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8852_SITE PLAN - ESCAPE 413 - 396 MAIN ST. - ROVITHIS AND HAMRE0 a ,rn r-C 4 A Town of Agawam Planning Board 36 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts 01001.1801 Tel. 413-726.9737 Fax 413-786.9927 March 5, 2018 Escape 413 LLC 396 Main Street, Suite B Agawam, Massachusetts 01001 Dear ,fared Hamre and Adam Rovithis, At its duly called meeting on March 1, 2018, the Agawam Planning Board voted to approve the site plan for Escape 413 entitled "Existing Conditions Site Plan 396 Main Street Agawam, MA owned by Trata, Inc." prepared by Smith Associates Surveyors, Inc. dated 3/30/16 and revised on 6/16/16 with the following conditions: • The attached Fire Department comments dated February 28, 2018 are to be addressed. • ADA bathroom and parking requirements to be addressed. • Screening to shield the dumpster from any abutting properties is to be installed. If you have any questions, please contact this office at 413-786-0400 extension 8245. Sincerely, /lid Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman, Agawam Planning Board - E cc: Smith Associates Surveyors, Inc. , Building Inspector Engineering' Town Clerk AGAWIM FIRE DEPAC.11MENT 800 MAIN STREET, AGAWAM, MA 01001 TELEPHONE (413) 786-0657 FAX (413) 786-1241 ALAN SIROIS, CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT afdchief@agawam.ma.us FRANK MATUSZCZAK, DEPUTY CHIEF afddeputy@agawam.ma.us JACOB N. G. DUSHANE, FIRE INSPECTOR afdinsp@agawam.ma.us February 28, 2018 Plan Review For: Escape 413 396 Main St. Agawam, Ma 01001 Planning Board Members; I have reviewed the plan submitted before you for Escape 413 as well as attended the team meeting for this. I have also inspected the facility as well. The only concern that we had for this project which was addressed at the team meeting is the addition of egress doors to the rear of each room. In addition we would like the door swing to not impede the egress route. The Escape 413 members present for the meeting agreed to these items of concern. Therefor: I have no concerns about this project, site or business. It has the fire departments approval. If there are any questions please contact this office. Fire prevention is everyone's responsibility. Lt. Jacob N.G. Dushane Fire Inspector afJinsp@agLAyarn.ma.us (413) 786-0657 EXT 8883 0 Amanda Boissonneault From: Jared Wamre <oddjobbers84@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2018 8:44 AM To: Marc Strange; Adam Rovithis Cc: Amanda Boissonneault; Erik Wight Subject: Re: FW: Escape 413 Site Plans Attachments: escaped rawing.pdf FYI, here is our updated drawing for the area at the moment of the interior. Once we get planning board approval I will sit down with Erik and cater this to the specific needs/codes of the town On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 10:09 AM, Marc Strange <MStran e a awam.ma.us> wrote: Hi Jared, Please see the Fire Department's comments attached. As previously discussed, they are requesting a second means of egress for each escape room. Marc A. Strange, Director Planning & Development Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawarn, MA 01001 413 726-9738 From: Jake Dushane Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:59 AM To: Marc Strange Subject: RE: Escape 413 Site Plans Attached is the letter to the planning board. If there are any questions please contact this office. Ll Fire prevention is everyone's responsibility. Lt. Jacob N.G. Dushane Fire Inspector Agawam Fire Dept. 413 786-0657 Ext 8883 afdinspgagawam.ma.us From: Marc Strange Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:53 AM To: Jake Dushane Subject: RE: Escape 413 Site Plans Ok thank you From: Sake Dushane Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:53 AM To: Marc Strange Subject: RE: Escape 413 Site Plans Ill include that in a letter then. From: Marc Strange Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:17 AM To: Jake Dushane Subject: RE: Escape 413 Site Plans 2 Hey Jake they didn't add anything. It's literally the same plan that the AlRouse submitted. Marc From: Jake Dushane Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:15 AM To: Marc Strange Subject: RE: Escape 413 Site Plans Marc, Can you look on the plans for the rooms and see if they added a "rear' secondary means of egress in each room. Thanks. If there are any questions please contact this office. Fire prevention is everyone's responsibility. Lt. Jacob N.G. Dushane Fire Inspector Agawam Fire Dept. 413 786-0657 Ext 8883 afdinsP6 r0gawam.ma.us From: Marc