01/10/2001 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Minutes

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n Design Review Committee -2- January 10, 2001 Site and Plan Review 3. Johnny's Tube & Lube — 723 Falmouth Road Proponent Johnny's Tube & Lube last appeared before the committee on December 13, 2000. On advice of the committee, the roof dormers have been adjusted on the plan and pulled back. The plan shows a 25' undisturbed buffer facing Wags Road. The proposed grade retaining wall ties into the curb, is of versa-lock construction, and beige or tan in color. Industrial use zoning requires three parking spaces; plan now shows 17 spaces. Proponent intends to maintain an acre-size undeveloped area upon the lot. The committee is concerned with the oncoming traffic to the site, which comes in at an angle. Traffic at Deer Crossing presents a problem. The committee suggests a 20' strip of ground cover plantings, none in excess of 18". It would be beneficial to clear the trees at the throat of Wags Road; however, Wags Road is privately owned and not town property. The proponent has complied with Mass. Highway District 5 regulations for gas stations, showing 30-degree angled curb cuts, with a 30' radius. A freestanding canopy is planned for the gasoline pump location. Current zoning requires canopy be attached to the building structure; variance is needed. The canopy as shown is red in color; the committee would prefer white. The current plan shows a large, open area of mulch ground cover. The committee would want some plantings to be worked in, or perhaps a little section of fence. There exists a steep slope behind proposed retaining wall, and this should be filled in with ground cover, perhaps junipers, Virginia creeper. At the island within the parking area, burning bush or Japanese holly could be substituted for holly, or perhaps one tree, 5' from curb, plus three shrubs. The plan is to irrigate the lot, and the proponent will require a well for this purpose. The Design Review Committee feels it could approve the current plan conditional upon the proponent adopting the committee's recommendations into the plan.