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Prior to the meeting, the petitions and supporting data were reviewed by the Building Commissioner, Conservation Administrator, Town Engineer, Board of Selectmen, the Planning Director, the Historic District Commission Clerk, Historical Commission, Economic Development, and the Zoning Administrator. Comments were received from the Zoning Administrator, Conservation Administrator, Engineering Department, Health Department, Chief McLean and Planning Department. Presenter: John Farrington attorney on behalf of Colbea Enterprises Mr. Farrington presented the petition. He provided a review of the project. They plan to address three issues. The first thing being improved is the existing site design to make it less confusing and dangerous for customers and deliveries. Second is a replacement of the underground fuel storage tank system. The third is the replacement of the older building to meet functional and ADA requirements. Sheryl Guglielmo, LEED AP Senior Project Manager, reviewed the changes they made from the previous Hearing. She stated they reduced the building footprint by taking ten feet off the left side of the building, Reducing the total square footage from 27,000 to 24,000 square feet. They have reduced the overhang on the building as well. The dumpster enclosure has been moved and made smaller. The bike racks have been relocated and they added more. There is a new connector between this property and Wagon Wheel. They added new light posts. They made minor changes to the landscape plan. The building height has been reduced from 31’ 3” to 20’ 9”. This is the lowest they can get the roof. They still have the equipment screen. A Board Member, Nyles N. Barnert, questioned the curb cut on Waltham street. He worried the arrows will fade and suggested a “do not exit” sign to the right of the entrance. Heather Monticup, of Greenman-Pedersen Traffic Engineer at 181 Ballardvale Street Wilmington MA, stated a sign would be ok if it is way over to the left. Chair, Ralph D. Clifford, questioned if there was a sign proposed for the medium in that exit (Ms. Monticup stated no, just painted because it is a truck entrance/exit). Mr. Farrington stated they could find an appropriate way to sign this. Ms. Monticup stated the concern is people are going to be too far left when using this exit. Mr. Clifford asked if it would be acceptable to add a condition that the signage will be reasonably acceptable to the Building Commissioner (Agreed). Mr. Clifford stated the furlong case focuses on likely to cause injury. He questioned if this a problem with this parcel. Andrew Delli Carpini, CEO of Colbea Enterprises at 7 Josephine Drive, Smithfield FI, stated there is nothing he can recall, perhaps minor incidences. Mr. Farrington stated one of the consultants stated they had a minor accident there 15 years ago. Mr. Clifford questioned how the proposed design improves safety (Mr. Delli Carpini stated the new design removes the requirement to back up at the dispensers. The current design does not