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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLANNING MINUTES 2000-10-17 18068 MINUTES OF THE 813th REGULAR MEETING HELD BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA New On Tuesday, October 17, 2000, the City Planning Commission of the City of Livonia held its 813th Regular Meeting in the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan. Mr. James C. McCann, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: James C. McCann Robert Alanskas Dan Piercecchi William LaPine Elaine Koons H. G. Shane Members absent: None Messrs. Mark Taormina, Planning Director, Al Nowak, Planner IV and Scott Miller, Planner II were also present. Chairman McCann informed the audience that if a petition on tonight's agenda involves a rezoning request, this Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council who, in turn, will hold its own public hearing, and will make the fmal determination as to whether a petition is approved or denied. The Planning Commission holds the only public hearing on a request for preliminary plat and/or vacating petition. The Commission's recommendation is forwarded to the City Council for the final determination as to whether a plat is accepted or rejected. If a 'go,, petition requesting a waiver of use or site plan is denied tonight, the petitioner has ten days in which to appeal the decision, in writing, to the City Council. Resolutions adopted by the City Planning Commission become effective seven(7) days after the date of adoption. The Planning Commission and the professional staff have reviewed each of these petitions upon their filing. The staff has furnished the Commission with both approving and denying resolutions, which the Commission may, or may not, use depending on the outcome of the proceedings tonight. We will begin with the Miscellaneous Site Plans for our agenda. ITEM #1 PETITION 2000-10-08-16 Deerfield Woods Apartments (Home Properties) Mr. Piercecchi, Acting Secretary, announced the first item on the agenda is Petition 2000-10- 08-16 requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 of the Zoning Ordinance in connection with a proposal to construct a clubhouse on property located at 19683 Farmington Road in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 4. Mr. Miller: This site is located between the 7-Farmington Shopping Center and the Knights of Columbus Hall. Immediately adjacent to the south of the property is the closed Fire Station No. 3 site that was recently rezoned from PL and RUF to OS. The petitioner is requesting approval to construct a clubhouse on a small vacant piece of land next to the existing swimming pool of the apartments ,o, complex. Right now this area contains a couple of in-ground barbeque grills, picnic tables and benches and is used primarily as a common picnic grounds. 18069 The new clubhouse would be 1,993 sq. ft. in size. The submitted Floor Plan shows that this building would contain; both, a manager's and a leasing office, a social room with adjoining kitchen, an exercise room and his and her `�.. bathrooms. Because this facility is only intended to be utilized by the renters of the complex, the overall parking requirement is not affected. The plan does show five (5) additional spaces proposed out in front of the new clubhouse. The new building would be constructed out of brick and vinyl siding. The petitioner has stated that the brick on the clubhouse would match that of the existing apartment buildings. The roof would be covered with asphalt shingles. Mr. McCann: Is there any correspondence? Mr. Taormina: There are four items of correspondence. The first letter is from the Engineering Division, dated October 4, 2000, and reads as follows: "Pursuant to your request, the Engineering Division has reviewed the above referenced petition. The Engineering Division has no objections to the proposal or the legal description contained therein. We trust that this will provide you with the information requested." The letter is signed by David Lear, P.E., Civil Engineer. The second letter is from the Division of Police, dated October 11, 2000, and reads as follows: "We have reviewed the plans regarding the proposed construction of a clubhouse for the Deerfield Woods Apartments. We have no objection to the plans as submitted except that we would recommend that one of the proposed parking spaces be designated as handicap parking." The letter is signed by Wesley McKee, Sergeant, Traffic Bureau. The third letter is from the Inspection Department, dated October 12, 2000, and reads as *au, follows: "Pursuant to your request of October 2,2 000, the above referenced petition has been reviewed. The following is noted: (1) The scale noted on the floor plan is incorrect. It is 1/4"per foot. (2) The elevations do not clearly show that the exterior is to be constructed of maintenance free materials and should be clarified exactly for the Commission's review. This Department has no further objections to this petition." The letter is signed by Alex Bishop, Senior Building Inspector. The fourth letter is from the Livonia Fire &Rescue Division, dated October 13, 2000, and reads as follows: "This office has reviewed the site plan submitted