May 19, 2022 Regular Meeting

Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked about the width of the house at the South elevation to which Mr. Baldanza answered 24.6 feet. Mr. Malanga asked if the house is designed to be compatible with the neighborhood to which Mr. Baldanza answered in the affirmative. Mr. Malanga asked if the other houses proximate to this one were measured as part of a neighborhood “survey” to which Mr. Baldanza answered in the negative. Mr. Malanga asked about the interior width of the garage in the interior to which Mr. Baldanza said that it is twelve by four feet wide (12’x4’). Mr. Malanga’s final question was to ask if the garage was designed for two (2) cars to which Mr. Baldanza answered in the negative. Mr. Baldanza’s testimony concluded. PRESENTATION Mr. Shawn Delaney, Engineer was sworn under oath and was accepted as an expert in the field of Engineering. Mr. Delaney referenced the existing conditions on site. e This property on Wheatland Avenue is rectangular in shape on a dead end with the area North of the property being developed. e Setbacks conform to the R6 Zone. There is a retaining wall along the western side of the property to prevent erosion and placement of garage. e Inresponse to Chairman Neuer’s questioning in regards to the Steep Slope Ordinance, Mr. Delaney, stated this application is proposing the retaining walls on the western side of the property that will help stabilize the slopes and help prevent erosion. Mr. Delaney also testified stating that they are placing the garage on the western side to stop the overall earth movement on the site. Mr. Delaney also testified in the regards to the detention filtration system being proposed for the eastern side of the property. This was designed for the increase of impervious coverage. This system is being located at the low point of the site and is designed to infiltrate to the ground. BOARD QUESTIONS Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked if Mr. Delaney has visited the site. Mr. Delaney answered in the affirmative. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked about the types of properties on the Western and Eastern sides of the property. Mr. Delaney said that they are single family homes. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked about how the stormwater will get to the retention basin. Mr. Delaney said that it will run off of the roof into the catch basin. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked how the retaining wall will affect the eastern side of the property. Mr.

will get to the retention basin. Mr. Delaney said that it will run off of the roof into the catch basin. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked how the retaining wall will affect the eastern side of the property. Mr. Delaney said that the water is blocked by the western side of the property. Chairman Neuer asked about the drainage system. Mr. Delaney said that it is daylighted behind the wall infiltration system. Chairman Neuer asked the witness to describe the materials to be used to construct the wall. Mr. Delaney said that the material used will be poured cement.