Strange Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 8:39 AM To: Michelle Chase; Erik Wight; John Decker; Jake Dushane; Kathleen Auer 3 Cc: Amanda Boissonneault; Mayor Wiliam Sapelli Subject: Escape 413 Site Plans Good morning, everyone. Escape 413 submitted the same site plans that were submitted by the Agawam Axe House and approved by the Planning Board at their last meeting. As you know, they are leasing the space right next to the Agawam Axe House operation and will eventually be building out an escape room. Please let us know if you have any additional comments for the Planning Board to consider beyond those you all submitted for the Agawam Axe House site plans. And please call with any questions. Thank you. Marc A. Strange, Director Planning & Development Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 (413) 726-9739 Confidentiality/Public Record Statement. Under Massachusetts Law, any email created or received by an employee of The Town of Agawam is considered a public record. All entail correspondence is subject to the requirements of M.G.L_ Chapter 66. This email may contain confidential and privileged inaterial for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender and delete all copies. 0❑ Jared Hamre I Realtor& E Salesperson The Hamre Group Rovithis Realty, LLC 1 674 North Main Street I East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Mobile: 443-210-02071 Email: oddjobbers84@gmail.com MA License 9550721 MA Company License 10114 CT License Jared HamrejOwner Hampden County Property Services 674 North Main Street I East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Mobile: 413-210-0207]Emall: od bbers84(&.gmail.com Submit a Job Request Here! AGAVYIkM FIRE DEPARTMENT 800 MAIN STREET, AGAWAM, MA 01001 TELEPHONE (413) 786-0657 FAX (413) 786-1241 ALAN SIROIS, CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT afdchief@agawam.ma.us FRANK MATUSZCZAK, DEPUTY CHIEF afddeputy@agawam.ma.us JACOB N. G. DUSHANE, FIRE INSPECTOR afdinsp@agawam.ma.us February 28, 2018 Plan Review For: Escape 413 396 Main St. Agawam, Ma 01001 Planning Board Members; I have reviewed the plan submitted before you for Escape 413 as well as attended the team meeting for this. I have also inspected the facility as well. The only concern that we had for this project which was addressed at the team meeting is the addition of egress doors to the rear of each room. In addition we would like the door swing to not impede the egress route. The Escape 413 members present for the meeting agreed to these items of concern. Therefor: I have no concerns about this project, site or business. It has the fire departments approval. If there are any questions please contact this office. Fire prevention is everyone's responsibility. Lt. Jacob N.G. Dushane Fire Inspector afdinsp kayawam.ma. us (413) 786-0657 EXT 8883 0 0 Amanda Boissonneault From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Same as for Axe House Erik Wight Inspector of Buildings 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 (413) 821-0632 (113) 821-0632 fax cm6ght@a&ati,vam.ma.us Erik Wight Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:23 AM Marc Strange; Michelle Chase; John Decker; lake Dushane; Kathleen Auer Amanda Boissonneault; Mayor William Sapelli RE: Escape 413 Site Plans From: Marc Strange Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 8:39 AM To: Michelle Chase; Erik Wight; John Decker; Jake Dushane; Kathleen Auer Cc: Amanda Boissonneault; Mayor William Sapelli Subject: Escape 413 Site Plans Good morning, everyone. Escape 413 submitted the same site plans that were submitted by the Agawam Axe House and approved by the Planning Board at their last meeting. As you know, they are leasing the space right next to the Agawam Axe House operation and will eventually be building out an escape room. Please let us know if you have any additional comments for the Planning Board to consider beyond those you all submitted for the Agawam Axe House site plans. And please call with any questions. Thank you. Marc A. Strange, Director Planning & Development Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 (413) 726-9738 '*f own of Agatam Inspection Services Department Building Inspection Code Enforcement 1000 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA 01001 Telephone - (413) 821-0632 Fax (413) 821-0637 Erin Wight Inspector of Buildings Michael Day Plumbing Inspector Gross Connection Tester February 15, 2018 Planning Board 36 Main Street Agawam, Ma 01001 Anneliese Townsend 86 Oak Lane Feeding Hills, MA 01030 RE: Agawam Axe House Site Plan