7/9/2012 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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6 Board of Selectmen Minutes July ,2012 AoIN HEARINGS: Public Hearing --AMlication From Better Eood LI C, dSiena, Steeple Se t, MashRee boonsfor Alteration ofPremises et Lo Increase Outside " : (continued) In his memorandum of July SP,the Building Comm 1 ssion Zoning Enforcement Officer has recommended to allow 53 outdoor seats based on the egress requirements of the Massachusetts Mate Building Code. Additional correspondence was received from urge Baker, Fire Chief dated July 3, 2012 reconunending the Selectmen deny the request of Better food LLC, d/b/a Siena to 'increase the patio seating from 40 to 96. Chief`Baker in his memorandum.indicated he is not opposed to increasing the outdoor seating to 54, restricting the seating from under the canopy and requiting a num mum of 36" wide aisle length throughout to seating area with an emergency outlet to the conunon area. Graham dill an,the licensee was in attendance to discuss this matter with the Board of Selectmen and interested public. John Rent representing lashpee Commons LLC was also present for discussion purposes. .An in-depth discussion ensued with respect to the proposal to increase the seating capacity and building code, and its.requirement to allot 15 square feet per person while adhering to the 153 square foot corridor for egress requirements. It was disclosed the Building Commissioner conducted a site visit of Siena on June 22nd, and found a total of 79 seats outside. on June 22nd, the manager was advised to remove the additional seating beyond the 40, and apply to the Selectmen with a professional plan to depict the seating proposal. The Building Commissioner sioner conducted an additional site visit on July 9th and found 74 outdoor seats at the subject establishment. The discussion continued on the matter of non-compliance and the sewing that would be allowed within the 15 square foot s .ti g formula while maintaining the 153 square foot formula for egress. Upon re-examination of the allowable code, it is the recommendation of the Building Commissioner to maintain a 44"wide aisle for the exit passageway, and allow 52 outdoor seats; the maximum allowed seating at the Siena location, If this is supported by the Board of Selectmen., the applicant is requested to furnish a revised seating plan to.the Board of Selectmen.