September 17, 2020

Ms. Flannery stated that Mr. Odegov has supplied the Board with everything they have asked for; she said that the engineering report states, that in order to mitigate any impact to the adjoining properties, the west side of the property will be curbed to direct the runoff from the driveway to the street and collected by the towns storm sewer system. Mr. Grygiel said that the plans submitted show that they are proposing a significant amount of paving. Ms. Flannery said that the proposed driveway is consistent with the front yards on the entire block; she said that Mr. Odegov is not asking for anything that is not consistent with the other houses on the block. Ms. Gabry asked Ms. Flannery what the height of the Belgium block curb is; she said six (6) inches. Ms. Flannery said that their civil engineer stated that six (6) inches is adequate. Chairman Neuer said that he would rather have had the engineer testifying at the meeting because he has questions for him. Mr. Grygiel asked Ms. Flannery if a six (6) inch Belgium block curb is standard; she said yes. There were no more questions for Ms. Flannery from any of the Board Members or the Board Professionals. There were no members of the public that has any questions for Ms. Flannery. Mr. Odegov stated that he has changed his plans three (3) times already and has provided the Board with all of the information that they requested; he said he has nothing more to present. Chairman Neuer closed the public hearing and opened the floor for discussion by the Board Members. Mr. Eben stated that he read Mr. Lanzafama’s report and that he feels that this will work and that the applicant does not need a retaining wall. Chairman Neuer stated that he is on the fence about this application. Ms. Weiss said that she has mixed feelings about this but has spent a lot of time on that street; she said eighty (80) percent of the homes on that street have double driveways. Mr. Redwine said that if the proposal fits in with the character of the neighborhood, then he has no issue with the application. Ms. Gabry said that she is also on the fence about this application; she said the applicant purchased the property knowing that he has five (5) cars.