Review 396 Main St., Agawam, Ma Dear Planning Board and Ms. Townsend, Gary Turnbull Electrical inspector Michael Theroux Sealer of Weights & Measures Enforcement officer 1 have reviewed the site plan application for the Agawam Axe House submitted to this office on February 15, 2018. I have no objection to its approval since the proposed project involves only interior work as long as they have a policy regarding age restrictions and no alcohol is permitted on site. The Agawam Axe House was sent to the Planning Board for a site plan review pursuant to Town of Agawam Zoning Bylaws Chapter 180 Section 13 B since it involves a change in use " A site plan shall be required and shall be submitted in each of the following situations: (1) Any proposed residential, business, industrial, intuitional or other use of a new or renovated structure or of a parcel of land, or any change in such use, structure or parcel, except for one -family detached dwellings and duplexes on separate lots.". 1 have attached a copy of my cease and desist order issued on January 29, 2018. Since the order was issued a Team meeting was held on February 9, 2018 at the Agawam Axe House located at 396 Main Street so that applicable Departrnents could view the operations and address any concerns. Immediately after the site review, the meeting continued at the Department of Public Works meeting room. The applicant presented their case and each applicable Department was able to comment on the project. In summation it was concluded that no special permit would be required from the Zoning Board of Appeals for them to operate. There are no regulations in MA about this type of business and there was no opposition voiced at the Team meeting. It should be noted that the overriding concern was that there are no age restrictions and of the potential use of alcohol on the premises has been publicized. On February 9, 2018 I called Anneliese Townsend (owner of Agawam Axe House) to inform her that I was withdrawing my order to apply for a special permit with the Zoning Board of Appeals. Please see excerpt from letter "The business is located in the Business A zoning district which permits pursuant to Town of Agawam Zoning Bylaw 180-44 B "The major use of a building or structure in this district shall be to store and display goods for sale at retail on the premises or to furnish a service intended for residents of the immediate vicinity. Banks, hotels, diming establishments, halls and office buildings shall be considered as complying with such requirements." An axe throwing business would not be permitted in the Business A district unless approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals." My decision to send to ZBA was based upon life safety concerns which are the basis for our Zoning Ordinance and the Massachusetts State Building Code which I enforce. In conclusion, the applicant has submitted all the required information outlined in my cease and desist letter with the only requirement left being, site plan approval. Sinc y, Erik Wight Inspector of Buildings Cc: Stephen Buoniconti, Solicitor; Mayor William Sapell€; Alan Sirois, Fire Chief; Eric Gillis, Police Chief; Marc Strange, Planning Director; ZBA; Michelle Chase, Town Engineer; Kathleen Auer, Health Agent; John Decker DPW Superintendent Amanda Boissonneault From: Jared hlamre <oddjobbers84@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2018 8:58 AM To: Amanda Boissonneault Subject: Re: Agawam Planning Board Meeting - Escape 413 Yes Amanda, we would like to be continuted to the March 1 st meeting, thank you On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 2:47 PM, Amanda Boissonneault <ABoissonneaultra7agawam.ma.us> wrote: Good afternoon Jared, Could you please send us a quick email requesting to continue the site plan for Escape 413 until the next Planning Board meeting (March 1). We will put a copy of your request in our file. Please feel free to call us if you have any questions. Thank you, erraanda 8oa.oaaeaAdt Senior Clerk Town of Agawam Planning and Community Development Zoning Board of Appeals 36 Main Street. Agawam MA 01001 413-786-0400 ext. 8739 aboissonneault a.a awam.ma.us Conftdentia>fity/Public Record Statement. Under Massachusetts Law, any email created or received by an employee of The Town of Agawam is considered a public record. All email correspondence is subject to the requirements of M.G.L. Chapter 66. This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient. Any review or distribution by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient please contact the