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Supporting Documentation · Jul 16, 2025

PB 24 14 172 174 Main Street Draft Resolution

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17. Applicant proposes to gut the existing interior of the building and to construct a new 3,229 sq. ft. third floor with a floor area of 2,950 sq. ft. 18. The entry to the residential units on the 2nd and 3rd floor will be accessible from the existing staircase that will extend to the new third floor. There are three (3) apartments proposed on the 2nd floor, including two(2) two-bedroom apartments measuring 1,034 square feet and 1,100 square feet and one studio apartment measuring 600 square feet. There are four (4) apartments proposed for the third floor, including two (2) one- bedrooms, each measuring 800 square feet, and two (2) studios each measuring 600 square feet. 19. In response to questions from the Board and public regarding emergency egress from the third floor, Applicant modified the plans to include fire escapes as required by Ordinance and which are Code compliant and do not require a variance. 20. Testimony from the Applicant’s architect, Jason Peist, confirmed that the building did not require an elevator due as the building square footage does not exceed the requirements where an elevator would be required. 21. With the proposed third floor, the building’s height will be 34.5 feet, which is within the allowable building height for the zone. 22. The exterior improvements include an updated façade with stone and wood for a clean and contemporary look. 23. In response to concerns from members of the public regarding privacy concerns, Applicant agreed to install privacy film on the third-floor rear windows. 24. The roof design includes a parapet wall to hide the HVAC equipment, and the Applicant modified the plans (dated June 17, 2025) to move the HVAC equipment to

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