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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD -2- 9/11/08 CHRIS MORRIS AND NICOLE DOHRENWEND, 2653 SOUTH AVENUE Next on the agenda was a proposal form Chris Morris and Nicole Dohrenwend to be able to use 2653 East Main Street for an art gallery and classroom (educational) space. At this point Mr. Morris recused himself from the Board as he is related to the applicant. Mr. Moran acted as Chair for this portion of the meeting. It will be used as a gallery space and there will be a classroom/art educational space in the back. They will be open 7 days a week – running classes Monday through Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. And Saturdays there will be morning classes but the gallery will be open all day. Mr. Fenton stated that prior to Mr. Morris taking down the wall he would like to do a site inspection to verify that it is not a load bearing wall. Mr. Chase asked how many students he would be having and Mr. Morris stated it would be small classes (approximately 10-12 students at one time). It was stated that this is an allowed use for this district and with that Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the use contingent upon Mr. Fenton doing all inspections and verifying that all safety issues are resolved, motion seconded by Mr. Chase. Unanimously carried. Next the sign was discussed. It was stated that Mr. Morris was allowed 11'3” of sign and both sides of the sign must be calculated – the sign is wood – it will be black and white and would be hanging on the existing hangar. Mr. Fenton stated he would work with Mr. Morris for conformity of the sign. Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the sign contingent upon sign being conforming and Mr. Fenton verifying this – motion seconded by Mr. Chase. Unanimously carried. At this point in th meeting Mr. Morris rejoined the Board. RIVERBEND AT WAPPINERS FALLS, MARSHALL ROAD Next on the agenda was the proposal from Riverbend to amend their site plan to be able to substitute a 6' solid vinyl beige/tan colored fence in lieu of the approved 6' wood, white fence behind Buildings 9, 10 and 11 – the fence will be broken up by 8' high evergreens running between Buildings 10 and 11 and between Buildings 8 and 9 – the fence is proposed to extend to run behind Building 8 and 9 to screen the buildings from the Foam and Wash on Route 9. Mr. Caldara stated the only things they are changing is the material of the fence and extending it behind Building 8 and 9 (on the West side). Mr. Caldara presented a site plan to the Board of exactly where the fence would be placed. The reason why he wants to extend the fence is to screen off more of the laundry and car wash. Mr. Caldara had a sample of the fencing and also had a picture of the style (it was noted as V300 in the sample guide which is on file in the Planning and Zoning offices). It was stated that the height of the fence has not changed from what was originally proposed. Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the proposal contingent upon it being on Riverbend's property and applicant giving an updated as built for the file within 2 weeks of tonight's date. Motion was seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carried. WHEEL AND HEEL, 2658 EAST MAIN STREET Next on the agenda was the proposal from Wheel and Heel to remove huge growing locust trees and replace with smaller shade trees at 2658 East Main Street. The three trees that are proposed are dogwood, japanese maple and rose of sharon. Ms. Greig stated she had researched the trees and stated she thought that the best tree would be the dogwood mixed with a red bud. Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the changing of the trees to a smaller variety to open up the building – trees that are recommended are a dogwood mixed with with a red bud, motion seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carried. At this point Mr. McCormick stated that when Wheel and Heel originally came in for their site plan