December 20, 2012

The vote was as follows: Buechler: Yes Steinhart: Yes Bullock: - Sussman: Yes Gabry: Yes Weiss: Yes Merklinger: - Zaolino: - Quentzel: - Chairman Neuer - Mr. Grossman approached the podium and stated that, because the three applications on the agenda to be heard this evening do not require “D” variance approvals, that his presence at this meeting is not required. Mr. Grossman requested to be excused; Vice Chairwoman Gabry agreed and excused Mr. Grossman. APPLICATIONS 1, ZB-12-16/Bocchino Carried from 11/15/12 Block: 168; Lot: 35; Zone: R-4 1464 Pleasant Valley Way Four “C” variances for construction of a two car garage EXHIBITS A-1 - Architectural plans (page ZB-1) A-2 — Photographs DISCUSSION Gerald Novak approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Novak gave his educational and professional background and stated that he is a licensed Architect in the State of New Jersey. Vice Chairwoman Gabry accepted Mr. Novak as an expert witness in the field of Architecture, Mr. Novak presented architectural plans and stated that he prepared them for the applicant. Vice Chairwoman Gabry asked to have page ZB-1 of the architectural plans marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Buechler stated that the architectural plans that he received did not have a seal on them. He asked Mr. Novak if the architectural plans that he submitted to the office included a seal; Mr, Novak said no and stated that other towns do not require the plans having a seal on them. Mr. Buechler stated that the West Orange Zoning Board does require that and said that if this application is approved he must submit a set of sealed plans to the office. Mr. Novak said that he would re-submit sealed architectural plans to the Planning office. 4