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Mr. Talanian responded, "I have nothing to do but look at any budget and figure <br /> out what I am going to do with empty stores. Because they are empty, I'm in the real <br /> estate business, have been in the real estate business all my life. I'm lucky I'm still <br /> standing in today's economy to spend this kind of money to try to make are improvement <br /> that I believe in that has no risk on you, none whatsoever. I'm willing to-do it. After this, <br /> I don't have anything to do, nothing. I just look at the budget and there will not be public <br /> affairs that I pay for; if the mall warts to be used they can pay-for it; vacant stores are <br /> eligible for abatement; and that's where it lies. You-can make that decision. Your vote <br /> `rbno'' for this is a..vote""no"in nay judgment for what I can do for-my mal l and the Town <br /> of M shpee. It's embarrassing to erne to have vacant stores; it should be embarrassing for <br /> you too." <br /> The Vice-Chairman commented that the most important matter is the <br /> improvements to safety issues that would be made to Roche Bros-., which is the reason he <br /> is-in favor of the proposal. <br /> At this point the Consulting Engineer reviewed his comment letter dated February <br /> 31) Zoo , stating that the majority are minor comments with regard to details noted on the <br /> plan. He commented-that although the Deputy Fire Chief has submitted a letter of <br /> support.for the project, the plan does not allow the Fire Department to make a right hand <br /> turn into the area from onn 's Lane without going into the other side of the street, <br /> which is a situation he does not want to encourage, recognizing-that it does occur with <br /> large equipment. He stated that he is concerned with a design that would require crossing <br /> over into the lame of oncoming' traffic is a safety issue. Where is-absolutely no problem <br /> making the turn from Charles Street. <br /> The Town Planner reported on an e-mail from the Deputy Fire Chief indicating <br /> that he has reviewed and approved the plans. <br /> The Consulting Engineer noted that in order to provide a loading zone on the <br /> other side of the roads at leash three parking spaces would have-to be removed, stating that <br /> if one remains behind the loading zone it would be considered unsafe as a truck could <br /> back into a parked car. He suggested that two spaces be removed directly opposite the <br /> loading zone along with the handicap ramp. He also commented that a brick surface <br /> would cause confusion for people between where the brick work sups and the sidewalk <br /> begins. <br /> There being no farther Board or Staff`comment the vice-Chairman entertained a <br /> motion. <br /> MOTION:- James Leonard made a Motion to approve the Special Permit Site <br /> Plan Modification to convert Joy Street Pedestrian walkway to Street and Parking area; <br /> which Motion was duly seconded by Joseph Mullin. <br /> ll <br />