in connection with a request to construct a clubhouse on property located at the above referenced address. We have no objections to this proposal." The letter is signed by Joel R. Williamson, Fire Marshal. That is the extent of the correspondence. Mr. McCann: Is the petitioner here this evening? Marc Dykes, Home Properties, 26899 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Mr. McCann: Is there anything additional you would like to tell us about this project? Mr. Dykes: Not at this point. We recently purchased the project in March and what we do is we come in and put some renovations into it. One of the things that we try to target is the facility that our staff works out of and presentation to the `�... community. That is what we are looking into, putting in new community centers and leasing offices. That is what we are proposing here. 18070 Mr. McCann: Are there any questions from the Commissioners? `�.. Mr. Alanskas: Upon visiting your site, exactly where you are going to put this? There are three beautiful trees. What are you going to do with those trees? Mr. Dykes: Can you be more specific? Mr. Alanskas: There are two large pine trees and the third one, it is not a pine tree, but it looks like it is going to be right where the clubhouse is going to be. They are about 30 or 40 feet tall. Mr. Dykes: There is one pine tree as you approach into the property and there is one pine tree as you come into it. That is probably the tallest. That one we are attempting to save. Because we are thinking the way the building is going to face, we can still see the front entrance of the community center. Mr. Alanskas: Because the building is only going to be about 23 feet from the existing pool. Mr. Dykes: Correct. At this point we will be able to save the one tree. There are two other deciduous trees that we will be removing and/or taking down. There is another pine tree in the back that currently that will also come down just because of the location. Mr. Alanskas: I just didn't want it to go to waste. I thought maybe the City could use them. r.. Mr. Dykes: By all means. We could discuss any options with the City. I know the one pine tree in the back is so close that we will have to remove it and relocate it to some extent. Mr. Alanskas: Maybe you could discuss that with the Planning Department when that time comes. Mr. LaPine: Is the clubhouse going to be used for rentals for the people in the complex for having a shower or something like that? Mr. Dykes: There is a social room with a kitchenette and it will be open to the residents for their use. We will have resident functions there. Mr. LaPine: These are still rentals, are they not? Mr. Dykes: Yes. Mr. LaPine: Do you have any plans in the future of making them condos and selling them off as condos? Mr. Dykes: No. The current structure of our company, we are a real estate investment trust company, and it has been the target of our product that we just own and operate rental communities. 18071 Mr. LaPine: I have lived behind there. That facility has been there a long time. It has been well kept and I hope that you can keep it in the same way that Mr. Schostak �.. kept it during the years that he owned it. Mr. Dykes: Most definitely. We have 23 communities around the southeastern Michigan area and that is what we strive to do is to go in and buy older communities and when we do that, we come in and put in investment dollars into it. That usually entails new community centers, upgrades to the unit, exterior and interior, so we can maintain them. Mr. LaPine: Thank you. Mr. McCann: Are there any further questions? Hearing none, I have a couple. Would it be a problem to take the brick up to the first level? As a clubhouse, it seems like it would get a little more use and if you brought it above the window level, it seems to me, that it would last a little better. It would be less subject to abuse and damage. It looks like it has about a three foot wainscot now and if you brought it above the first level of the windows, it appears it would look a little nicer and last a little longer. Mr. Dykes: This was recently completed. In our design process and planning, we do site evaluation and determine what type of building will blend in. Obviously, we are dealing with old materials that are currently outdated and trying to match them sometimes is not feasible. Is it out of the question to do that? No, we can go back and suggest to the architect that we bring up the brick and add brick in certain areas. With the initial plan, the concept they come up with, they look at the mix and try to see that it gives us a good balance. Is it out of the question? No. We can go back and add more brick in some areas, but again, we try to get a blend. It is going to be difficult to find but we try to come as close as we can to matching what is out there. Mr. McCann: It just looks half done by bringing it up three feet and stopping half way into a window. It just doesn't do it for me. Anybody else? I will go to the audience. Is there anybody in the audience wishing to speak for or against this petition? Seeing nobody, a motion is in order. On a motion by Mrs. Koons, seconded by Mr. LaPine and unanimously approved, it was #10-186-2000 