sender and delete all copies. f� 7 Jared Hamre I Realtorg I salesperson The Hamre Group Rovithis Realty, LLC 1 674 North Main Street I East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Mobile: 413-210-0207 1 Email: oddlobbers84@gmail.com MA License 9550721 MA Company License 10114 CT License Jared Hamrelowner Hampden County Property Services 674 North Main Street I East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Mobile: 413-210-0207JEmail: oddiob_bers84 _Amail.com Submit a Job Request Here! C� TOWN OF AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 1XelwlJC Application for Site Plan Approval D UJ Q Uj M Please complete the following form and return it and ten (10) copies of the Site Plan to: rn Nine of Business Address�L Agawam Inspection Services 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 -F0- el -I b �' -20- � Phone # t� �5 Z6?11 aLfoz # 2. Name of Applicant/Owner Address Phone # q�3 —�G� 44(D �. # f 3. Name of Engineer/Architect. Address 00 ZS Chl r7- CV cc LL. emaild}�i� �j ;;:s t email Phone # Lwl? "W? 4 �F' # 0 \� email 4. Please give a brief description of the proposed project: CV\Z' �C\) 0�tc-Y�OvAe'�� -)k �) 6 �0� �Jh 0 0 a z o s U w o V a 0 3 K P O d Rf 147 Imit NOTES: 1) LOCUS DEED REFERENCE ■ 203371208 2) LOCUS PLAN REFERENCE ■ W120.27,17V$. 318148 3) UTILITY INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON BASED ON INFORMATION FROM DEEDS AND PLANS OF RECORD, INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE AGAWAM ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND SURFACE FEATURES LOCATED BY SURVEY. THEY ARE APPROXIMATE AND 010 SAFE SHOULD BE CONTACTED PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION. 4) PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE BUSINESS A ZONE PER THE AGAWAM 018. f 1 1 SITE PLAN APPROVAL AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD mC1.('� t , a0 �'� C `t�171i FENCE UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE OVERHEAD ELECTRIC SERVICE GUARDRAIL UTILITY POLE FIRE HYDRANT CATCH BASIN DRAIN MANHOLE SPOT GRADE DRAIN MANHOLE-1 RIM ■ 99.43 12" IN (C81) ■ 95.73 12" IN (CB2)m 97.01- MAIN INVERT ■ 92.83 4 BASIN4 99.37 IT ■ 97.4+1- CONDITIONS SITE PLAN I 398 MAIN STREET AGAWAM,MA OWNED BY TRATA, INC. UPDATE: 8118/18 - ADD INVERT INFORMATION, ADDITIONAL SPOT GRADES DATE: 313W18 SCALE: 1" m 2D SMITH ASSOCIATES SURVEYORS, INC. 4e B BALDMN BTRSRT - LAST LONOMSADCW, MA OICII - Pt(443) 526 WI P (M) SX401 BMiTHASO '7GIATBMURVBYOR90NOTMAIL,COM WWW,BMlTWASBOCIATESSURVEYOR&OW Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 TO: Mayor William Sapelli, Attorney Stephen Buoniconti, Town Solicitor; Fire Chief Alan Sirois; Jake Dushane, Fire Inspector; Police Chief Eric Gillis; Sgt. Steven Grasso, Safety Officer; Chris Golba, DPW Superintendent; John Decker, Deputy Superintendent; Erik Wight, Building Inspector; Michelle Chase, Town Engineer; Kathleen Auer, Health Director; ADA Committee FROM: Marc Strange, Director Office of Planning & Community Development DATE: February 7, 2018 RE: Team Meeting AGENDA Friday, February 9, 2018 10:00 AM 396 Main Street, Agawam MA 01001 Followed by a meeting to be held in the DPW Conference Room 1000 Suffield Street, Agawam MA 01001 Agawam Axe House — 396 Main Street 2. Escape 413 — 396 Main Street Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 TO: Mayor William Sapelli, Attorney Stephen Buoniconti, Town Solicitor; Fire Chief Alan Sirois; Jake Dushane, Fire Inspector; Police Chief Eric Gillis; Sgt. Steven Grasso, Safety Officer; Chris Golba, DPW Superintendent; John Decker, Deputy Superintendent; Erik Wight, Building Inspector; Michelle Chase, Town Engineer; Kathleen Auer, Health Director; ADA Committee FROM: Marc Strange, Director Office of Planning & Community Development DATE: February 7, 2018 RE: Team Meeting AGENDA Friday, February 9, 2018 10:00 AM 396 Main Street, Agawam MA 01001 Followed by a meeting to be held in the DPW Conference Room 1000 Suffield Street, Agawam MA 01001 1. Agawam Axe House — 396 Main Street 2. Escape 413 — 396 Main Street (Ajft bal �� UN NoAk, DePf CONFIDENTIAL For use by Agawam Town Officials ONLY reproduction or distribution without prior consent prohibited ESCAPE 413 Summary Overview Proprietors: Adam Rovithis (Agawam, MA) Jared Hamre (Agawam, MA) Overview: Proprietors are requesting permission from the Town of Agawam to open an Escape Room entertainment facility in town. This document will define what an escape room is and identify the customer experience and safety measures in place. Mat is an "Escal2e Room": The term "Escape