Committee concerns

·         Location of shaft and which buildings are demolished.

·         Shaft will be situated in the NW corner of the property

·         Ventilation gas?

o   Majority of what is collected is storm water

o   Not very much odorous gas

·         Which properties do you actually own?

o   Does own two buildings up for demolition, trying to obtain the warehouse building now

·         Green leave behind

o   Gathering areas

o   Amphitheater

o   Some pavement necessary for shaft maintenance

o   Looking for funds/partners for new landscaping features above

o   Will be done with project in 2019

·         Have you done any traffic studies? Want to keep the urban block, because the corner is so important.  What kind of structures are you leaving behind above ground?

o   No structures above ground

o   Property can be developed after NEORSD is done, as long as NEORSD can maintain access to it thru a recorded easement agreement.

·         Can the buildings be kept by moving the shaft west?

o    Circulation would be an issue with the trucks and large machinery (cranes, etc) in place

·         Were there tenets in the buildings?

o   Yes, all received relocation assistance

·         In the interest of maintaining the urban corner and street, committee would be opposed to the demolition.

·         Want to create a walkable pedestrian area.

·         Need a traffic scheme for during construction and post construction.

·         Corner should be defined by a building

o   Don’t want to put the shaft under a building, so that’s why the plans are showing it as near to the ROW to optimize the rest of the property

·         We would rather retain what we have, than hope for the possibility of better design down the road.  Can the building be used for storage?

·         Have you worked with the CDC or community when developing these plans?

o   Worked with the CDC, councilperson, and had community meetings at glenville high school

·         After the shaft is complete, what kind of maintenance and access will be needed?

o   Routine maintenance once per week, small 4 man crew

o   Every 10 years the shaft has to be cleaned

Proposed demolition was reviewed and tabled by the Design Review Committee.  Applicant to return on 3/18/14 with traffic study, revised plans, more presenters, etc.  Motion to table passed by unanimous vote.

Members Present

• Kathy Vislosky
• Benny Chew
• Elmer Turner
• R. Scott Nieswander (1st)
• Carol Poh (2nd)
• Ned Reich

Voted to approve the demolition.