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3. Clarke Proposed Plan Review - DiNisco • DiNisco provided a general plan update /overview • DiNisco's discussion included PCB removal and possible ways to test cement asbestos panels by cutting or drilling them while in place. • Test pits and probes were executed near the tennis courts to define the depth of ledge, for the tennis court relocation. • DiNisco noted that a meeting would be scheduled by the town with several residential abutters, after the Town Meeting vote, to further discuss the project. • PBC asked about the bus routing, and the roadway width. • DiNisco informed PBC that part of the roadway is being widened, along with the sidewalk. DiNisco has met with representatives of Traffic, safety, Fire & Engineering several times and bus routing and drop off /pickup was reviewed. • An area of concern was discussed regarding the roof and how the new roof will be joined to the existing one. • The Plaza is handicap accessible • There will be a canopy covering the stairs to the entrance. • A variance will be needed for a portion of the sidewalk that goes along the Stedman road at the northwest corner of the building. • PBC asked about the signage on top of the canopy, as there is one on the building and can either one be removed? • The building sign has to stay due to asbestos imbedded in the concrete, DiNisco can remove the signage from the canopy fascia. • PBC asked about materials and questioned using metal panels. DiNisco discussed brick colors and how metal panels can be problematic like at Estabrook; along with unreliable delivery times. • PBC set up a small group (without quorum) meeting at Ken's office to review design materials for both Clarke and Diamond. (Lee, Ned, Carl, Eric & Howard) 5. Diamond Proposed Plan Review - DiNisco • DiNisco reviewed a circulation pattern that would be supported by the site design. Parent drop off /pickup will be at the main entrance to the school. The busses will travel in one direction in the morning and que up on the teacher side of the parking lot for afternoon pickup. • PBC was concerned about only one way for parents to come in and drop /off due to the fact they can use both sides of the school now. They also feel the front side may not be able to handle the additional amount of traffic. • Traffic patterns may need to be addressed by Traffic Safety, but the designer felt this was the best solution for the addition that is being built, which was reviewed with Fire and Police, and the corresponding site plan was approved at Con Comm. • Judy mentioned she had brought up this traffic discussion on Dec 22 with DiNisco, & PBC regarding the walkways and distances. • DiNisco and PBC stated this site plan allows for multiple traffic scenarios and the school department would need to decide ultimately on how they want to use it. • Judy mentioned bicycles come in both ways and DiNisco informed that sidewalks will be wide enough for both walkers and bikers to use from either entrance. PCB Meeting 03.07.16 Page 2