Minutes · Jan 17, 2013
January 17, 2013
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Show all pagesChairman Neuer explained that the reason this application comes back to the Zoning Board is because this Board originally heard this application. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams if he will be presenting any witnesses to testify at this meeting; Mr. Williams stated that the applicant’s Engineer will be testifying. Edward Brogan approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Brogan testified at the last hearing and he is still accepted as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey and as an expert in the field of Engineering. Mr. Williams referred to the cover page and sheets 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Site plan dated 9/4/12. Chairman Neuer stated that the cover page and sheets 1, 3, 4 and 5 were pre-marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Williams stated that after the Zoning Board approved this application the applicant had to go to the N.J. Department of Community Affairs and they had some suggestions regarding site issues. Mr, Williams detailed those changes on the plans. Chairman Neuer referred to page two of Omland Engineering’s report. He asked Mr. Brogan if they agreed to make the changes that Omland recommended regarding the generator and the dumpster; Mr, Brogan replied yes. Mr. Brogan referred to the Landscape Plan dated 9/11/11 and detailed where the dumpster is currently located and where they are proposing to relocate it. Chairman Neuer stated that the Landscape Plan dated 9/11/11 was pre-marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Brogan if there is a street located behind the dumpster’s new location; Mr. Brogan said that there is a wooded area and Llewellyn Park behind the dumpster. He said there are no residents behind it. Mr. Brogan referred to the Landscape Plan dated 9/14/12 and detailed where the proposed generator and the generator pad will go. Chairman Neuer stated that the Landscape Plan dated 9/14/12 was pre-marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Brogan how long the generator will run; Mr. Brogan said that the generator runs on natural gas and it will run until the natural gas runs out. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Brogan about the noise levels of the generator and if the decibel levels are within the allowable limit. Mr. Brogan stated that the decibels meet the State standards and are within the allowable limit. He said that the
oise levels of the generator and if the decibel levels are within the allowable limit. Mr. Brogan stated that the decibels meet the State standards and are within the allowable limit. He said that the generator will be 22 fect from the property line and is surrounded by landscaping. Mr. Brogan said that the landscaping will also absorb some of the sound. Mr. Sussman stated that generators are loud and he is very concerned with the sound. Mr. Merklinger stated that a natural gas generator is much quieter; Mr. Brogan said that Mr. Merklinger is correct.
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