April 3, 2013

Mr. Grygiel asked Mr. Perello to detail the timing of the construction; Mr. Perello said the plan was to build the new playground first, then the pavilion. Mr. Grygiel confirmed that the new amusement would not result in new trip generation. Mr. Grossman said he had no questions; but would like to reserve his comments until after the County finished its testimony on the Applications. The Public had no questions or comments. The Board deliberated on the Application. Recommendations: 1. Ground signs installed to indicate the location of bathroom facilities should be installed. Chairman Bagoff called for a vote on the Application. The Board voted on the Application as follows: Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second; Mr. Ghebremicael Carlucci: - Eben: Y Ghebremicael: Y Gurland: Y Heller: Y Klein: Y Lester: - McCartney: Y Weston: Y Wilkes II: - Bagoff: Y Chairman Bagoff announced a brief recess at approximately 8:23 P.M.; he re- convened the meeting at approximately 8:29 P.M. PB-13-04C/County of Essex-South Mountain Recreation Complex Block(s): 163; Lot(s): 1; Zone: R-1 560 Northfield Avenue Courtesy Review Application to construct Education Center at Turtle Back Zoo; to reconstruct Tree Top Adventure Course. EXHIBITS A-1 — Ariel photograph of overall view of Turtle Back Zoo, prepared by French & Parrello Associates, P.A., dated April 1, 2013. A-2 — PowerPoint Presentation — The Education Center at the Turtle Back Zoo prepared by USA Architects Planners & Interior Designers. A-3 — Preliminary Conceptual Plan of Tree Top Adventure Course prepared by French & Parrello Associates, P.A., dated February 26, 2013. Mr. Fleder introduced Michael J. Piga, C.L.A., R.L.A, Manager of Landscape Architecture, French & Parrello, Associates, P.A. Mike Piga, licensed landscape architect, French & Parrello. Chairman Bagoff stated that Mr. Piga had appeared before the Board on several occasions; the Board acknowledged him an expert witness. NAPLANNING, BRO\WPIMINUTES|2013\4-3-13 Minutes.doc 6