August 16, 2012

Mr. Steinhart said that he can understand the clicking sound of a camera and someone going up to an exhibit to take a photo being disruptive but digital cameras are quiet and they can also take videos. He suggested structuring the Rules for photography instead of banning it outright. Chairman Neuer withdrew his proposed resolution and stated that he would appoint an Ad Hoc Committee for the purpose of revising the Rules of Procedure of the Zoning Board of Adjustment regarding Photography and Videotaping of Zoning Board meetings. He stated that Mr. Steinhart will serve as Chairman of the committee and Mr. Sussman and Ms. Zaolino will also be on the committee. Chairman Neuer said that they will prepare recommendations in the form of a report to be submitted to the Board ten days before the September 20" meeting. He said that the Board will wait for the draft and discuss it at that time. Chairman Neuer stated that, until that time, he will enforce the current policy as Chairman of this Board. RESOLUTIONS 1. ZB-12-11/Boyle Approved 7/19/12 Block: 158,12; Lot: 184; Zone: R-4 101 Fairview Avenue “C” variance for side yard setback for one story addition Chairman Neuer stated that he had submitted some changes to this resolution and that Ms. Beirne agreed to the changes. He asked for a motion to adopt with said changes. Mr. Sussman made a motion to adopt the resolution as revised; Mr. Steinhart seconded the motion. Vote was as follows: Buechler: Yes Steinhart: Yes Bullock: - Sussman: Yes Gabry: Yes Weiss: - Quentzel: Yes Zaolino: - Steinhart: Yes Chairman Neuer Yes 2. ZB-12-12/350 Pleasant Valley Way Realty, LLC Approved 7/19/12 (Wilshire Grand Hotel) Block: 15.22; Lot: 1428; Zone: R-5 350 Pleasant Valley Way “D” variance for use & “C” variance for parking spaces for enclosing an existing patio with a canopy & interior renovations to the first and lower level. [3]