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<br /> - <br /> Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting, July 1, 1987 <br /> Page 4 <br /> CASE #87-21 (Cont'd) Commission discussed w~th ~avidson the Board of Appeals <br /> concerns; Davidson advised that he had met with them at . <br /> the site on 6/30/87. He noted that the width limitations of the right-of-way <br /> would preclude a large berm in that area. He is proposing to relocate the <br /> current landscaping onto this 5 ft. wide area; it is his opinion this <br /> relocation will create adequate screening because of the clustering of the <br /> plantings. Davidson advised he had not considered a brick wall due to the fact <br /> it would not be cost effective; relocation of the landscaping will be a <br /> substantial investment. He discussed the concerns relative to the access road <br /> with the Chairperson Barbara Piotrowski earlier today; it was his opinion he <br /> cleared up the matter with her in the discussion. <br /> Member Zehm advised it was her opinion that recommending approval would be <br /> precedent setting and similar cas~s had been denied in the past; Curtis agreed. <br /> Member Meury stated that he did not see any problem with recommending approval. <br /> Member Martin expressed concern relative to the loss of green space; his <br /> opinion is that the justification related by the applicant has been purely <br /> economical; he also agreed with Zehm that it would be precedent setting. <br /> Member Malone commented that recommending approval would provide a short term <br /> solution to a long term problem; if tenant continues the growth rate this <br /> coverage variance will not be sufficient. <br /> There was discussion relative to the applicant pursuing a smaller percentage <br /> variance and considering rearrangement of the parking lot area. . <br /> Davidson asked if the Commission members would prefer a parking ramp as a <br /> solution to the problem. <br /> The Planner commented that additional building coverage would be feasible, <br /> without a variance; the possibility would have to be examined, but that type of <br /> expansion would not impact open space. <br /> Moved by Curtis, seconded by Meury, that Commission <br /> recommend to Council denial of Case #87-21, Site Coverage Variance at 1275 Red <br /> Fox Road, Everest II, based on the fact there is no identifiable hardship. <br /> Motion carried. (Curtis, Martin, Savage, Zehm voting in favor; Meury and <br /> Babcook opposed; Malone abstained) (4-2-1) <br /> Moved by Zehm, seconded by Martin, that Commission <br /> recommends the applicant increase parking, if so desired, up to the 75 percent <br /> maximum coverage; conditioned upon the expansion being added at the rear of the <br /> building (east side rear of site) in a manner generally in accordance with the <br /> plan submitted. Motion carried. (Zehm, Martin, Curtis, Babcook, Meury, Savage <br /> voting in favor; Malone abstained) (6-0-1) <br /> CASE #87-22; AMENDED Planner Miller reviewed his memorandum of June 26th; <br /> SITE PLAN, RED FOX & explaining the applicant's plan to convert the Town <br /> LEXINGTON, PERKINS/ Crier restaurant to a Perkins restaurant. The <br /> CONSTRUCTION 70 conversion includes: interior remodeling, construction <br /> of additions for a new entrance, a solarium dining . <br /> area, and food storage facilities and an exterior face-lift. Miller stated <br /> expansion of the parking lot is also proposed, <br />