November 18, 2021 Regular Meeting

= the seating limitation impact on the Zone Plan and Master Plan is nonexistent. Board Questions - J. Eben asked if the Chit Chat Diner was using parking in an adjacent area. Mr. Petry said not that he is aware of. - Mr. Eben said that with 82 cars in lot, what is the goal for overflow. Mr. Petry said that they are working on getting approval. Parking is for diner but for atmosphere. Public Advocate - Mr. Thapar asked if this application is not approved, will the lights still be changed. Mr. Petry said that only if the application is approved would these benefits occur. - Mr. Thapar asked if there would be a capacity change. Mr. Petry said only in terms of patrons and employees parking off site. Public Questions - Richard Ackland (10 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked, based on the view from Smith Manor, will the type of lamps proposed to be hung in the deck spill light sideways. Mr. Petry said that the exact purpose of “hats” on lights is to shield light with the string lights hung eight (8) feet above the deck. - Mr. Ackland followed up by asking about the possibility of light spillage. Mr. Petry stated that they incorporated the shielding to reduce the glare and said that it would be impossible not to see any lighting. - Mr. Ackland asked about lighting deck for all hours in regards to insurance/security purposes. Mr. Petry said that this is not his call but he does not see any reason for deck to be lit at all hours. - Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked if noise was factored in when designing. Mr. Petry said that with this design there would be no change from when the tent was raised. - Mr. Malanga asked if there were going to be speakers/ live music on the deck. Mr. Petry deferred to the applicant. - Kate Distasio (1010 Smith Manor Boulevard) said, based on the previous meeting, are the lights being proposed now string lights with “hats”. Mr. Perry said that these were added for submittal. - Ms. Distasio asked if this will be a permanent building. Mr. Petry said that the parking is the only variance required for this application and the applicant will return for changes of occupancy if and when that time is right. - Ms. Distasio asked what is the possibility of enclosing the deck. Mr. Petry said with the retractable roof it would still meet the building code. - Ms. Distasio asked about the buffer (perimeter) if it goes beyond the top of the

e possibility of enclosing the deck. Mr. Petry said with the retractable roof it would still meet the building code. - Ms. Distasio asked about the buffer (perimeter) if it goes beyond the top of the cliff to the former quarry area and if the fenced area would be changed. Mr. Petry said that the fencing will not be changed. - Ms. Distasio asked if there would be any additional vegetation added. Mr. Petry said that is not on this application. - Toni Wright (1012 Old Smith Manor Boulevard) asked if there would be outdoor seating during the winter. Mr. Petry stated that question would be better suited for the applicant. - Sharon Feinsod (516 Smith Manor Boulevard) said that the bulk of lighting comes from lampposts and sounds from automobiles. She asked if there is any comparison inside the diner to indicate that the noise on deck (behavior) would transfer to deck.