October 18, 2012

Mr. Williams stated that the approval of the pharmacy will not change the character of this section of Valley Road. Ms, Weiss referred to Ms. Borg’s report regarding the signage and asked Mr. Williams if they are going to take that into consideration. Mr. Vena stated that the applicant agreed to have the sign reduced, at the last meeting, as per Ms. Borg’s recommendation. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Williams report goes back and forth. He said that his original statement was that the pharmacy is for the benefit of the patients and the people in the neighborhood, Chairman Neuer said that Mr. Williams then stated that the original intent for the pharmacy was to serve the patients. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Williams testified that did not meet with any of the other Doctors at that location; he just met with Dr. Kadri. He said that the only testimony given before this Board was from Dr, Abbassi stating that 10-15 patients wanted the pharmacy. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams how many medical offices in Town have pharmacies in their buildings; Mr. Williams said nonc that he knows of. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams how many mom and pop pharmacies have closed in the past years; Mr. Williams said that he did not know. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams approximately how far is the Rite Aid pharmacy from the medical building; Mr. Williams said he was not sure but approximated it at 5,000-10,000 ft. There were no more questions for Mr. Williams. Chairman Neuer called for a recess at 9:30 pm. Chairman Neuer resumed the meeting at 9:42 pm. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Vena that there are only six Board members voting tonight and that the applicant will need five (5) affirmative votes. He asked Mr. Vena if he wants the vote taken by seven members; Mr. Vena said yes. The Chairman said that the Applicant would have to order the transcript from the last meeting on September 20" for Ms. Weiss to read. He told Mr. Vena to sum up tonight and that the Board will deliberate and vote on November 15, 2012. Mr. Grossman said that he recommended that the Board approve this application. He said that the neighborhood will be improved when they climinate the house. Mr. Grossman said that the pharmacy is not a retail pharmacy; just a small one to accommodate the patients. He said that the location will not have the traffic of a large pharmacy. Chairman Neuer noted

. Grossman said that the pharmacy is not a retail pharmacy; just a small one to accommodate the patients. He said that the location will not have the traffic of a large pharmacy. Chairman Neuer noted for the record to have Exhibit A-1 and Exhibit A-2 entered into evidence. [7]