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Minutes of the Meeting of February 20, 2003. PRESENT: Paul B. Carroll, Chairman Gregory L. Pando Robert J. Quigley, Alternate Member Charles J. Armando, Alternate Member ALSO PRESENT: Sue Franco, Recording Secretary Mr. Carroll opened the Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Salah Hearing Room, Memorial Hall. US Foodservice, Inc. - 135 Will Drive Mr. John Church, representing petitioner, requested by telephone call a continuation of the hearing because of flight delays with the recent storm. Mr. Carroll continued the matter to March 6, 2003. American Lezion - 950R Washinzton St. Messrs. Carroll, Pando and Quigley heard the petition. Mr. Alan Leary came before the Board representing petitioner. He stated the petitioner is seeking a modification of the Site Plan (Canton High School, 960 Washington St.) dated 12/5/02, in order to add two additions to the existing building. The first addition would be a thirty-two (32') foot by thirty-three (33 ') foot two-story addition, however, the first floor of said addition would be a basement level floor and the second floor would be a first floor. The second addition would be five (5') feet by nine (9') feet and would be located at the corner of the building. He stated there would be no changes in drainage, utilities, lighting or vehicular movement, however, 1100 s.f. of impervious surface would be created. The larger addition would make the existing building compliant with the ADA. Mr. Leary stated there are several members of the post who are in wheelchairs and are unable to visit because the building is currently not handicapped accessible. He referenced a memorandum from the Board of Selectmen stating they are in support of the proposed additions.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of February 20, 2003 Page 2 of 5 He stated they met with Planning Board and they have requested an updated plan stamped and certified by a registered engineer, however, they do not think any further engineering review is necessary. In terms of parking, Mr. Leary stated there are presently 151 seats in the existing building. The addition would increase the seating to 231, which would require 116 spaces. He stated there are 144 spaces currently available within 210'. He stated there are three times during the year when the parking is conflicted: Thanksgiving Day, Fourth of July and high school graduation. He stated at all other times, the parking between the high school and the American Legion is compatible. Mr. Leary stated the Legion hours are weekdays from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., however, on Wednesdays, they open at 12 p.m. He stated there are usually two employees and one manager at the site. He stated the Legion is a very active post with 575 members presently. Mr. Barry Schneiders, manager of American Legion, stated he has spoken with Superintendent Irene Sherry Kaplan and she is aware of the Legion's expansion plans. Mr. Pando inquired as to whether they are within the 100' buffer zone. Mr. Leary stated they are within the 100' buffer zone. He stated Mr. Dineen, vice commander of the Legion, spoke with Mr. Bob Murphy and it was decided the Legion would dig out a leaching field that was mistakenly filled in when the tennis courts were put in years ago. Mr. Dineen stated they will dig out an area of approximately three quarters of an acre, which will allow drainage. He stated the Conservation Commission also feels this will handle any drainage issues. Mr. Quigley inquired as to who owns the building. Mr. Leary stated the building is town-owned and there is a long term lease agreement, which was recently re-consummated, between the American Legion and the Board of Selectmen. He stated the Legion would fund the proposed project. Mr. Pando stated he feels the only relief necessary is an Extension of Non- Conforming Use and a minor modification to Site Plan. He stated with respect to the overall site, the requested changes are very minor and do not include any safety factors, parking, utilities or parking. Mr. Quigley concurred. He stated he does not feel the site would require any review from the Planning Board.