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Minutes · Feb 18, 2021

February 18, 2021

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staircase if the applicant is adamant about using 2" floor. Pastor Adams agreed that the children would be maintained on the first floor and responded that the proposed childcare area was chosen due to its new appointments and proximity to a restroom; but will move childcare to the first floor. The witness added that the former tenant used this space as childcare space for children with disabilities. Design Waiver Requested for Drive Aisle width; Chairman Neuer determined this to be a minor amendment to the application There were no questions from Board Professionals, Messrs. Grygiel and Hess Public Questions and Comments No Public Questions. End of Architecture and Engineering Questioning. All member of the public offering comments were sworn under oath. Ms. Lisa Adams — 9 Westover Terrace, - Commented about the thoughtful consideration it took all parties to finish this process to its completion. Ms. Tammy Williams- 16 Hillside Avenue — Commented in support of application and the character of Pastor Adams. End of Public Comment Chairman Neuer moves to approve application with conditions: 1) Applicant to comply with paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 of Mr. Hess’ February 9, 2021 review letter 2) Occupancy of the property shall be limited to no more than forty-nine (49) individuals at any time in accordance with code 3) A parking coordinator shall be utilized at all times and the applicant is to include carpooling 4) Younger children will be cared for in the area of the first floor previously designated as storage and an office. If the applicant wishes to use the second floor for the care of the children then the emergency stairway must be installed and the applicant must return to the Board for relief from this condition. Additional Board Questions/Comments: Mr. Eben stated he has visited the site on a Sunday and saw a parking coordinator and parking spaces and aisles filled with cars; concerned that this could continue; asked for suggestions on how this can be avoided. Mr. Petry responded that the applicant is willing to use a carpooling van from a different parking area and a parking coordinator. - Motion seconded by Ms. Gabry and voted upon as follows:

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