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PlanningBoard | 2012-04-09 | 5 | President Zuppan announces that there are more than five members and bylaws allow for speaker time to be limited to three minutes. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft objects to limiting the speaker time because of the amount of communication this item has generated prior to the meeting, Board member Henneberry agrees with Board member Ezzy Ashcraft. Vice President Burton motions to limit the speaker time to 3 minutes. Board member Knox White seconds the motion. Motion does not carry; Ayes 3, Noes 3. President Zuppan opened the public comment. Daniel Hoy, building architect, provides brief response to the staff report. The architects worked closely with the Public Works department to create the best traffic flow possible for delivery trucks entering and exiting the parcel. He pointed out that the alley bordering the rear and side of the building, created by current setbacks attracts vandals and is subject to illegal dumping Carolyn Lantz, WABA Manager, WABA Board has met with architect and Planning Committee. WABA supports the renovations and finds them consistent with the 2011 Webster Street Vision and she believes they will enhance the street. Mo Hassen, relative to the owner of Better Buy Liquor Store, requests that the Use Permit for the sale of alcohol be denied. There are five stores and three bars selling liquor on/near Webster Street already, an increase in alcohol could negatively impact other businesses. Dave Franklin, resident and property owner of 706, 710, & 714 Buena Vista adjacent to the proposed site, opposes both the Variance and the Use Permit. Allowing the Variance will impact property value; echoes Mr. Hassen's statement about the abundance of alcohol availability on Webster Street. Linda and Ray Baumbick, tenants at 706 Buena Vista, oppose both the Variance and Use Permit due to an increase in noise, and police activity. If the Board approves the Variance and Use Permit, they request that the Board make stipulations for a required privacy barrier. Christopher Buckley, City Planning Consultant and WABA Design Committee Member, approves granting of the Variance. The proposed building is a convenience market and does not meet the definition of a Service Station in the Zoning Ordinance. The General Plan encourages buildings on Park and Webster Street to extend to property lines. Zoning regulations are supposed to promote implementation of Policy 33H the General Plan. He suggests that should the Board determine that the definition of a service station does not apply to this property that a Deed Restriction be recorded on the Property so any future building does not change to meet the definitions of a service station. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 April 9, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-04-09.pdf |