May 23, 2013

EXHIBITS A-1 - Aerial photo of the site taken from Bing Maps A-2 - Memo dated 5/20/13 from Police Chief Abbott A-3 — Photo of the Caprice fence DISCUSSION Bruce Shoulson, Esq, attorney for the applicant, approached the podium stating that the applicant is proposing to install a 5° security fence in the front yard of the Synagogue. He stated that this requires a variance because, according to the Township Ordinance, the maximum height of a fence in a front yard is 4’. Chairman Neuer questioned Mr. Shoulson about the dates of the prior resolutions mentioned in the application but said that only the 1990 resolution was submitted. Mr. Shoulson stated that his associate, Mr. Levitt, submitted the application and stated that there was a problem getting copies of the prior resolutions. Chairman Neuer asked Peter Steck if he wanted to shed some light on the situation; Mr. Steck replied no. Chairman Neuer noted that the application stated that the Synagogue received a grant for the security fence and asked who they received the grant from. Mr. Shoulson said it was United States Department of Homeland Security who gave them the grant. Mr. Shoulson called his first witness. Bruce Schlanger approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Schlanger stated that he resides at 10 Redwood Avenue and has lived in West Orange for approximately 35 years. He stated that he is a member of the Synagogue, sits on the Executive Board and is the Chairman of the Security Committee which provides safety and security. Mr. Schlanger said that the reason the Synagogue needs security is because of the situation in the Middle East. He said that Synagogues tend to be proxy towards radical forces and threats and noted specific incidents. Mr. Schlanger said that, to address their concerns, they submitted a grant application to the Department of Homeland Security seeking assistance with the risk assessment they did. He said that this included replacing doors, installing locking structures on the doors, upgrading their camera system and installing security fencing around the perimeter. Mr. Schoulson asked Mr. Schlanger if the security fencing was specifically mentioned in the grant application; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. Mr. Schoulson asked Mr. Schlanger if they received the grant; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. Mr. Schoulson asked how much grant money they received; Mr. Schlanger said

ication; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. Mr. Schoulson asked Mr. Schlanger if they received the grant; Mr. Schlanger replied yes. Mr. Schoulson asked how much grant money they received; Mr. Schlanger said they received $75,000 and that $15,000 of this was for the fencing.