September 4, 2019

4 Board questions: Mr. Johnson Asked about numbers of employees; Ms. Dolan stated 25 employees max, but 20 to 21. Also saying there will be 18 spaces for patients. Fourteen rooms inside serving 2-3 patients per hour. Solicit more seniors. Parking variance would apply to this use. Medical office Captain Keigher – asked about an east bound bus for pedestrian safety Mr. Drill, asked how many spaces required; Ms. Dolan stated 49 total: 18 spaces for patients; distribution 3 cars expected throughout the day; and a maximum of 163 patients per day Mr. Klein asked about an enclosure in front, gas meters, and a transformer, and that it wraps around two sides. Dr. Bagoff asked about an emergency standby generator, and screening on the roof. Councilwoman McCartney asked about roof color and trees, and other green features – Ms. Dolan referred to Sheet A102 Chairman Weston spoke of sustainability – LEED checklist – Design guidelines for downtown district. Concern about materials and colors. Some consideration regarding pre-fab. Some consideration regarding pre cast form. Color sympathetic to surrounding area. Fair amount of brick downtown. Concern regarding materials. Further consideration to design materials. Mr. Grygiel – referring to A201 and the issue of a three story high metal artwork. Considered a sign. Change and call a mural/artwork Questions from Board: Councilwoman McCartney spoke of disturbingly steep slope, and balancing the site along old common lot line. Mr. Drill had no objection to parking variance No further testimony. No Public comment. The Board deliberated the following: Increasing storm water management; issue with use and size of building for the site; applicant will present final material selections per Downtown guidelines; planting trees offsite; compliance with Mr. Hess; issue with artwork review–no signage; using a light colored roof; LEED list; obtaining a letter from the fire chief letter; storm water maintenance plan –