April 3, 2013

surrounding property values. {t was his opinion that the facility had reached critical mass; it should not be allowed to grow. He said he appreciated the Courtesy Review; but suggested that from the early planning stage, future projects be the collaboration between the County and the Township. The Board deliberated on the Application. Mr. Eben opined that Mr. Grossman had made valid points; he agreed that the County and Township should work together. He also stated he would like something done about the illegal banner signs along the perimeter fences. Mr. Ghebremicael opined that the County did a great job; he traveled Northfield Avenue several times a day and did not encounter traffic problems along the corridor. Councilwoman McCartney said she took exception to comments made by the Public Advocated; she said the County had worked with the Township every step of the way regarding the Applications. She advised the Board that a coalition of Aspen Road residents had contacted her; they were very concerned that people missing the turn to the Reservation were making hazardous turn-around(s) off Aspen Road; additionally the graffiti on the County footbridge should be cleaned up. Mr. Heller opined he looked at the projects from a detail perspective and the big picture. He said the Reservation trails were designed by the same person who designed Central Park. He opined the County did a fantastic job of enhancing the Olmsted vision. Mr. Weston said he also took exception to Public Advocate’s comments; the area was now better than it was several years ago; he said he supported the project; the project encompassed twenty acres out of an area of over two-thousand acres. Chairman Bagoff said the Board had the opportunity to say yes or no to the project; he said the County Executive has shown great interest in the project; he opined the project was a great opportunity for the education of children. He said he supported the Application; but noted there were traffic issues associated with the project Recommendations: 1. The Tree Top Adventure Course should maintain a 30 ft. setback from Northfield Avenue; 2. Within 30 days Applicant to provide Board with a list of all the sustainable design features incorporated in the project; 3. County should adopt a one-for-one tree removal/tree replacement policy for the project; 4. County should improve the “Left Turn / U

ll the sustainable design features incorporated in the project; 3. County should adopt a one-for-one tree removal/tree replacement policy for the project; 4. County should improve the “Left Turn / U Turn” signage on the westbound side of Northfield Avenue across from the Zoo to make it more visible. Chairman Bagoff called for a vote on the Application. NAPLANNING. BRD\WPIMINUTES\2013\4-3-13 Minuies.doc 10