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council that Petition 2000-10-08-16 Deerfield Woods Apartments by Home Properties requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.58 of the Zoning Ordinance in connection with a proposal to construct a clubhouse on property located at 19683 Farmington Road in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 4 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1) That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated September 13, 2000 prepared by Warner, Cantrell& Padmos, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 18072 2) That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of hydroseeding; 3) That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan prepared by Alexander V. Bogaerts &Associates, as received by the Planning Commission on September 29, 2000, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 4) That the brick used in the construction shall be full face 4-inch brick, no exceptions; 5) That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building permits are applied for, and; 6) That the petitioner shall increase the height of the brick on the building. Mr. McCann: Is there any discussion? Mr. LaPine: Mark, you said in the correspondence we got from the Inspection Department that had something to do with the material. Will you see that that is taken care of? Mr. Taormina: Yes. Their concern is the type of materials and whether they would be maintenance free. That is partially addressed in our resolution this evening. Mr. LaPine: All right. Thank you. Mr. Piercecchi: I agree with your findings on this brick area. I made this point at the study meeting. I would like to offer an amendment because I am sure that they will be happy that we did this, that they move the brick over the window areas. Mr. McCann: Mrs. Koons did add that in. Mr. McCann, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. It will go on to City Council with an approving resolution. This concludes the Miscellaneous Site Plan portion of the agenda. We will now proceed with the Pending Item section of our agenda. These items have been discussed at length in prior meetings therefore, there will only be limited discussion tonight. Audience participation will require unanimous consent from the Commission. ITEM #2 PETITION 2000-08-01-15 Livonia Public Schools Mr. Piercecchi, Secretary, announced the next item on the agenda is Petition 2000-08-01-15 by Livonia Public Schools requesting to rezone Lots 1137 to 1146, inclusive, and lots 1167 to 1176, inclusive, of Rosedale Gardens,No. 4 Subdivision, including the east half of the adjacent vacated Hubbard Road in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 34 on the west side of Cranston Avenue between Orangelawn Avenue �,�, and West Chicago Road from PL to R-1. 18073 On a motion by Mr. Piercecchi, seconded by Mr. Shane, and unanimously approved, it was #10-187-2000 RESOLVED that, the City Planning Commission does hereby recommend 'N.• that Petition 2000-08-01-15 by Livonia Public Schools requesting to rezone Lots 1137 to 1146, inclusive, and lots 1167 to 1176, inclusive, of Rosedale Gardens, No. 4 Subdivision, including the east half of the adjacent vacated Hubbard Road in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 34 on the west side of Cranston Avenue between Orangelawn Avenue and West Chicago Road from PL to R-1 be removed from the table. Mr. McCann, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. Is there some new correspondence in the file? Do you want to read them into the record? Mr. Taormina: There are three letters that have been received by the Planning Department. The first letter is from Irene Kracht Turner, 9629 Cranston, Livonia, dated October 11, 2000 which reads as follows: "Dear Friends, I am writing this in reference to the use of the land where Rosedale School was located. Our home is the first house south of the property and we are very concerned about what the Livonia School Board proposes to do with that property and also the length of time they will be doing it. We are concerned about the style of the one-story homes they will build and how they will fit into our very unique neighborhood. Eight homes, all the same style and mostly garage frontage, are not in keeping with our street. There must be other options, even to keeping the area as a park. Please consider this. Also, the School Board is saying this will take 8 \Nu, years to complete and will last through the school year (nine months) each year. We are Senior Citizens, in our seventies, and the thought of hammering and pounding and other construction noises and the traffic it will bring until the year 2009 is almost more than we can comprehend. We are already feeling very stressed about all this. I am a life long resident of Livonia (from the Wilson pioneer family) and I have been a resident of Rosedale Gardens since moving here in 1936 with my parents. I feel we deserve better than 8 years of stressful activities next door to us. We attended the meeting on October 3rd and will be at the meeting on October 17`h. Please take into consideration the points I have made in this letter and please let it help you make the right decision. Thank