June 5, 2024 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

e Mayor McCartney asked if the building was taller would that allow for additional parking. The architect said no because it would be difficult to get a ramp for addition parking due to the topography. e Lee Klein asked why some portion of the windows on the ground floor were blacked out and the architect stated that was to screen the mechanical and trash room. e Mr. Klein asked about the one-bedroom units with a den to make sure that a second bedroom could not be created. The architect testified that the den area has no windows and a very large opening (5 ft.) so it couldn’t have a door. ¢ Mr. Smeraldo inquired about the roof “scuttle hole” and noted that such an arrangement is difficult for firefighters. He suggested a staircase to the roof instead of the scuttle hole and this was accepted as a condition. e Mr. Cardoza asked about whether there would be a bathroom in the commercial space and the architect testified that there would be a toilet room not yet shown on the plans. ¢ Mr. Cardoza asked about the area shown as storage space on the ground level and the architect testified that storage was for management to keep items such as snow removal equipment. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS e — Haizel suggested that canopies over the windows would be more appealing and provide the same screening. ¢ Mr. Hess reviewed the definition of building height and the dimensions of the den at 7.10” v 13°1” and noted while that is enough space to be a bedroom, the 5” entry is too large to install a door. Mr. Hess suggested that the leases for the apartments with dens include a provision that the apartment have one-bedroom only and that the den may not be used as a bedroom. PUBLIC QUESTIONS GENERAL DISCUSSION *The application has been carried to the J uly 10, 2024 Planning Board regular meeting without further notice* Meeting adjourned at 11:01PM. ADOPTED: g| a24 Planning Board’Secretary