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Minutes · Nov 18, 2021

November 18, 2021 Regular Meeting

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APPLICATIONS 1. ZB 21-13 Panorama LLC — Chit Chat Diner (Carried from 9/23/2021 Meeting) 410 Eagle Rock Avenue Block 109 & 111; Lots 1.01 & 1.05 Applicant proposes to add rear deck to existing restaurant with an Amended Site Plan and C1 and C2 variances. Presentation - Mr. Robert Williams, Esq., Attorney for the Applicant, entered on the record and summarized previous testimony from Mr. J. Michael Petry and Mr. Mark Blasch. He also discussed the parking condition which additionally burdens applicant and that after the September 23, 2021 regular meeting, the applicant is prepared to lower deck two (2) feet to accommodate regular vehicles only to be used by employees (in shifts) - Mr. Mark Blasch, Architect was sworn under oath and was previously accepted as an expert in the field of architecture. He explained that the original drawing was redesigned to residential garage height and with the location won’t disrupt deliveries from method now. Deliveries will be done with a side door and chute o Referenced Rendering 24-9 with four (4) less steps going up; doesn’t change anything but bringing down in height. - Mr. Williams said that Mr. Petry will be testifying in regards to new lighting plan. Board Questions - J. Schwarzbaum asked what the white portion of the rendering is. Mr. Blasch said that it is the existing diner. - I Schwarzbaum asked to be seated on the decked how would patrons be entering. Mr. Blasch said that they would have to go through the main entrance. - J. Schwarzbaum asked if the deck will be handicap accessible, where Mr. Blasch said that there is a lift for that. - I Schwarzbaum asked if public can access through the stairs. Mr. Blasch said that you can access but not get service from the premises. No Questions from Professionals Public Advocate Questions - Mr. Thapar asked based on the rendering what vantage point it is from. Mr. Blasch said it is from the parking lot on the Western Side. - Mr. Thapar asked about the renderings from down low. Mr. Blasch said that it was extra to see from resident view the “satellite topography” Public Questions - Susan Ackland, (10 Smith Manor Boulevard) referenced pictures sent to Ms. Beirne and Ms. Chandler and asked if considerations to design changes are possible. Mr. Blasch had no response. - Richard Ackland, (10 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked about the importance of lowering deck and who

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Ms. Chandler and asked if considerations to design changes are possible. Mr. Blasch had no response. - Richard Ackland, (10 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked about the importance of lowering deck and who asked for it. Mr. Blasch said that at the previous meeting it

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