April 3, 2013

would not create a visual problem for passerbys. Mr. Piga said the Course did not impact the Lenape Trail. Chairman Bagoff asked if a material other than asphalt could be used on the access road. Mr. Piga said that asphalt would be best material. Mr. Weston said the conceptual plan for the Course showed much ground area; Mr. Piga said there would be plantings. Chairman Bagoff asked if the Public had any questions for Mr. Piga. Suzanne Robinson, 34 Dogwood Drive, asked Mr. Piga to confirm the Course would be designed for two different age groups. Mr. Piga answered in the affirmative. Robert Rashkes 35 Oak Crest Road, asked where the buses would be moved after drop off. Chairman Bagoff advised that Mr. Piga had not testified to administrative matters and suggested Mr. Rashkes hold the question until after additional witness testimony. Mr. Fleder introduced the County's next witness, Mark A. Coan, AIA, USA Architects Planners + Interior Designers. Mr. Coan stated his credentials; the Board accepted him to be an expert witness in architecture. Mr. Coan began his testimony with a PowerPoint presentation, (Exhibit A-2 - The Education Center, dated April 3, 2013). Mr. Coan said the Center ran in north-south direction, it would be setback from Northfield Avenue further than the Arena; given the substantial grade, there was the opportunity to build in to the slope. Mr. Coan described the proposed ticket area, educational classrooms, barrier free restrooms, animal holding areas, and the design of the second floor which would be organized along the west side of the building. Mr. Coan concluded his testimony. Referring to the first floor plan, Mr. Eben asked if there would be a slop sink; if the ticketing windows and interior desk area would be ADA compliant; and asked for confirmation that the proposed exterior retail space would be connected to the building but not accessible from the interior for bathroom accessibility. He also asked if the retail space and roof area would be handicap accessible. Mr. Coan advised that there would be a slop sink; the ticketing windows and interior desk areas would be ADA compliant; and the proposed retail space would be used seasonally, with no direct access to the interior of the building. He said access to the roof would be from the southeast corner; the only means of egress for a disable person. Mr. Heller asked if a Green

nally, with no direct access to the interior of the building. He said access to the roof would be from the southeast corner; the only means of egress for a disable person. Mr. Heller asked if a Green roof had been considered. Mr. Coan said it was not easy to get an organic edge. Mr. Weston asked if the plan had considered LEED certification. Mr. Coan said that LEED Certification would not be sought, however many elements had been incorporated in the design of the structure. Mr. Weston opined that certification would be good for the structure and the County; he suggested including as a condition of recommendation the County provide all aspects of sustainability in the design of the structure. NAPLANNING. BRD\WP\MINUTES|201314-3-13 Minutes.dec 8