you. Sincerely, Irene Kracht Turner." The second letter is from the Livonia Public Schools, dated October 13, 2000, which reads as follows: "Dear Mark, Listening to the individuals in attendance at the October 3,2 000,planning commission meeting, there appeared to be three main issues: (1) Concerns over the length of the building process (2) The desire for two story homes (3) The design of the homes proposed. In response to items one and two, the Livonia Public Schools is currently reviewing the needs of the Home Construction Program and available resources to determine the possibility of selling two of the five lots on Cranston. This change would reduce the time required to complete the building process, and make space available for the possible construction of two-story homes. The district also realizes the need to construct homes that blend in with the area and are marketable to prospective buyers. To address this concern, I have requested N.. that the Livonia Career/Technical Center, through the architectural drafting 18074 class, develop two floor plans and two elevations of each of those floor plans. This is a great opportunity to have additional students involved in real life situations; however, it does take additional time." The letter is signed by ``- David L. Watson, Director of Operations. Lastly, we have a letter from Mike McGee, President of Old Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association, dated October 17, 2000, which reads as follows: "On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Old Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association, I am writing to confirm and repeat the comments made by members of our Association at the October 3 public hearing on this petition. We respect the School District's commitment to the Career Center training program and understand the District's need to find additional properties for home construction. By the same token, the prospect of converting the Rosedale School site from public land to residential property is perhaps the single most significant development proposal to be made within our neighborhood in the past 50 years. As a community we are understandably very concerned about all of the details - the fine print- of whatever proposal is finally made by the School District. We are willing to work together with the School District to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. There remain many issues, however, that are not yet resolved. These include how much property will be left as public land and open space, the possibility of finding alternative locations in or near the City for the program, the number of homes to be constructed, the architectural style, the type of building materials, the timing of the construction, and other issues. Because these questions remain unanswered, in particular the question of how much open space will remain, we believe the rezoning petition is premature. We therefore cannot support the rezoning petition at this time. Thank you for your consideration." That is the extent of the additional correspondence. Mr. McCann: Is the petitioner here this evening? Is there anything additional besides your letter that you wanted into the record before the motion is made? Dave Watson, Director of Operations for the School District. No, I don't think so. The letter pretty much speaks to the issues that we heard from the people the last time. We realize, the District realizes, probably being the largest holder of land within the City, that any of the properties and attempting to continue our program, we are going to impact our green space somewhere. Looking at the alternatives that were presented in the letter, we think we are beginning to address some of the issues that were raised. Mr. McCann: Thank you. Is there anything from the Commissioners? Mr. Piercecchi: Inasmuch as this is somewhere down the road, would it be possible, or would it be practical for you to ask that this be postponed for a while? Mr. Watson: Looking at the length of time the process is going to take, I guess we are using our last lot currently on Stark Road. Therefore, we need a space available next spring to be able to put a basement on so that the basement and everything is ready for the kids in the fall. I would appreciate moving ahead. There is engineering work that has to be done. Obviously, we have to go through 18075 different issues with the Council so any delays at this point could jeopardize the place to have the kids work in the fall. 