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PlanningBoard | 2012-08-27 | 9 | Motion carried, 5-0; Burton recused. Board member Knox White expressed concern that all the activity generators (ATM, etc ) are located at the back of the building and suggested that the activity generators be moved to Park Street. President Zuppan concurred with Board member Knox White and clarified with staff that the current condition regarding Park Street entrances does not orient the front of the building to be on Park Street. She inquired if the driveway can be moved and clarified with staff that a condition of approval to review shifting the driveway. Board member Köster confirmed with that the exit on Foley Street can be moved to be closer to the end of the street and negating lights from shining into residences. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft clarified with staff that the landscaping space in the parking lot is not walkable but just decorative. Staff clarified that a condition of the approval for the landscape requires either a wall or hedge on Foley Street. President Zuppan is supportive of the comments from board member Knox White regarding the median and sidewalk. She supports the installation of benches, REA parking agreement, trying to address employee parking, moving the trash bins, smaller Park Street entrance, and limiting truck delivery on Tilden outside of rush hour, and the removal of the drive-thru when occupancy changes. She would prefer to see a higher bike parking ratio than 1:10. Obaid Khan, Public Works, stated that blocking traffic with a loading zone needs to be reviewed by the Police Chief and the Public Works Director. He clarified that loading zones are usually created in parking spaces, not travel zones. Josh Eisenhut, Armstrong Development, clarified that he requests that the operating hours be at least the same as the current locations hours of 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would support the store and drive thru to operate between 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Board member Knox White requested that if the drive way width be larger than 14 feet, curb to curb, than it come back to the Board for discussion. Board member Henneberry clarified with staff that the Fire Department is looking for a width of at least 15 feet. He stated that the project is being delayed by requesting that the width of the driveway be changed and he cannot support that suggestion for condition. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 13 July 23, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-08-27.pdf |