10/1/2014 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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The appointed tine having arrived, the Chair read for the record the public hearing notice. Mr. Fudala reported that it eras initially continued due to concerns expressed by the Building Department and Fire Department regarding the need for a parking space layout plan and certification of the adequacy of the sprinkler system. lir. Bornstein was present and reported that, following the meeting, he submitted a stamped letter to the Fire Department from the sprinkler engineer stating that the system was in compliance and would exceed the spec at a ratio of :1. Planning Board memberslead no comment as they were awaiting the Fire Department's review and receipt of requested documentation. The Chair inquired whether there were provisions in the Special Permit that would limit the amount of fuel allowed in the building. Mr. Bornstein responded that he was advised that it would be safer to beep fuel in the car rather than n empty tank. Nor. Bornstein further stated that the facility, located in an industrial zone, was intended as a more intensive mixed-use facility than it was currently beim utilized. At present, the building was used.for storage only, with extensive security and only one full-time employee and one part-time employee. Mr. Fudala stated that one-of the uses was wholesale/storage in roofed structure but that Mr. Bornstein wished to acid sale or rental use, though safety concerns had been expressed through the Plan Review process. Mr. Bornstein explained the prod of storing the cars at the facility, noting that car storage could change every 3, 6 or 8 months. As a service cars are listed on their website and they serve as a broker, at the request of the car owner. A license is needed in order to serve as a commission broker. The Chair inquired whether vehicles would be chiven and Mr. Bornstein confirmed that they would not be driven and that his-staffwould connecting buyers with the owners of the car. Steve Hyde, manager of the facility, indicated that 120 cars were stored at the ultra-secure location, and a ph ized that it was not a typical car buying experience. In addition, Mr. Hyde stated that cars could not be touched and that they would exchange paperwork only. 11r. Hyde encouraged the Board to tour the fwility. Mr. Fudala referenced the parsing plan submitted at the last meets ng, showing a typical 1 ox 1 parking space, though spaces on the plan shored less Than 1 ox 15, while 1 Ox2O was the requirement. Mr. Fudala further noted#.hat the measurements were not-accurate since the building was 60 feet wide and alleyways were needed for safety reasons. Mr. Hyde offered to provide whatever the Board wanted for the plan, Mr. Bornstein responded that the space could accommodate o ours, but-would only be stoning proximately l 1 5 cars and emphasized that the building-could be accessed by 17 overhead garage doors. Mr. Bornstein stated that the plan provided ars idea and that the FireAM- ent could inspect the facility. Ms. waygan emphasized the need for a plan with the correct dimensions. Mr. Bornstein stated that the plan would always be changing because the cars cane in different sues, Mr. Hyde reported that Captain Costello visited the site and had no cornpla nts. Mr. Fudala stated that clear access ways had been requested and that the dimensions did not up. Mr. Bornstein emphasized that there were 18 doors on each side. The Chair stated that an wturate plan was needed and requested feedback from the Fire Department. Deputy Fire Chief John Phelan stated that a list requestM more information'had been forwarded to Mr. Boms ein in July, much of which had been addressed. However, outstanding questions remained regarding the plan not being to scale, adding that the bay dogs could not be counted as a main egress. Additionally, the Fire Department was awaiting additional information regarding