'ow Mr. McCann: Mr. Taormina, I have been looking at this. We will go from here to the Council, correct? Mr. Taormina: That is correct. Mr. McCann: Will it come back to us for a preliminary plat approval? Mr. Taormina: In this particular case, no, it would not. Mr. McCann: And that is because there is multiple lots and they will be doing lot splits? Mr. Taormina: The lots they plan to build on are existing-platted lots of records. They propose to combine these lots and utilize them as they were originally platted. Mr. McCann: These are as they were originally platted? Mr. Taormina: That is correct. Mr. McCann: Will there be any splits required? Mr. Taormina: The only split that would be required involves the vacated street. None of the lots fronting on Cranston would require any further divisions nor would the lots presently located along that portion of vacated Hubbard Avenue. But again, there needs to be action taken relative to reopening that portion of Hubbard Avenue that would provide access to the proposed building sites. Mr. LaPine: Mark, their request is for rezoning R-1. Is that correct? Mr. Taormina: That is correct. Mr. LaPine: But they are 80-foot lots. Why aren't they being rezoned R-3? Mr. Taormina: The initial request came to the City without any specific details on to the size of lots that were being proposed. Since then we viewed various options. The current proposal provides for 80 foot wide lots. Mr. LaPine: They mention that they may be willing to sell off two lots. Let's say they sell each one of these lots to an individual. They are 80-foot lots. As long as they meet all the requirements of the zoning, setbacks etc., anybody who bought those two lots could build any type of home they want as long as they met the requirements of the ordinance. Is that correct? Mr. Taormina: Once the property is rezoned, that is correct. Mr. LaPine: So which means in effect, we may have some control over the lots on Cranston, the School District, but we may not have any control over the two lots that are 18076 sold off as individual lots because they met the requirements. They meet the setbacks. They meet the side yards. They meet the rear yards. �• Mr. Taormina: I'm not sure what additional control we would have in terms of the School District's development of those sites. Once the lots are rezoned and sold for building purposes, the answer is yes, as long as they meet the City's codes and ordinances. I am not aware that there would be any additional restrictions pertaining to those developments. I am not sure the subdivision has any rules or regulations that apply to these lots. Mr. LaPine: You don't know if they have any deed restrictions or things of that nature? Mr. Taormina: I have not been made aware of any deed restrictions that apply to these particular lots that differ from the City's zoning requirements. Mr. LaPine: Mr. Chairman, there is one other point I want to bring up. One of the problems I have about this also is that Rosedale Gardens was just repaved in the last year. If it takes eight years to develop these lots, in my opinion, I don't know how long that road was built for. Mr. McCann: There is not a table on the motion. Is this a question? Mr. LaPine: It is a question. Is the up and down of that road for eight years with heavy equipment, is that going to be any strain on that road? `%r. Mr. McCann: I think that question is better directed to our staff even though I do some work for companies in that respect. I don't know if the stress would be any greater over eight years with the trucks or doing eight lots in one year. Mr. LaPine: The only difference is you would bring the heavy equipment in one time. Say it was a subdivider building these lots. He would do all of his basements all at one time, take out his heavy equipment then you wouldn't have his heavy equipment coming in. That is the only thing I was bringing up. Thank you. Mr. McCann: As I stated in the beginning, a motion is in order at this point because there is no audience participation unless there is unanimous support from the Commission because we have reviewed this. First I need to know, is there anybody who has additional or new information that wanted to address us tonight with something different than what we heard at the other public hearing? I don't see anyone so I am going to ask for a motion. Mr. Piercecchi: Mr. Chairman, in my view of this piece of property, there are only four types of zoning that would be practical in this area. It is residential, commercial, office or leave as public land and inasmuch as the likely winner in this process is residential, I will move to approve this change of zoning. On a motion by Mr. Piercecchi, seconded by Mr. McCann, and approved, it was 18077 #10-188-2000 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a Public Hearing having been held on October 3, 2000, by the City Planning Commission on Petition 2000-08-01-15 by Livonia Public Schools requesting to rezone property located on the west side of `r.• Cranston Avenue between Orangelawn Avenue and West Chicago Road in the N.E. 1/4 of Section 34 from PL to R-1 be approved only with respect to Lots 1137 to 1146 and also Lots 1167 to 1172, also including the East one-half of the adjacent vacated street, of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 4 for the following reasons: 1) That the proposed change of zoning is compatible to and in harmony with the surrounding zoning and land uses in the area; 2)That the proposed change of zoning will provide for development of the subject property for single family residential purposes in a compatible manner with other developed properties in this area; and 3) That the proposed change of zoning is consistent with the established character of the area. Mr. McCann: I will pass the gavel in order to offer the supporting motion. Mr. Alanskas: Is there any discussion? Mrs. Koons: Because I am an employee of the School District, I will abstain from voting. Mr. Alanskas: