September 20, 2012

photos; he said that he took the photos during the spring. Chairman Neuer asked what source the aerial photos came from; Mr. Almukhtar said they were from Google Earth. Chairman Neuer noted for the record that the photos were not to scale. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Almukhtar why they are placing the pharmacy in the back of the building. Mr. Almukhtar said that there are other offices in the front of the building and they would have to relocate the bathrooms if they put the pharmacy there. There were no more questions from the Board for Mr. Almukhtar, Mr. Keller noted that, the parking space size is now in conformance with the Zoning ordinance but the cover sheet still lists it as a variance. Mr. Almukhtar said that this was overlooked and that there is no variance for the parking space size. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Almukhtar; seeing none Mr. Vena called his next witness. George Wheatle Williams approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Williams detailed his educational and professional experience stating that he was a practicing Planner licensed in the State of New Jersey for 20 years. He said that he has testified before many Boards and served as a Municipal Board Planner. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Williams as an expert in the field of Professional Planning. Mr. Williams stated that he has reviewed the Township’s Master Plan, the Municipal Land Use Law, all of the reports in this application and has visited the site many times. He said that this application is meant to perfect their original one and bring it further into conformity with the Municipal code. Mr. Williams detailed the application and what they are proposing. He stated that he reviewed the Township’s Master Plan regarding the Valley Road corridor and that this application supports that policy which is to maintain and improve that area. Chairman Neuer asked Mr, Williams if the original improvements did that; he replied yes. Mr. Williams said that this application will improve the area even more by demolishing a vacant property. Mr. Williams stated that this project will promote employment, encourage economic development and revitalize the area. He stated that these improvements will also benefit the patients. At approximately 10:14 pm Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Vena if Mr. Bell, his other client that is on the agenda to be

evitalize the area. He stated that these improvements will also benefit the patients. At approximately 10:14 pm Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Vena if Mr. Bell, his other client that is on the agenda to be heard at this meeting, wanted to be excused or choose to wait it out. Mr. Vena stated that his client wants to wait it out.