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Minutes · Oct 6, 2022

October 6, 2022 Special Meeting

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PUBLIC QUESTIONS Mr. Richard Webster, Esq. was recognized by the Board on behalf of concerned resident Loren Svetvillas (Mr. Webster did not believe that Mr. Svetvillas resides within 200 feet of this property upon Chairperson Neuer’s questioning.). Chairperson Neuer confirmed that Mr. Webster only represents Mr. Svetvillas’. Mr. Webster asked in regards to slopes and the reasoning behind the retaining walls being as Mr. Petry testified that the current slopes are “in bad condition”. Mr. Petry said that the intention for the retaining walls is to stabilize the perimeter of the parking area. Mr. Webster asked if a study has taken place. In response, Mr. Petry said that he personally has walked the site and long the Kessler side this application is pushing the parking out towards them slightly which facilitates the wall in that location and finds the wall essential to help stabilize the slope in the condition it is today. Mr. Webster asked about specific trees listed as being “dead” on Mr. Petry’s list being in his opinion “alive and well”. Mr. Webster asked what the design for the stormwater system in regards to drainage. Mr. Petry said that it was by analyzing the property and the three 100-year storms and the regular flow conditions. Mr. Webster brought up the renovations and restructuring to meet a higher standard. Which Mr. Petry said that the architect had determined that use under the current criteria is past the point where it can be renovated for use. For his last question, Mr. Webster asked what design perimeters the client gave him in regards to this project. Mr. Petry responded that the client was looking for an overall comprehensive plan it included initial studies and what was going into that plan were prepared by the architect. Mr. Petry said his firm took the architect’s conceptual site layout and geared it to work with engineering standards. e Mr. Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) confirmed that his property is not within 200 feet of the application site, then asked if there were specific trees in regards to the storm water line and if so, what is the method being taken for preservation. Mr. Petry said that if the forester sees an impact with the trees’ ability to survive construction, but until we are aware cannot fully comment. e Mr. Miky Fabis (24 Skyline Drive) asked for confirmation on the number of dead trees. Mr. Petry said there are

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e trees’ ability to survive construction, but until we are aware cannot fully comment. e Mr. Miky Fabis (24 Skyline Drive) asked for confirmation on the number of dead trees. Mr. Petry said there are approximately 240 dead trees. e Mr. Fabis asked for confirmation on the location of the generator. Mr. Petry said that the architect would be better suited to answer. Mr. Bill Fitts (16 Schmitt Road) asked in confirmation that specific trees in question (50, 75 and 76) would retain those. Mr. Petry answered in the affirmative. ¢ Ms. Zasah Khademi (4 Dawes Avenue) asked if there is going to be a variance for parking. Mr. Petry answered in the affirmative. Ms. Sally Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked in regards to the wall how many trees are being taken down and if eliminating the wall is possible. Mr. Petry answered in the negative that that there are approximately 20 trees coming down in that area. e Ms. Joyce Rudin (38 Woodland Avenue) asked how three loading spaces are going to work in this location. Mr. Petry said that the loading areas have nothing to do with the use. Mr. Petry’s testimony as Civil Engineer concluded.

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