January 8, 2025 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

They have identified the size and symbols of the handicap parking space in addition to the mounting of the sign and addition to the sign itself. As far as ADA access, the access way is clear, there is a minimum slope to the front door, there are powered assist door openers, handicap restrooms throughout the building, and wide corridors. There is a retaining wall that has a difference of elevation between the adjacent property. There was a timber wall that was originally there that was deteriorating over the years and they have replaced it as part of the C2 variance that they already received approval on. Another thing that was not completed was a whole series of Belgian block. They haven’t completed this due to having to tear up the driveway in the parking area to implement that. Regarding the parking situation, there are 21 spaces. The way it was calculated was based on the square footage that they needed for medical which required 1 per 150 feet. Moving upstairs, the business office would only require 1 space for 250 square feet, so this would reduce the number of parking spaces required for the business end of it. Residents of the property would take advantage of the code that provides shared parking and this would eventually lead them back to the 21 spaces they currently have. There will no monument signs or billboard signs. The building will contain signage and they will be addressing that as the second floor gets -built. They will be in accordance with the sign ordinance. They are looking into having an engineer help them obtain the proper drainage and the flow to keep it away from the entrance and drain it properly off the site. In terms of site lighting, the building currently has edge lighting attached to the building that illuminates the perimeter of the building. This lighting will be removed and reinstalled to the 18" foot level. There is some additional lighting that is generated from light poles that illuminates the parking lot. On the Mount Pleasant Avenue entrance there isn’t adequate lighting. They are looking into putting lights, maybe solar paneled, at either side of the entrance to provide more illumination. They will be cleaning out the sanitary drain and the storm drains that go out and connect to the street. They will be connecting roof drains that will come from the second story and connecting to the same pipes that drain

out the sanitary drain and the storm drains that go out and connect to the street. They will be connecting roof drains that will come from the second story and connecting to the same pipes that drain into the storm system. BOARD QUESTIONS Chairman Bagoff asked if they are going to put the additional Belgian blocks. Mr. Gentile said they have been instructed to do so but they prefer not to. Mayor McCartney asked if there is any way to clarify the sign that says IMMC in front of the property. Mr. Loughlin said IMMC stands for Internal Metabolic Medical Center and that they will consider it in a future signage application. Mayor McCartney asked if they are zoned for residential space and is that the variance that is being asked for. Mr. Gentile said this is a conditional use within the B2 zone for residential dwellings. Ms. Kapferer asked if they could confirm that there is going to be signage that indicates that it’s a right turn only at both of the egress points. Mr. Gentile said it is already noted in the drawing where the signage would be. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS