September 5, 2018

Mr. Fleder stated there would be further testimony regarding the proposed changes to the existing driveway, currently a two-lane exit. In response to question from Mr. Fleder, Mr. Alvarez confirmed the driveway improvements would be completed prior to the new parking deck. Mr. Alvarez concluded his testimony. The Board questioned Mr. Alvarez on his testimony. Council President McCartney asked for clarification regarding the parking deck lighting, security, screening on the side of the reservoir, trash enclosures, the current footprint of the area, and the amount of land to be disturbed. Mr. Alvarez stated the first level of the parking deck would be screened on the side facing the reservoir. The parking deck would be open and visible on three sides; the stair tower would be lighted and visible. Referring to Sheet SP-3.0, Overall Site Plan, he stated the current footprint included a couple of maintenance buildings, a portion of the train tracks, the existing train house, dumpsters, refrigerator units, trash areas, and truck boxes used for storage. He noted that there was currently maintenance vehicle movement in the area. With the exception of the trash areas and greenhouse, all units would be relocated to the parking structure; the maintenance area would not be visible. He stated there would be fencing to restrict Public access to the area. He stated there would be a considerable amount of landscaping. He reiterated the location of the new train depot, the new theme structures and new path for train tracks. Captain Keigher stated he had also wanted clarification on the original footprint and the area of disturbance; he asked for further clarification regarding storm water management. Mr. Alvarez detailed the path of the sheet flow would be down to the reservoir; he stated the proposed grading was important – the area appearance would remain consistent to its current look; the water would flow in exactly the same fashion. He described how the parking structure plan would capture, retain, percolate the storm water, and control the discharge. He stated the proposed plan would discharge less storm water than currently discharged. Mr. Trenk asked for clarification regarding proposed landscaping. Mr. Alvarez stated Mr. Piga could offer testimony regarding the landscaping details. Vice Chairman Weston asked for clarification regarding the proposed plastic mesh

n regarding proposed landscaping. Mr. Alvarez stated Mr. Piga could offer testimony regarding the landscaping details. Vice Chairman Weston asked for clarification regarding the proposed plastic mesh on the west façade of the parking garage; he stated he supposed it would be similar to the screening on Northfield Avenue that included animal and athletic images. He asked if a natural green, planted wall be considered to add to the natural character of the Reservation, rather than another attraction. He opined there was a great opportunity to be environmentally sensitive without spending too much money. Mr. Alvarez stated that green walls were extremely expensive to be maintained. He stated the goal was to create an attractive and low-maintenance screen. In response, Vice Chairman suggested that a green color mesh be considered to blend in with the natural character of the reservation. Mr. Alvarez stated that the green color mesh might not look good due to size required to screen 6