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PlanningBoard | 2005-09-29 | 13 | transportation system. She believed the traffic impact would be staggered because of the theater show times, and did not believe there would be 500 cars pouring in simultaneously. In response to an inquiry by Vice President Cook regarding ADA access, Ms. Eliason replied that the historic theater restrooms would not be ADA accessible, and that the new theater would be fully accessible. The movie theater itself would be accessible and ADA compliant. The women's restroom in the historic theater would be able to accommodate a handicapped stall, but the men's room would not. There would also be a unisex bathroom on the first floor. Mr. Lynch noted that the suppositions put forth by some speakers opposing the project that this project was not legally consistent with the General Plan were incorrect. He noted that the General Plan was a statement of goals and policies, but in order for the Board to take an affirmative action, there must be findings created. He believed there was consistency, and that the findings may be made to support those policies and goals. Mr. Piziali agreed with the comments made by Vice President Cook and Mr. Lynch. President Cunningham agreed with Vice President Cook's statements. He believed the new theater would revitalize the historic theater and conformed with uses elsewhere in the district. Regarding Item B (Extended Hours of Operation), President Cunningham inquired about the criteria and plans for blockbuster showings. Mr. Conner noted that there were many factors involved, including staggering show times to minimize traffic congestion occurring at one time. He added that was also the benefit of having multiple screens. He added that the historic theater would be the catalyst for those showings, unless it was a major blockbuster release such as "Star Wars." In response to an inquiry by Mr. Lynch whether he would agree with a condition that only the blockbuster releases be shown at 12:01 AM, Mr. Conner replied that would be limiting, but it would be acceptable to him. Mr. Piziali expressed concern about police coverage when a show lets out at 3 AM, and inquired whether the Police Department had weighed in on this issue. He believed that extra staffing should be borne by the theater. Ms. Eliason noted that no comment had been received by the Police Department, but that the Use Permit could be conditioned so that the applicant paid for extra police services. Ms. McNamara inquired about queuing control in the event of a major blockbuster, and did not want people camping out for tickets days in advance. Ms. Eliason advised that the operator must provide a queuing plan, including provisions for crowd control and police coverage. Mr. Piziali believed there were City ordinances against camping overnight. Planning Board Minutes Page 13 September 29, 2005 | PlanningBoard/2005-09-29.pdf |