March 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Adopted Minutes

PUBLIC QUESTIONS Ms. Joyce Rudin (38 Woodland Avenue) asked what the date of the Aerial plans. Mr. Sparone said May or June of 2015. Ms. Rudin also asked if they could create space in the front as opposed to the back. Mr. Sparone said only in the back because it works better. Ms. Rudin asked if it could be done. Mr. Sparone responded maybe but the decision was made that the rear of the building would be better utilized, Ms. Rudin asked if they could create a parking structure. Mr. Sparone said there was a visual impact of a parking structure being more visible which doesn’t make this a positive result. Ms. Rudin asked what is the need for this property to extend since lot usually empty. Mr. Sparone said that this application is to attract more tenants. Mr. Roy Rayburn (10 Metzger Drive) voiced his support of Phase I of this application. Mr. Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked how many trees in total will be removed. Mr. Sparone said in Phase I, 37 minor trees and 39 major trees are going to be removed. In Phase II, 42 minor trees and 50 major trees are going to be removed. Mr. Robert Rashkes (35 Oak Crest Road) asked if concrete crosswalks could be considered as opposed to the proposed striping. Mr. Sparone said that it is an option. Mr. Rashkes asked if the sidewalks will have a curb ramp for the handicapped. Mr. Sparone responded that the sidewalk will be made even anda curb ramp will take place. Mr. Rashkes asked about the existing seating area to which Mr. Sparone said that it is proposed to be removed. Mr. Rashkes asked about any traffic conflict. Mr. Sparone said that there isn’t any. Mr. Rashkes asked if the speed bumps there are going to be removed. Mr. Rashkes answered in the affirmative. PRESENTATION Mr. Joseph Sparone, (Planner) entered on the record and was accepted as an expert in the field of Professional Planning. Mr. Sparone testified that he has visited the site, read the reports, plans etc. * In his opinion, this property has very unique characteristics and will have Topographic differences, updated requirements to coordinate with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). He reiterated again that the main point of the application is to “modernize and revitalize the property”. He testified further to opine that no matter where there would have an extent of an issue with the steep slope. Mr. Sparone testified in regards to the

is to “modernize and revitalize the property”. He testified further to opine that no matter where there would have an extent of an issue with the steep slope. Mr. Sparone testified in regards to the signage proposed being at six (6) feet which is wider and shorter than the existing sign. NO BOARD QUESTIONS NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS