All of the utilities are shown on the plan, but no engineering details have been provided for review. Cross noted that a sewer unit has been purchased and they have been in to apply for it. Bodycombe reviewed the landscaping plan showing different deer resistant vegetation. The south side also includes trees that act as a buffer with the residential area. Hickey asked about the existing spruce trees and whether they would screen the lights of the ATM from the hotel rooms.
Consideration needs to be given to that property also.
The landscaping plan may need to be revisited after the lighting plan is submitted. This district boundary would be from the center of the road. One possibility might be to seek a variance. Another possibility might be to use the adjoining lot which is also owned by Thaler but would abut another commercial district. Cross noted that adjacent municipalities may need to be notified.