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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD OCTOBER 15, 2015 Present: Tom Morris, Chairman, Bonnie Kieffer, Vice Chairperson, Bob Relyea, Mike Kocan, George Moran and Mary Ann Loncto, Secretary Absent: Don McCormick Others Present: Trustee Huber Bryan Murphy, Code Enforcement Harry Strang Nancy Clark Michele Greig Jay Paggi Frank Buyakowski Paul Varanoutas Anthony Padilla Dan Laub Carlo Caldara David Lombardi Teresa Novick Debbie Novick Brandon Petral Joel Sasser Debbie Ciancuilli Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Morris stated that on the first page of the minutes from September 3, 2015 – First paragraph – there should only be a 5 member vote – therefore the alternate (Mr. Moran) does not vote. Ms. Kieffer made a motion to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Mr. Moran. Unanimously carried. DUTCHESS SHOPPING PLAZA, 1582 ROUTE 9 First on the agenda was the review of the amended site plan for Dutchess Shopping Plaza – 2015 rebuild located at 1582 Route 9. Mr. Frank Buyakowski, owner of the plaza and Mr. Paul Varanoukis, Architect were present. Applicant pointed out the striped cross walk in the parking lot on the plan. He also stated that there is a wooden wall in the parking lot that they will be replacing with a 4 ft. high redi-rock wall. If any trees must be replaced – they will be put back with the same caliper tree (all trees have a 2 ½” minimum caliper). The owners will be addressing signage at a later date (both new tenants and the current tenants). The architecture of Auto Zone was then discussed. The color elevation of Auto Zone will be a bit different from the rest of the plaza but also will blend in with the rest of the plaza. The Auto Zone portion will be stucco – painted white on the top and Hanson brick – pin oak #2250 on the bottom. There will be a 6” stucco bank (painted light brown) to contrast with the 24” brick columns that will be Hanson Brick #1880. There will also be three wall mounted units on the south side of the building. Mr. Morris asked applicant to compare the Auto Zone portion with the rest of the plaza for the Board. Mr. Morris asked about the landscaping on the south side of the building and they are proposing fountain grass and blue rug juniper. It will be a nice looking corner. The applicant’s plan is to put the new Auto Zone building up and also to work with the space where Domino’s was first. They are not doing the entire plaza all at one time. They want to try to minimize tenant disruption. Mr. Morris asked for a schedule that will show when they are planning to start and finish. Mr. Kocan stated he feels the south wall will look much better then what is there now but he still feels it is a warehouse looking building going up on what is going to be a really nice plaza. He went on to state that he has looked at some Auto Zone buildings in other places and they have done much better than the big “boxy” look that they have proposed. Applicant also stated that they will be using the same brick as Auto Zone for the vacant site at