04/12/2000 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

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-3- 7. Tradesman Center(Crane Condo), Bowdoin Road — Discussion Only Messrs. Brian Grady and Don Shulman participated in an informal discussion regarding preliminary plans for an 8-unit, 96' x 76' metal building on the corner lot, which is in the Industrial area. Total interior is estimated at 9216 sq. ft. Parking will be provided based on two spaces per unit. No public office space is planned. Eight spaces are planned in front of the doors which did not meet with approval. There are concerns from a functional point of view. The consensus was the drive-around is a very tight situation, especially if tradesmen and their trucks will be utilizing the area. Traffic will be one-way around the property with a one-way exit. Suggestions included using narrower spaces, compressing drainage, cutting down the size of the Swale, using underground chambers, and installing larger dumpsters. The applicants were reminded the drains would have to comply with Board of Health regulations, and the Fire Department must be able to get around the building. Another suggestion was to use a 75 ft. setback instead of a 100 ft.; i.e, pull the building forward 25 ft. and use additional screening in the front. It was suggested the door height be 10 ft. rather than the proposed 12 ft. Signs will need to be installed over the doors. A natural area will be maintained as much as possible. The drainage area should be enhanced. A landscaping plan will be submitted at a later date. 8. Canal Auto Body Co., 64 Algonquin Ave., Mash pee Messrs. Russo and Doyle consulted with the Technical Review Committee where many suggestions and comments were received. Mr. Russo reported an abutting lot has been acquired combining two lots into one, resulting in less density. Town water will be brought up to the site, where a hydrant will be located. The building will be located 100 ft. from the edge of the property, and only one entrance will be used. The narrow sides of the buildings will face the street; storage areas will be located in, the rear. It was noted outside storage is allowed in C2 zoning. The applicant was advised he should be certain to apply for a Special Permit if a variance is required. Mr. Bill Haney, and approximately 20 neighbors and abutters voiced their objections to having an auto body business located in the area. They are concerned about potential health problems, water duality, the use of drains, storage of grease, oil and auto parts, as well as a 24-hour tow service across the street from their residential homes.