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Minutes · May 19, 2022

May 19, 2022 Regular Meeting

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e Chairman Neuer asked if there is landscaping proposed. Mr. Delaney said there are no plans for landscaping. © Chairman Neuer asked if the wall is visible from 19 Wheatland Avenue. Mr. Delaney answered in the negative. e Chairman Neuer asked if one house could be built if lots were combined. Mr. Delaney answer in the affirmative. © Chairman Neuer asked if there would be blasting on the site. Mr. Delaney said that he is unsure unless testing is being done. e Chairman Neuer asked about the existence of a Landscape plan to which Mr. Delaney said that there is not one. Mr. Piromalli said that he is willing to accept a Landscape Plan as a condition. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS e Mr. Paul Grygiel asked if there is any portion of the wall which will be six (6) feet or higher. Mr. Delaney confirmed that there is and an additional variance would be required. e Mr. Grygiel asked if this could be built without the wall. To which Mr. Delaney answered in the affirmative. e Mr. Grygiel asked about the trees being removed and if there is a plan to replace them. Mr. Delaney said that no replacements are proposed but the Applicant is willing to add plantings. PUBLIC QUESTIONS e Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked for clarification on the location of the swale on the property. Mr. Delaney confirmed that the swale is in the Front/Back of the property. e Mr. Malanga asked for confirmation of the location of the wall. Mr. Delaney confirmed the location. e Mr. Malanga asked about the visibility of the wall. Mr. Delaney said that it would change the topography of the site. e Mr. Malanga asked about soil being removed. Mr. Delaney said that it is unknown at this time. e Mr. Malanga asked how many trees are being removed. Mr. Delaney said all ten (10) in question will be removed. After Mr. Malanga asked about a replanting plan, Mr. Delaney restated that there is no replanting plan but the applicant is willing to have this as a condition. e Mr. Malanga asked about excavating on the property and method that would be used. Mr. Delaney said that it would be hammering. Break: 9:35PM- 9:46PM Upon return from break, Mr. Piromalli asked for application ZB-21-22 19 Wheatland LLC to be carried to the July 21, 2022 Regular Meeting and include new variances, submission of a complete landscaping plan and new noticing. Chairman Neuer granted this request. To which Mr. Piromalli

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LC to be carried to the July 21, 2022 Regular Meeting and include new variances, submission of a complete landscaping plan and new noticing. Chairman Neuer granted this request. To which Mr. Piromalli asked if no new variance is added for the retaining wall (or wall is being reduced in lower height) if new noticing would still be required. Chairman Neuer also granted this request.

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