As previously discussed in the landscape section, this will lead to large mud areas on the site for multiple years. The likely unfinished look of the site is not consistent with good planning practices and principles. The large dirt and mud areas combined with the topography of the site would likely lead to continuous maintenance in order to prevent erosion into the public right of way. Staff strongly recommends revision of the planting plan to include full size plantings and woody shrubs to stabilize the planting beds from completion of the project and through different seasons. The landscape concerns discussed have a potentially negative impact on public utilities. The rain garden system is being proposed as mitigation for the increased runoff on site. The capacity and function of the rain garden will not be reached until the plants are established. As the seeds are growing, water will still be channeled to the rain gardens, eroding the edges and likely altering the topography without the stabilizing provided by root systems of grown plants. The potential erosion and mud leaving private property could cause increased maintenance needs along the sidewalks and roads as well as the sewer drain inlets. Director Istenes stated that the proposed project is in conformance with the requirements of the R-2 Zoning District. Storm water will be adequately managed on site. The landscape plan features a variety of native species, grasses and trees; however, the seeded planting plan will take multiple years to establish and most of the plants proposed will die back during winter months.

Storm water will be adequately managed on site. The landscape plan features a variety of native species, grasses and trees; however, the seeded planting plan will take multiple years to establish and most of the plants proposed will die back during winter months. Staff is of the opinion that the project meets the criteria for site plan approval subject to staff to approve with the condition that the landscape plan be revised per comments outlined in the City’s contracted landscape architect’s review letter dated September 27, 2017. Due to a conflict of interest, Scott Wilson recused himself; he left the member table and did not participate in any discussion and/or vote with regard to this project. Ms. Mozenter stated that they want to convert the church sanctuary to a synagogue. Chairman Lichtenfeld noted that there is no walkway on the west end of the parking area which will result in people walking across landscaping.

The motion was seconded by Brian Maguire and unanimously approved by the Board. The architectural aspects of the project were now up for review. Susan Istenes explained that the applicant proposes to renovate the interior of the existing building and to construct a new 9,456 square foot addition for a total building area of 41,929 square feet. The existing accessory structure will be demolished. The existing parking lot will be reconfigured to include 24 spaces. The parking lot will be accessible from Hanley Road and Linden Avenue. The primary building material of the existing building is red brick with an accent material of limestone. The building elevations feature frequent and uniformly spaced windows and a flat roof, with the exception of the gable roof above the existing sanctuary. The existing building will largely

10 remain intact. Some windows on the existing sanctuary will be replaced with clear glazing. The main entrance to the existing church sanctuary located at the southeast corner of the building will be replaced with windows, but the opening sizes of the doors will remain the same. The area below the existing door will be excavated to expose the lower level of the building and create a recessed play area for the daycare. The proposed plan also includes excavating an area at the northwest corner of the building to create a sunken patio and expose the lower level of the daycare. New walls are proposed outlining both recessed areas and the four surface parking spaces located along Linden Avenue. The proposed concrete walls will be clad in dark limestone panels and range in height from 3.5 feet to 4 feet above grade. The proposed addition is attached to the southwest corner of the existing building, extending toward Maryland Avenue. The addition will include a below grade level attached to the lower level of the existing building and an at grade level attached to the first level of the existing building. The main level of the addition will feature two story ceiling height. The primary building material of the proposed addition is limestone panels in a dark and a light tone. The dark tone limestone panels measure 6 inches tall by 6 feet long and clad the lower portion of the addition.