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Mr. Joseph Murray was concerned with the meeting notice, where it states "The proposed consolidated parcel will conform to the frontage depth and area requirements of the Zoning Code." At the March 6, 2008 meeting some exceptions to the Zoning Code were mentioned including the frontage and the area of the apron. The letter of May 28 reads that there are no exceptions to the Zoning Code. Ms. Wenger explained the write-up indicates the lot size, area, and width do conform to the code. The variances received are for building setback and apron width, not lot width. They relate to the size of the lot width and frontage of the lot, which do conform. Mr. Lasko added that the square footage and area are in relation to the parcel itself, and does not concern setbacks or where variances or other modifications are required. Mr. Lasko apologized for any inconvenience or confusion. Mr. Lasko moved, seconded by 1VIr. Malone, to approve the consolidation of Permanent Parcel Nuanbers 231-37-024 (0.3114 ac), 231-37-005 (0.1065 ac), 231-37-006 (0.7790 ac), 231-37-007 (0.4572 ac) and 231-37-028 (0.2531 ac) into one parcel that will tota11.9072 acres as represented by the plat map dated May 27, 2008, which was unanimously approved, 7-0. NEW BUSINESS COMS08-0006: Haanpton Inn; SW corner of Countrv Club Blvd & Columbia Rd: (V6Vard 4) Proposal consists of constructing a new 94-room hotel. Note: Variances may be required. Ms. Wenger provided an overview of the project. The proposal consists of a new hotel to be constructed on the vacant parcel at the southwest corner of Country Club Boulevard and Columbia Road. The parcel is zoned for mixed use. The hotel will be developed on the western portion of the site, with the remainder of the site to remain vacant for possible future development. The building is four stories, with a brick veneer base and EIFS for the remainder. The proposal includes two curb cuts onto Country Club plus a cross access drive to the parcel to the west, which requires an easement and for which documentation is required. The sidewalk will be extended down Country Club, and should also be extended along Columbia Road. In addition to the zoning regulations, this parcel is subject to deed restrictions imposed in the early 90's. The restrictions include office or hotel only - no general or local retail, a maximum height four stories, a 50 foot landscape buffer on Columbia and where abutting any Residential District (including Country Club Blvd.), and no driveway access to Columbia. Storm water will be collected in a dry basin along Country Club. A second dry basin is proposed to handle future development of the site. The sign plan and site plan do not coincide. In regards to the 50-foot landscape setback, Ms. Wenger felt that the eastern driveway could be reconfigured to preserve more green space in the setback area. Mr. Conway said information requested by the Building Department was incomplete. He had questions on the number of rooms and parking spaces, which conflict on the plans. Concerning photometrics, outdoor lighting levels appear fairly low. The parking was altered for the 50' setback yet light fixtures are still shown in that area. A light pole is shown as 27.5' high, which because of its location can only be 20'. Due to conflicting drawings, the exact location of the 2