PRESENT: Chairman Doug Allen, members Mert Bartels, Tom Ferreri, Mark McEwen, Tom Morrison and Kevin Rooney. Also present was Town Engineer Scott Allen. Absent were Brian Gagne and Councilman Ken Nawrocki.

Chairman Allen called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

PB-03-04 – Kuntz –845 Yellow Mills Road – Home occupation – Tea room – Stephen & Tricia Kuntz were present to explain their request. They own a large Victorian home and would like to use a portion of it to host "tea parties" for children, bridal/baby showers and similar functions for small groups of people. Their property is entirely surrounded by trees and is not visible from adjoining properties. A crushed stone parking area for approximately six (6) vehicles will be installed, and the long (300 ft.) driveway would accommodate any excess. An existing first floor bathroom will be used for customers. No food preparation will be done on site. Motion made by Kevin Rooney, seconded by Tom Ferreri, to grant this home occupation for a tea room at 845 Yellow Mills Road. All in favor; motion approved.

Member Mert Bartels entered the meeting at 7:52 p.m.

PB-14-03 – Osmen/Dunkin' Donuts – Revision of site plan – Steve Osmen, owner of Dunkin' Donuts, Frank Nicoletta and Frank Nicoletta, Jr. of Nicoletta Construction were present to discuss changes in the approved site plan. Due to cost, these changes are being requested to make the project viable for the new owner. All of these items were topics of concern at the time of original approval.

1) Roof units – Shielding was to be done by vinyl fence. The mechanical units were re-designed from two 10-ton units to smaller 5-ton and 7-ton units. Parapet height was increased from 12" to 24" to provide shielding. Visibility of the units was discussed, along with a comparison to the units on the CVS. Board consensus was this change is acceptable.

2) Cooler enclosure – Originally planned to be masonry, but changed and approved as chain link/vinyl to match the roof screening. Frank Nicoletta, Jr. proposed a change to natural screening of arborvitae. Board members felt there would not be sufficient space for plantings. Board-on-board fencing was then discussed. Member consensus was to allow board fencing around the cooler. Fence should be pressure-treated, stained with a darker color (possibly matching building trim) and the same as fence around dumpster.

3) Drive-thru curbing on west side of building – Frank Nicoletta, Jr. proposed pavement striping in lieu of the approved mountable curbing to channel and control drive-thru traffic. Also, he proposed a reduction in the length of curbing, removing 10-15 ft. from the back end. Board members felt pavement striping would not be sufficient and easily ignored by motorists. Consensus was mountable curbing should remain, but the length may be reduced by 10 ft. at the back. Directional pavement markings should be continued along the drive-thru lane past the pickup window.

Long – Route 31 – Rezoning – Brief discussion of rezoning application being submitted to the Town Board. Referral will be coming back to the Planning Board in the near future.

PB-02-04 – Weber – Daansen Road – Realty subdivision – Large parcel encompassing both sides of Daansen Road. Subdivision into two parcels using highway as division line.

Motion made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Tom Ferreri, to approve the 3/8/04 minutes. All in favor; minutes approved.

Motion to adjourn made by Mert Bartels, seconded by Tom Morrison. All in favor; meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Bush

Clerk to the Board