Room" is the general marketing term used to describe a live physical adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Players are given a set time limit, typically 60 minutes, to unveil the secret, which is hidden within the themed rooms. Escape rooms are often also called puzzle rooms. Some examples of a theme might be a room with a plot surrounding Superhero's Wizard's or a Doctor's Office. Why Agawam? Both proprietors are lifelong residents of Agawam, MA and wish to bring additional entertainment to their hometown. Target Market: All ages are welcome however the recommended age is 13+, simply due to the level of critical thinking and problem solving required. At Escape 413, all rooms will be kid -friendly, and there will be a specialty room specifically for young children with clues based on elementary grade problem solving. Escape 413 plans to cater to corporate events, birthday parties and group outings. Initial Build: Escape 413 is looking for approximately 1,200 square feet which would include three themed rooms, a lobby, and a control room for the game masters. F.A. Q AM -players actually locked in a room? No. Never. While some escape room companies do physically lock their players in, we have chosen to always leave the door unlocked, in case of emergency. Our rooms are designed to be solved or "won" by escaping with the final clue/item in hand, vs physically escaping by opening the locked door. For example, a player may win by escaping with a prized diamond from a safe. Is an Escape 413 employee able to watch h players in ca they need help? Yes. Every group is assigned their own employee which is referred to as their "game master". The game master will physically be on site but in a separate control room and uses surveillance cameras with two way audio and the in -room television to interact with the players both visually and audibly. If players get stuck, they can ask for a clue by flipping a designated switch which lights a red bulb in the control room where the game master resides. Players can also simply request a clue out -loud as well. Are safely instructions iven? Yes. Each room is equipped with a television monitor that allows the game master to interact with the players and provide clues. Before the game is started, all participants will watch an instructional video with safety instructions and then be told the story of the room before the timer starts. How do playersnow what not to touch? Actually, the entire room is in play, as players are encouraged to interact with all objects within a room. Of course, games are designed with this in mind, knowing players are asked to investigate all items. Any large items or potential safety hazards will be secured safely to a wall or the ground. In the rare instance when an item needs to remain exposed but is not part of the game play (electrical, plumbing, exit sign), these items are marked with a bright yellow Happy Face sticker which indicates that item only is specifically off-limits and is not part of the game. This is reiterated during the instructional video. How long are players in theroom for? Players are given 60 minutes to solve the puzzle. If they do not solve the puzzle in 60 minutes, they will be greeted by their game master when time is up for the final solutions to be revealed, or be given an opportunity to re -book the room. If players solve the final clue prior to the 60 minute limit, their game will end when the last clue is solved. A leaderboard is kept to score the top teams. How many layers are allowed in a room at once? Each puzzle room is designed with the logic required to be solved by up to 8 players within 60 minutes at a 33% success rate. Therefore, our online booking agent will allow a maximum of 8 players. The more players in a room, the quicker the puzzle is likely to be solved. For larger groups that wish to play in one room, we will allow up to 10 players in a room on an exception basis only. Will your rooms be wheelchair accessible? Yes. However, some rooms may require at least 1 player to crawl, which will be disclosed at the time of booking. Do you have an example of what the room might look like? While our final design themes are still being developed, we thought we would include a photo from an existing escape room as a representation of what a room might look like: Below is a basic drawing of plans for "build out" Each room having a different theme, but all following similar criteria. Each room will have a secondary room that guests will enter with clues given. 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