10/19/2016 PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Minutes

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Resident Bette Mendes, and member of the Board of Governors, inquired about the design of the handicap crosswalk. Mr. Bonvic responded that the crosswalk met handicap criteria by offering handicap access on either end. Ms. Mendes inquired about how a sightless person would locate the crosswalk and it was noted that raised bumps on either end would denote the area as a crosswalk to a sightless pedestrian. Resident Neil Harris, and Landscape Committee member, inquired about vegetation located by Building 3 and whether it would be new growth. Mr. Bonvie responded that it would be new growth, but attempts would be made to transplant. Mr. Bonvie added that the new 5 -unit building would be further away from the existing single or duplex and the existing sales building would be donated. It was expected that S trees would be removed, but more trees would be added. Ms. Mendes stated that the Landscaping Committee had agreed to request that a landscaping plan be developed for the project and Mr. Bonvie responded that he had submitted the landscaping plan. Mr. Bonvic added that the landscaping was typically inspected by the Landscape Committee prior to being turned over. Resident Elizabeth. Donovan stated that the landscaping along the edge of Atlantic Court created sight difficulty. Mr. Bonvie stated that lie maintained every existing tree possible, as requested by the Planning Board. The Chair echoed the Board's policy to maintain existing trees. Alan Judelson, resident and Board of Governors member, inquired whether the plans represented the 750t" unit and Mr. Bonvie confirmed that it was officially the 750"' unit. Mr. Rowley inquired about the speedbump on Southport Drive and Mr. Bonvie responded that it was at the site of the crosswalk. Mr. Bonvie further stated that it was a speed table he wished to make higher in order to better slow the traffic. Mr. Hansen suggested adding chevrons prior to the speed bump to better indicate its presence. Mr. Bonvie agreed he would include the chevrons if they were approved by the Board of Governors. Mr. Rowley recommended adding a sign to the speed bump if it was raised. Additional changes were needed on the plan and Mr. Fudala inquired whether the Board wished to vote or wait for the revised plan. Chairman Waygan stayed she was ok with a vote and Mr. Bonvie stated that he would provide the plan by the end of the week. There was discussion regarding the revision date of the plan. The date will be October 19. MOTION: Mr. Balzarini made a motion to accept the site plan and landscaping plan for the final four Southport with two additional crosswalks with handicap ramps and the parking lot where the stone dust walkway is, brick it, and reline the parking lot area to indicate a walkway oil the plan, revised with the revision date of October 19. The parking spaces will not be reduced. Mr. Cummings seconded the motion. Ms. Mendes expressed concern that the brick pathway would be a challenge for plowing. Mr. Bonvie responded that he had no trouble using the snow blower on brick pathways and the brick was more aesthetically attractive than asphalt. The Chair agreed that the bricks were good for aesthetics. r