Is there any other discussion? Mr. LaPine: My gut feeling is that I am opposed to this. I am opposed to this because I don't think we should develop land basically because I don't think we should take public land and put it into this unless we went through every perceived thing we can think of to come up with a solution that would make both the School Board and the residents happy. I think tonight we might end up with a 3 to 3 tie vote here. Mr. Alanskas: Mrs. Koons is abstaining so there won't be a tie vote. Mr. LaPine: I guess I am going to vote for it and pass it on to the Council and let the Council in their wisdom do what they think is the best for the City. Thank you. Mr. Alanskas: Anybody else? Mr. McCann: I am going to pass the gavel to Mr. Alanskas, Vice Chairman, and support this resolution. There are a lot of reasons why. I have had houses built in my backyard. We are all residents in Livonia. It is not this against you or you against us. What it is, is the right to develop this property. The school system owns this property. The School Board is an entity. They have decided to sell this property or to use it in this instance for the betterment of yours and my 'sow children. You can complain and say "Not in my backyard or I don't want a group home in my backyard. I don't want them developing." These are things that 18078 society needs. My kids go to Livonia Public Schools. I am very proud of the fact that they are doing well in school and the school has done well by them. We have to support them. Now you are saying, "This is my backyard." No matter where the school picks, the people at the other site will have the same problem. But it was all part of it. As Mr. McGee knows, this is privately owned property. They have an absolute right to develop it as a reasonable use. This is a zoning issue before us. That is how we have to decide it. We can't look at how long it goes. You can take that to the Council and they can look at that a little bit closer. They can work on the type of homes a little bit closer. We have to look at it as a zoning issue. If we went before the Court and the Court said, "Wait a minute, they are building 80 foot lots in a residential area that has 60 foot lots. What basis do you have to deny them as this community?" You don't. The school system is saying they are going to work with you as to the type of homes. I have been up and down that street. There are wood sided, two story homes, there are tri-level homes and there are ranches. There is a multiple of homes. I am sure that the school system said if they are trying to work with you, they are. For me, as a Planning Commissioner, there is one issue I have to look for. The one issue before us tonight is, is it proper zoning? They are putting in 80-foot lots. I don't see how you could ask for any better zoning on that property. That area does have quite a bit of parkland. You say, "Well the school should just give us more park land." The school is already renting a large park to the City for a dollar a year. They have a real good relationship between the school system and the City. To deny this and to hold it up would be improper. I think it should be sent to the Council. Hopefully these problems and concerns that you have can be taken care of or at least softened so that it doesn't have as great of an impact on `sl,,,, the residents. But it is proper zoning and that is the issue before us. I have nothing further. Mr. Alanskas: Anybody else? I just have one thing I would like to say. Just so you know, the Planning Commission only has 60 days on a petition to act on it. I personally think this petition needs a lot more time, however, we have to pass it on to the Council and I think in my aspect, it is best to pass it along with an approving resolution. Hopefully, the Council and the neighbors can get this resolved within the next two or three months. Thank you. Would the secretary please call the roll on the approving resolution? A roll call vote was taken with the following result: AYES: Piercecchi, McCann, Shane, LaPine, Alanskas NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Koons Mr. Alanskas, Vice Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. It will go on to City Council with an approving resolution. Mr. Alanskas returned the gavel to Mr. McCann. 18079 ITEM #3 Approval of the Minutes 811th Regular Meeting Mr. Piercecchi, announced the next item on the agenda is Approval of the Minutes of the 811th �'" Regular Meeting held on September 19, 2000. On a motion by Mr. Alanskas, seconded by Mr. LaPine, and unanimously approved, it was #10-189-2000 RESOLVED that, the Minutes of the 811th Regular Meeting held by the City Planning Commission of September 19, 2000, are hereby approved. A roll call vote was taken with the following result: AYES: LaPine, Koons, Shane, Alanskas, Piercecchi, McCann NAYS: None ABSENT: None Mr. McCann, Chairman, declared the motion is carried and the foregoing resolution adopted. On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted the 813th Regular Meeting held on October 17, 2000, was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Nolp• L L)...airb(19 Dan Piercecchi, Secretary ATTEST: '4 t'{ r: — 1-Lr� James C. McCann, Chairman /rw