applicant was replacing 24 trees which was the number of trees being removed which are not exempt from removal pursuant to the Ordinance; that the new storm water system is entirely on Club property and would be maintained by the 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.

l 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