December 6, 2012

Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Stewart; there were none. John Linson approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Linson stated that he is the Township Forester and detailed his educational and professional background. He said that he is acettified tree expert in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Linson as a certified tree expert. Chairman Neuer referred to Exhibit B-1 and asked Mr. Linson if he composed that report; Mr. Linson replied yes. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Linson if had any discussions with Mr. Keller or Mr. Stewart regarding the contents of his report; Mr. Linson replied yes and stated that he was pleased about some of the trees being saved. Mr. Linson said he does have some concern regarding the re-planting because there is a tendency to crowd trees closer than they should be. Chairman Neuer told Mr. Linson that whatever the Board approved prior does not change and he can only comment on what is being changed. Mr. Linson said that he sees a conflict root intrusion into the retaining wall area in 20 years if they plant the red oak trees. The Chairman asked Mr. Linson what he would recommend planting instead of the red oak trees; he said that the Pyramidal European Hornbeam would be more appropriate. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams if the applicant would comply; Mr. Williams said yes. Chairman Neuer said that, as a condition, the applicant will work with Mr. Linson to identify species. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Linson if he approved the tree removal application; Mr. Linson said yes. Mr. Buechler advised Mr. Linson that in the future to specify his approval in his reports. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Linson why the European Hornbeam is preferable to the red oak, Mr. Linson said that the red oak has serious problems with bacteria, which is spread by insects, and the tree could die. He said that the acorns are also a problem because they can do damage to parked cars. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Linson; seeing none the Chairman asked Mr. Williams to call his next witness. Joseph Tyrone approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Tyrone detailed his educational and professional background and stated that he is a Landscape Architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Tyrone as an expert witness in the

one detailed his educational and professional background and stated that he is a Landscape Architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Tyrone as an expert witness in the field of Landscape Architecture. Mr. Williams referred to Exhibit A-7 and asked Mr. Tyrone if he prepared the Landscape Plan; Mr. Tyrone replied yes. Mr. Williams asked Mr. Tyrone if Mr, Stewart’s comments were accurate regarding Exhibit A-7; Mr. Tyrone replied yes. Mr, Williams concluded. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Waldman to approach. Mr. Waldman asked to have prior approval condition #33 of the resolution amended. He said that he would like to have a copy of the woodland/forest management plan submitted to objector Malanga. Mr. Williams said that he [7