Turtle Back Zoo Resolution 9 7 2022

2. Michael Piga, L.A., of French & Parello and Lori Sciabarasi of Comito Associates, P.C. introduced the application and testified that the applicant is proposing to replace the existing Aquarium and the American Alligator Exhibit at the Turtle Back Zoo with a new American Alligator Exhibit and a Komodo Dragon Exhibit. 3. The renovations will include two new buildings and outdoor habitat areas, walkways, seating and landscaping. 4. Specifically, the new facilities included within the proposed project are an American Alligator building, a Komodo Dragon building, an Alligator outdoor exhibit, a Komodo Dragon outdoor area, entry sign, concrete walkways, pool equipment building, landscaped areas, fencing and rustic composite benches. 5. Mr. Pliga testified that the present currently there is an aquarium at the site of the new proposed exhibit that is not in use along with an American Alligator exhibit. Both of these structures will be demolished and the new exhibit buildings will be put in their place. 6. The proposed new building will be approximately the same size as the two buildings being removed with a small increase in overall size. 7. The storm water for the proposed exhibit will be connected into the existing storm water system. 8. The Alligator pool that is existing will be modified to add a window so that people can see the animals and the cement walkway will be slightly reduced in size. 9. The Komodo Dragon exhibit will be an outdoor exhibit. 10. The proposed exhibit will be ADA accessible.