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landscaping on top, in front of the existing sound barrier. 1VIr. Patel agreed to do tlus. In reference to the pole sign, Mr. Patel explained that the faces in the pole sign would be changed for now, and replaced with a ground sign later when it is required. Mr. Tallon pointed out that previously there had been a landscape plan, and the commission wou.ld like the landscaping installed as originally approved. It was noted that the mound was originally 34 foot and this plan shows a 30 foot grass area in the rear. Mr. Tallon did not believe that there would be a problem with a 30 foot mound. Mr. Patel advised that the free standing cooler was to be added on the outside with a door from the kitchen. The members would like the cooler enclosed in same brick as the building. Mr. Patel stated that he would also put a roof on it. Mr. Tallon would prefer to have the cooler in the inset part of the building, but Mr. Patel "stated that it would not fit and it would also block the windows. Mr. Tallon asked him to present a drawing showing how the cooler would look on that side of the building. Building Commissioner Conway advised that the cooler would not increase the square footage of the building. He further explained that the architect who did the original drawing would not let Mr. Patel use it because he had never been paid for it by the previous developers. Mr. Tallon asked Mr. Patel to present a drawing depicting all of the laudscaping; the parking; the mound; the addition to, the building; the elevations to the building with the addition; and the trash enclosure. Mr. Patel advised that 6 trees would have to be removed because they were in the parking area and that the open area of the building was to be landscaped. The members suggested that: the horizontal parking space (1) next to the_ slab is to be removed and that the architectural review board study the front landscaping and suggest something higher. Mr. Conway advised that the plans for the interior area have been approved and the inside has a bar, an eating area, and nine pool tables. There will be no bands or live entertainment. Mr. Tallon asked the owner to bring a survey done by an architect so that there are accurate measurements and pin marks. Mr. McDermott advised that the Engineering Department must have a sealed drawing by,either an architect or an engineer. Mr. Hamdan, a neighbor, advised that there have always been problems with noise from the various restaurants which have occupied this building. He maintained that the back of their homes and yards were not usable, since there was noise from cars screeching in the, back, car doors slamming, cars parlting right behind the fence and people yelling. .He stated usually these businesses start out being open seven days a week and then they dwindle down. The neighbors had frequently called police, but usually the noise quieted down before they came, he speculated that they had a police scanner. He believed that even though no music will be played, there will still be loud, boisterous people since liquor is being served. He would prefer that the parking spaces in the back be eliminated and landscaping installed. He stated that the trees that are to be removed did ba$le the noise somewhat. He questioned if a market" study had been done to deteriniue if this business will succeed since all the other businesses have failed. He stated it would be a shame to kill the trees and pave over the ground and then have the business fail and suggested that they only pave part of it and see how well the business does. He had a summary of questions from other neighbors: how will interior noise be ba$led; how many trees to be removed; will pavement be sloped because of drainage problems; will there be exhaust fumes from the barbecue; will the signage be gaudy; what kind of lighting is planned, lighting is annoying now; where will the garbage container be located, and how will it be contained; will fence be maintained since it is beginning to lean now. He noted that there was one light on the corner of the building that shined into his house now. Mr. Morano, who lives behind this property, is concerned because there are existing drainage problems and also has had problems with lights shuung onto his house. He noted that his family had been kept awake when they were working late at night and believed that the situation would be worse when the restaurant was open unti12:30 in the morning. He is concemed about parking spaces 30 feet from his propeity and noise from people who had been drinking. Mr. Hulec reiterated the other resideuts concerns and is also concerned about odor abatement because he believed that the neighbors might be smelling barbecue 365 days ofthe year.,Mr. Chao, who also lives belund the property, has the saine conceins but also noted that there was no fence behind the east parking lot and they had people 7