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MINUTES OF PLANNING BOARD -2- 3/2/00 had a call from the Lake Committee who are concerned with the fluids coming from the site and going into the lake. Applicant stated all drain oil is captured and taken off site. Mr. Visentin asked applicant to send a letter to the Planning Board documenting this. It was stated that applicant was on the agenda for the ZBA meeting for March 14. The subject of parking was discussed and the designation of the three handicap spaces. Mr. Visentin stated that applicant needs to establish an escrow account of $2, 000.00. Because of the fact that the lake is designated as a critical environmental area a long form EAF needs to be filled out. Mr. Swartz presented the architecturals for the project. The Board asked for a color version for the next meeting. The Board also unanimously agreed that the plan was conceptually fine. At this point Mr. Alfonso made a motion to declare their intent to be lead agency, seconded by Mr. Karge. On roll call vote - Mr. Visentin - Aye, Mr. Karge - Aye, Mr. Moran - Aye, Mr. Alfonso - Aye and Mr. Morris - Absent. Mr. Bricklemaier stated he would be recommended to the Board that a drainage report be prepared to make sure the pipe on site can handle the drainage. HESS CORPORATIONt ROUTE 9 Next on the agenda was the proposal by Hess Corporation to build a convenience store to their already existing filling station on Route 9. Mr. Bricklemaier stated for the record that his company does work for Amerada Hess but he does not feel it would influence his review in any way. Applicant stated they would like to reconstruct lhe Hess station on Route 9. They would Hke to construct a new 1680 sq. fl. convenience store to also be used for an office for the Hess employees who are on site. Applicant presented pictures of other Hess stations with a similar use. He also presented pictures of other signs in the area to do a comparison of what they are looking for. Basically the applicant is keeping the canopy and will be adding another pump island. They are looking to change the signage on the site. They wouM also like to take down the existing free standing sign that is there andput up a more standard Hess sign. There is an existing building on the site now that is basically in the footprint of where the new building is proposed. They looked at different options on how to put the building on site to meet the rear yard setbaclc None of the options worked and they realize they need an area variance for the rear. Behind the building they are proposing a row of 6' hemlocks for screening and will keep the fence that is existing. The closest building in the apartment that is to their rear is approximately 50fl. What the residents in the apartment building now see is the back of the existing structure. The view will be basically the same. Applicant understands he needs to go to the Water Department and Board of Trustees for their approval for water and sewer approval. Mr. Bricklemaier stated he had some concerns regarding the lighting on the site. The building plans call for optional lighting on the building. Applicant stated they may want a low wattage of lighting for safetypurposes but they would be cautious of residents in the rear and they would put shields on them to minimize brightness. Mr. Bricklemaier