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considered further. A copy of the plans was provided to the Mills. There were no additional public comments. Mr. Rowley reported that he met with Holmes McGrath on two occasions, when several issues were discussed, some of which were addressed this evening. Mr. Rowley had also expressed concern and conf r=ed that there was no landscaping in the area adjacent to the l ilts.property which features a 4-S foot slope. Mr. Rowley coed that the parld.ng lot would be above glade.and that sound and light would be issues requiring consideration of a fence and tandscaping-to reduce headlight glare and car sounds. Mr. Rowley stated that several issues, such as.grading and stormwater n anagement,particularly mound the Mills property, have been addressed. Mr. Rowley referenced the Rt. 28 emergency access and inquired whether a curb-cut permit would be named from Mass - Highway and was informed that it would not be necessary. lair. Rowley reported that Fire Chief Baker had not seen the acmes road design for some time,.so Mr. Rowley forwarded copies of the access road details. Chief faker was seeking an adjustment to the design of the surfime as well as the addition of a hatadiap ramp to prevent fire vehicles from-having too jump a inch curb. Mr. Rowley stated that issues fturn his July 25" letter have been mWessed by Mr. McGrath. Mr.. Rowley bas not viewed the lighting or landscaping plan. Mr.Rowley recommended approval with the conditions listed on pages 2 and3 of his August YdIetter. There was discussion regarding-the IVI of a decision. S. Cox offered t f t r a decision which would be reviewed and adjusted by Mr. Fudal.a.. Ms. Cox noted that a Mass DOT permit would be needed and the Fire Department attended the Plan Review meeting aid indicated that they could ride over the curb,but U=the issue would be discussed further with the Department. 11r. Petersen inquired whether there would be signage idenffying the emergency mess as such. Ms. (pox responded that it was intended that a curb would be elimin the need to mm*it as emergency aocess only. Ms. Cox stated that she would be discussing the curb versus a ramp with the Fire Department. Ms. Cox further sued that the access would be a meandering sidealk, as required by the Cape Cod Co ion,with reinforced concrete covered by grass pavers to enable access by emergency vehicles. Aix. Petersen expressed conn that the aces could be confusing,enabling people to use it as a driveway. Mr. Rowley responded that the sidewalk would appear as a 4 foot sidewalk. NIz. Rowley also noted his recd 'ora that the tree linebe pushed back to allover mess for the appwaWsand snow clearing. Chairman Waygan suggested including signage in the conditions. Mr. Rowley offered an alternative of using.sloped granite edging in place of a 6 inch curb or handicap ramp. W. Bal zan'niinquired whether the construction would be a prevailing wage job given the use of fedeml funds and the to .a on of workers. Kristie Murphy, project manager from X Scanlon, responded that they were a bid list with preference for local workers. Regarding piing wage,Ms..Gardner responded that the funds were awarded from the Recovery and Reinvestment Act which did not require that it be prevafling wage. Mr. 1Vlul.lin,Mr. Petersen and Mr.l ooharian indicated their sqport of the project. Chairman w ygan stated her intent to ene' along the Bill perty. The.Chair.requested receiving an electronic copy of the ftalffic reports The-Chair also requested that there be a sta ement co flu-it the emergency access be cleared of snowthe winter. The Chair noted that the litin Ian should include kwmentation that the liahflng would be on timers. Mr.Fudal.a gP added the g for lighting should also be included. Mr. Rowley inquired about how much