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Minutes · Jun 16, 2022

June 16, 2022 Regular Meeting

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BOARD QUESTIONS ° Mr. Schwarzbaum asked what type of business is on this property. Mr. Salerno said that it is a contractor and landscaping company. e Mr. Schwarzbaum asked about the proposed three (3) bedrooms for this property and where the people who would be livi ig in those rooms, would be parking automobiles. Mr. Salerno said that they would be parking onsite. © Mr. Schwarzbaum asked the witness to state the height of the attic. Mr. Salerno answered that the height is seven (7) feet and is according to code. Mr. Schwarzhaum asked if there is a possibility that this will be a living space to which Mr. Salerno said that it could be. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked about the location of the bathrooms on these premises and Mr. Salerno said that there are two (2) on the second floor in the main living quarters. ° Mr. Ricci asked where the entrance to the commercial space is located. Mr. Salerno said that it is facing on street and through the yard to side door. Mr. Ricci followed up by asking where the entrance is to the residential portion of the property. Mr. Salerno said that through a side entrance with a door. ° Mr. Ricci, Mr. Salerno and Chairperson Neuer discussed the difference between an attic versus a three (3) family versus two and one-half (2 4) stories. Mr. Donat said that they are willing to accept as a condition to not allow the third floor to be used as a living space, to which Chairperson Neuer suggested a redesign. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS ° Mr. Hess asked for the inconsistencies stated in his report to be addressed. Mr. Salerno was agreeable to this request. ¢ Ms. Marsh referenced an initial issue with the side elevation (on Sheet AR4) and an issue with windows which she now believes has been addressed. NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS e Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked about the parking lot and if Mr. Salerno had visited the site. To which Mr. Salerno said that it is not part of the testimony but he passes the site daily. Mr. Malanga asked about the lot coverage to which Mr. Salerno said that questions of that nature should be addressed to the Civil Engineer. BREAK 9:31PM- 9:43PM. PRESENTATION CONTINUED e Mr. Josh Kline, Civil Engineer entered on the record, was sworn under oath and after stating his professional credentials, was accepted as an expert in the field of civil engineering. Mr. Kline then identified the

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e, Civil Engineer entered on the record, was sworn under oath and after stating his professional credentials, was accepted as an expert in the field of civil engineering. Mr. Kline then identified the following exhibits: ¢ Exhibit Al: Site Plan Aerial Exhibit (Dated — February 15, 2022) with overview of current site in disarray. e Exhibit A2: Rendered Site Plan- Colorized (Dated — January 14, 2022) with reconstructed site fencing (chain link with slats),

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