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Minutes · Dec 16, 2021

December 16, 2021 Regular Meeting

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© Ms. John-Basta confirmed that they are in receipt of Mr. Paul Grygiel’s December 15, 2021 letter. The rear buffer to South as an exception. Board Questions © Chairman Neuer asked how many parking spaces remain. Ms. Gornelli said that she believes 32 spaces on the eastern side are to remain. © Chairman Neuer asked why Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are not on plans. Ms. John-Basta said that they are willing to put as a condition. Mr. Neuer said that it must be on the plans. Ms. Gornelli agreed. © Chairman Neuer asked in reference to Mr. John Hess’ letter dated December 16, 2021 e P. Ricci said that the 31 spaces remain in the flag area and is an improvement but doesn’t state what it is used for. Ms. Gornelli said do not contain and that this is not for the Engineer. No Professional Questions Public Advocate Public Questions e Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked Ms. Gornelli if she was present during Mr. Nuels’ testimony. She answered in the affirmative. e Mr. Malanga asked how many trees are being cut down. Ms. Gornelli said 39 trees will be cut. Ms. Gornelli said they will be replaced though. © Mr. Malanga asked how many feet of the building would have to modified to not have to cut down trees. Ms. Gornelli could not answer. e Mr. Malanga asked what the size of the largest tree being cut down is. Ms. Gornelli said that she couldn’t speak to that. ¢ Darren Tobia (24 Columbia Street) asked for clarification of the statement that the Building is primarily outside the steep slope area. Ms. Gornelli said that they will be disturbing 245 square feet of the steep slope. Only 8 percent is being disturbed in comparison to the 60 that they are allowed to. © Mr. Tobia referenced a rockslide and a geotechnical survey if there is any plan to coordinate around the survey. Ms. Gornelli said that she can’t speak to that but a geotechnical report was completed e Mr. Tobia referenced the fishing derby and other activities for the lake parking. Ms. John-Basta said that there is no public parking on private property but an easement on Boland Drive which should appease since still be able to access lake. © Joyce Rudin (38 Woodland Avenue) asked how many square feet would the building need to be reduced to not cut down trees, Ms. Gornelli said that she would have to look at the plans. No Questions From Public Advocate

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