12/10/2004 PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Minutes

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SITE PLAN REVIEW MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 10, 2004 Present: Richard Stevens, Sheldon Hamblin, Eric Smith, Glenn Harrington, Catherine Laurent, Pat White, Charley Maintanis (Assistant Building Inspector). Opened 10:00 a.m. Projects under Review 11 Cape Drive Addition to Building Jeff Willis would like to add on to his office building in a C-2 zoning district. Jeff is seeking information about what he could do and at what point he would be required to upgrade such things as septic, sprinklers, and make the building handicap accessible. Glen discussed the amount of square footage that would be added and also septic calculations. Rich mentioned that depending on the dollar figure of the addition, Jeff would have to take into consideration ADA requirements, He also explained that there is a 35-foot height restriction, limited to two and half stories. Jeff would like to add a third floor. The type of businesses within the building would determine installation of elevators. Sheldon explained the use would determine if the building would need a sprinkler system or a 2 or 3 hour rated wall. Parking was discussed. Jeff explained that the lot is wooded in the rear of the property, and he could clear that area for any additional parking that would be required. Cape Drive is a private road that currently has a problem with water runoff from abutting properties. Cape Cod Appliance has plans to build a building on this street as well. Catherine explained that it is the responsibility of the property owners to maintain the road. There was some discussion to explore other avenues to take in order to have the road upgraded. 17 Wilann Road Accessory Apartment Mark DeNardo is planning to build a two-car garage with an accessory apartment above. He has applied to the ZBA. His present septic is designed for a 5- bedroom house. Glenn recommended that he get a letter from an engineer certifying that the septic has been calculated for a 5-bedroom house. Mark may have to reduce one of the existing downstairs bedrooms to allow for the bedroom apartment on the addition. A possibility might be to open up a wall to one of the rooms downstairs. A minimum 6' opening is required. Mark was informed about the required two means of egress for the addition. The egress window in the bedroom must be a minimum of 24x20 and 40" from the floor. Sheldon informed Mark about the needed smoke detectors interconnected with the house system and heat detectors for the apartment, garage, first, second and basement floors of the house for a total of five. Mark will need to put in a curb cut. Since it is a