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PlanningBoard | 2016-11-28 | 4 | Jay Garfinkel said the Big O corporation did some examinations as due diligence and found some relatively minor toxic hits on the site. Board Member Knox White asked if this was considered a revocation hearing. Staff Attorney Brown said it was not a revocation hearing. She said staff was recommending adding a condition to the use permit that puts in a termination clause. Board Member Curtis asked if violating conditions is cause for revocation. He said there was not much parking when he looked at the area. Staff Member Thomas said they have been constantly tinkering with the conditions of the use permit to try and make it work. He explained how a revocation process could work if the board wanted to proceed in that matter. Board Member Mitchell asked what the realistic prospects for retail were at the site. Staff Member Thomas said Park St. was a very successful retail business corridor and could support more, depending on the rent. Board Member Mitchell asked if the previous hearing on the use permit was approved with the understanding that there were problems and that the business owners were actively pursuing a new location. Staff Member Thomas said that was his recollection, that the board was trying to find a stop gap solution, knowing a move was imminent. President Köster asked if there is a way to add more restrictions to the use permit going forward. Staff Member Thomas said that if the Planning Board wants to clarify the conditions for continued use they can do that. Board Member Knox White said he is sensitive to the externalities this type of use generates. He said this block and that side of the street are hard to operate retail successfully given the way the fire station and gas station break up the pedestrian experience. He said, given the legal letter received today, he would be uncomfortable moving forward with any action today. He suggested scheduling a revocation hearing for March 27th to give everyone a chance to gather data. He suggested bringing back potential conditions to limit noise at that point, including banning outside speakers. Approved Minutes Page 4 of 7 Planning Board Meeting November 28, 2016 | PlanningBoard/2016-11-28.pdf |