8/28/1996 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Minutes

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Board of Appeals Minutes - August 28, 1996 2. and will use town water. The light poles will be 5' shorter than those on the adjacent 99 site and will use 10% less lumens in power and will shine down and not off of the lot. A fence is proposed for the rear of the lot and extensive landscaping and screening of the dumpster. Mr. Govoni asked for the measurements on the Variance and Mr. Singer replied that the distance from Great Neck Road North to the restaurant entrance will be 150 feet instead of 200 feet and the distance from the driveway to the condominiums is 80 feet. Paul Lobel, engineer, reviewed the proposed colors of deep blue, gray and buff. Mr. Govoni reviewed the correspondence and said that the Town Planner had suggested a denitrification system and that the October Town meeting will vote on an article to eliminate the need for the Variance. He suggested a directional sign on the northern side of the property and additional landscaping. Correspondence was received ' from the DPW approving the plans and from S. Mitrokostos in favor of the restaurant. Mr. Regan asked about the outdoor dining and hours of operation and Mr. Singer said dining would be on the concrete sidewalks and hours of operation would be 11;30 to 8:30. He said signs will meet the requirements of the By-law and will be determined by the Design Review Committee and the approval of the Selectmen. Peter Valle of the Sandpiper Village Association presented a petition from 27 residents of Sandpiper Village opposed to the restaurant. (Attached). He said that 40% of the condominium area is undeveloped and questioned the parking setbacks and that residents were concerned with lighting, noise, traffic and increase in seagull population. Comments were received from several residents in favor of the application and said Cooke's would cooperate with the Town and be an asset to the community as well as offer employment opportunities, Sandpiper Village residents commented on odors, traffic and noise from the 99 Restaurant. Edward Baker asked for total number of seats in restaurant and was concerned about impact on groundwater. He asked if there would be a limit on the nitrate level on the septic system and stormwater drains. Mr. Govoni said that the Board of Health had the authority on these issues. Paul Lobel reviewed the landscape plan and noted that there will be an arborvitae hedge to screen the parking lot from the dentists office. Mr. Govoni moved to take the petition under advisement. Mr. Regan seconded. All agreed. Mr. Singer noted that this site would not be having deliveries at night and that the restaurant will be applying for a liquor license.