06 Previous PB and ZBA Decisions

large parking lot oflong standing which fronts on Mt.Pleasant Avenue. There is a bridge on Lot 10 leading to the Metropolitan Plant Exchange from Pleasant Valley Way. Adjoining Lot 5 is Lot 8.04 on which is located a two story dwelling type structure with a garage in the rear,which said dwelling type structure had been occupied for residential purposes and more recently for commercial use . D. Applicant previously fled an application for approval for the demolition and removal ofthe existing dwelling type structure and garage on Lot 8.04 and to combine it with Lot 5. The Applicant then proposed to erect a one story free standing retail building with some 3,600 square feet,with 2 stores with each one being 1,800 square feet so that the existing parking lot would provide parking for the new stores. E. The application sought a "D" variance to permit 2 principal uses on the same lot and concerning the construction ofthe free standing retail building with 2 store fronts. In addition "C" variances were needed for 196 parking spaces instead of 217 parking spaces as required,for a minimum sidewalk width of 4 feet instead of 5 feet as required and for dispensing with the 75 foot buffer to the residential area required in addition to set backs requirements; for maximum lot coverage of 84.8% instead of 60% as permitted; and for the installation of the free standing sign which is not permitted; and for a waiver for the requirement to submit a EnvironmentalImpact Statement since the site is already built and for Amended Site Plan approval. By resolution adopted July 15,1999 memorializing the action ofthe Board taken on June 17,1999 ,the application was denied by a vote of 5 to Page 4 RESPONSE TO OPRA 2023-1028_000438