03/25/2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Decision

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•February 27, 2014 Page 3 THE PROPOSED PROJECT Mr. Carter seeks to construct a 7,432 square foot building on the Premises and operate a classic car sales, storage, restoration and repair business. A site plan depicting the proposed building and other site improvements is attached as Exhibit 5. The proposed building will be 100 feet long and 70 feet wide and will have a 12 foot wide by 36 foot long office on the front. The building will have a wooden frame and metal siding, typical of industrial park buildings. A conceptual drawing of the building is attached as Exhibit 6. Floor plans are attached hereto as Exhibit 7. The building will be set back from Commercial Street 84.2 feet and a minimum of 60 feet from each side yard boundary. It will be less than 35 feet high, less than 2.5 stories, and will cover less than 25% of the lot. Accordingly, the proposed project satisfies all the Land Space Requirements set forth in the Table at § 174-31 of the Bylaw. •The office will be used to meet with customers and to conduct the "paperwork" side of the business. The open area within the main portion of the building will be used to display, store, restore and repair classic cars. Two repair lifts will be installed within this portion of the building. All repair work will be conducted inside of the building. The business will be low-volume compared to mainstream dealerships offering new or used cars for sale. Consequently, there will be a relatively small amount of car fluids used in the business. All such fluids will be stored, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws regarding hazardous waste. Floor drains will be installed which will drain to a double -walled tight tank. The tight tank will be emptied as needed by a properly licensed hauler. Parking spaces will be provided on the sides of the building. The dimensions of the parking spaces comply with § 174-38 of the Zoning Bylaw. The number of spaces complies with § 173-39 of the Bylaw. And the location of the parking complies with § 174-37. In addition to the parking facilities required by the Bylaw, Mr. Carter also proposes a paved area in front of the building which will be used to display the classic cars that are being offered for sale. This area will be used exclusively for cars being offered for sale and not for parking by customers or employees. •A septic system that conforms to Title V and all local Board of Health Rules and Regulations will be installed under the display area, as shown on the Site Plan.