HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (140)requested that compact car spaces be dispersed around the site, not clustered in one area and to
disperse handicap parking spaces. Fire access will be provided around the building. There are no
large delivery trucks anticipated. The elevation of the building will be broken up horizontally and
vertically. There were concerns about storm water management and the catch basins and whether
or not the drainage can be off site. The sewage will be pumped up to Rt. 125. The lighting will
be 12' poles with down cast boxes, and low level pedestrian lights. Safety lights at the rear will
be downcast over the doors. They produced a cross section of the site. The roof line will create
a false facade with roof top units hidden inside to buffer noise. An RDA was filed with ConCom
however the applicant requested a continuance in order to produce soil testing to the ConCom.
An ENF was filed with the state. A traffic study has been prepared. Town will hire an outside
consultant to review.
Mr. Simons asked why not orient the building towards Farrwood Drive.
Rayner Cooke the architect, stated that the reason why they faced the orientation the way they did
is because the sun faced the three sided greenhouse, also it was the best fit for the shape of the lot.
Mr. Simons stated that he would like it to be oriented towards Farrwood, for example a gate or
fence at the west end for pedestrian's to walk through to get to the shops.
Mr. Gross stated that they are going to screen the site from the neighbors to make it as least
intrusive as possible and consider pedestrian access if so desired.
Mr. Rowen was concerned about where the drainage will go.
Mr. Gross stated that the natural,flow is towards Farrwood, but the plan channels the water to the
opposite side of the lot.
Ms. Colwell asked how they have designed the drainage.
Mr. Gross stated that there is an underground system currently proposed, but is more expensive
and is of high maintenance.
Mr. Mahoney question what kind of materials they are planning to use.
Mr. Cooke stated that they are going to use clapboard siding and brick with colonial style store
fronts and wood doors. They will have carved wood signs with outside lights. There will be
roofscape with dormers and windows to make a village theme.
Mr. Rowen asked about the slope of the gables and commented that steep roofs are preferred.
Mr. Simons is also concerned with the slope of the roof.
Ms. Colwell suggests that they take a look at the slope of the roof at Osco Drug and check plans
vs. actual.