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7 - Mr. Petry identifies the Manor Room as the room historically used for the à la carte dining and lobster buffet. - He explains that the lounge was used for private or public dining, with a bar also located in the area, while the Virginia Room served as a banquet room. - Mr. Petry explains that the current proposal involves modifications to the existing spaces. - The former Manor Room will become the Sinatra Room, and notes that the room is located directly off the kitchen. - Mr. Petry states that structural issues previously identified in the Manor Room have been addressed as part of the proposed structural renovation. - Mr. Petry explains that the former dining area will become more of a lounge area, while the Virginia Room and the greenery will be opened up and combined into one pre- function space. ○ The pre-function area will be able to spill over into the Sinatra Room when necessary. - Mr. Petry explained that the existing patio will be extended across the width of the room and will also be covered. - The completed rear of the building will have an updated appearance while maintaining the character of the existing structure. - Mr. Petry described the existing rear elevation, noting that it has the same type of sloped glass that was discussed on the front of the building, along with a mansard-style roof that previously accommodated second-floor office space. - Mr. Petry explained that much of the office space has been removed, with the intention of raising the ceiling in the area and providing larger windows and a colonnade along the rear of the building. - The proposed changes will allow people to come through the bump-out doors onto the patio, with windows opening onto the patio across the rear of the building. - Mr. Petry explained that the existing sloped glass area at the rear will be lifted to provide a larger span of windows and bring more natural light into the space. - The ceiling height will also be increased because multiple ceilings were found in the existing space. ○ The work will strip the area down to a single ceiling. - Mr. Petry noted that the roof has already been replaced as part of the work completed to date. - The rear façade will receive a fresh look while remaining classic in its architectural integrity. - Mr. Petry discussed the existing carriage house and its first-floor plan. ○ He described it as a Z-shaped or S-shaped

ill receive a fresh look while remaining classic in its architectural integrity. - Mr. Petry discussed the existing carriage house and its first-floor plan. ○ He described it as a Z-shaped or S-shaped building. - The existing first floor includes ○ Greenhouse area off the foyer ○ Living room ○ Powder room near the stairs ○ Dining room ○ Kitchen ○ Bedrooms in the rear - Mr. Petry explained that this was the house that Harry Knowles moved into when he opened the property in 1956. ○ Mr. Knowles and his wife raised their sons, Kurt and Wade, in the house. - Mr. Petry explained that in the 1970s, the family modified the second floor. ○ The modification included a separate kitchen and a four-bedroom space.