November 8, 2012

Mr. Steinhart asked Mr. Gehr if the CVS design builds prototypes or will they do a design more customized to local architecture. Mr. Gehr said that they have done buildings other than their prototype. He said that customer recognition is very important and that they strive to get their “look” on the building but they do work with the communities. Chairman Neuer opened the floor for questions by members of the public. There were no more questions for Mr. Gehr. Mr. Williams called his next witness. Jeremiah J. McPeek approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. McPeek detailed his professional and educational stating that he is a Landscape Architect licensed in the State of New Jersey, Chairman Neuer recognized Mr. McPeek as an expert in Landscape Architecture. Mr. McPeck presented sheet R-01 of the Landscape Plan, dated 7/23/12. Chairman Neuer stated that sheet R-01 of the Landscape Plan was pre-marked for identification, Mr. McPeek began detailing the proposed landscaping along Prospect Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. McPeek how far back the landscaping will be from the property line; Mr. McPeek stated that it will be right on the property line. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. McPeek if an irrigation design is being proposed; Mr. McPeek stated that it is not on this plan. Mr. Williams stated that they are not planning on putting in an irrigation design because it is not a mandatory requirement. Mr. Williams asked Mr. McPeek to address #37 in Mr. Keller’s memo regarding visibility due to the size of the trees and their location at the driveway, Mr. McPeek stated that they will replace those trees with a new varicty. Mr. Williams asked Mr. McPeek to address #38 in Mr. Keller’s memo regarding placement of the free standing sign which needed clarification; Mr. McPeek stated that the sign will be placed on the grassy area on Prospect Avenue. Mr. Williams stated that #39 in Mr. Keller’s memo expressed concerns regarding planting along the southerly part of the retaining wall. He said that Mr. Keller was concerned that there was not enough space there for planting and asked Mr. McPeek to address that. Mr. McPeek stated that 2’ is an acceptable amount of space to plant a tree and that the trees will be in the right of way. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. McPeek if they provide a warranty for the plants in case they die; Mr. McPeek stated that

ptable amount of space to plant a tree and that the trees will be in the right of way. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. McPeek if they provide a warranty for the plants in case they die; Mr. McPeek stated that they guarantee the plants for two years. Ms. Gabry stated that sheet R-01 of the Landscape Plan shows a possible irrigation sleeve and asked Mr. McPeek why it was there if there is no irrigation plan. Mr. McPeek said that it is there for flexibility in case they want to do it. {10]