September 5, 2012

Harvey Grossman, Esq., Public Advocate, asked Mr. Lothian if the Applicant had considered any discussion regarding public transportation drop-off demand (jitney service). Mr. Lothian said that there was no plan in place for an off-site or on-site jitney. Mr. Lothian advised an on-site jitney service would not be an efficient use of service: he further stated that since a jitney study had not been prepared, he could not answer questions regarding service. Mr. Grossman said that a jitney service had been presented to the Planning Board as part of the 2007 Application; however, the current testimony presented stated that if a jitney was needed in the future it would be considered at a later date. Chairman Bagoff advised Mr. Grossman that the Board would take in to advisement the question of a jitney service. Eric L. Keller, PE, PP, Omland Engineering, stated that he recognized the uncertainty of a jitney service, but wondered if a pedestrian crossing study had been done. Mr. Lothian said that there were currently pedestrian crossings but a pedestrian crossing study had not performed. Mr. Keller queried if an increase in pedestrian crossing would create a need for traffic signals. There was further discussion between the Board and Applicant on the subject of whether there was a current need for a jitney service. Mr. Diaz ascertained that a jitney service might be a future consideration; he reminded the Board that the 2007 Traffic Report and the most recent addendums were for the entire Redevelopment Project, not just for this current Application. Chairman Bagoff asked the members of the public if they had questions for Mr. Lothian or Mr. Diaz regarding the heard testimony. Councilman Joe Krakoviak, 20 Grandview Avenue. Mark Meyerowitz, 19 Howell Drive. Chairman Bagoff announced a brief recess at approximately 9:19 P.M.; he re-convened the meeting at approximately 9:33 P.M. Chairman Bagoff noted that Mr. Ghebremicael departed the meeting at 9:19 P.M. Chairman Bagoff asked if other members of the public had questions for Mr. Lothian or Mr. Diaz regarding the heard testimony. Rosary Morelli, 22 Ralph Road. Robert Raskin, 35 Oakcrest Road. Mr. Regan introduced P. David Zimmerman, a New Jersey licensed Professional Planner, to testify on behalf of the Applicant. Mr. Zimmerman was accepted by the Board to be an expert witness. Mr. Regan asked Mr. Zimmerman

P. David Zimmerman, a New Jersey licensed Professional Planner, to testify on behalf of the Applicant. Mr. Zimmerman was accepted by the Board to be an expert witness. Mr. Regan asked Mr. Zimmerman to address the Board regarding the Township Planner’s (Director Borg) Report dated May 24, 2012. Mr. Zimmerman read Director Borg’s comments regarding the amended plan triggering a request for a deviation; the 280 units in the Battery Building exceeded the 255 unit limit in the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. It was Mr. Zimmerman’s opinion that the deviation is minor; the plan promoted the principals of mixed-use and the changes represented benefits and would advance the principals of the Downtown Plan. NAPLANNING. BRD\WP\MINUTES\201219-5-2012 Minutes.doc 5