May 23, 2013

what the fence will look like. Chairman Neuer asked to have the photo of the fence marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. Mr. Quenizel asked if they felt that the open fence is secure because someone could easily put a gun through this type of fence. Mr, Schoulman said that the witness stated that they will have security personnel watching the premises and that the gate makes a statement saying that it is private property. He said that the Department of Homeland Security also thinks it is appropriate. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Schlanger if the fence can stop a vehicle; he replied no. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Schlanger what mechanism is on the gate for opening and closing it in an emergency. Mr. Schlanger said that it is a double open gate with a simple padlock on it that the Fire Department can clip in case of an emergency. Ms. Gabry asked what if cars were parked along the fencing in that area; Mr. Schlanger said that the gate is a clear area and the pavement in that area is marked “no parking”. Mr. Scholmon referred to Exhibit A-1 and noted on the photo where the no parking signage is. Chairman Neuer asked if there were any further questions for Mr. Schlanger; seeing none the Chairman asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Schlanger; seeing none the Chairman asked Mr. Schoulson to call his next witness. Peter Steck approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Steck stated that he is a Professional Planner, licensed in the State of New Jersey, and has testified before this Zoning Board many times. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Steck as an expert witness in Professional Planning. Mr. Schoulson asked Mr. Steck ifhe visited and inspected the Synagogue site; Mr. Steck replied yes. Mr. Steck referred to Exhibit A-1 and stated that he copied the photo from Bing maps on the internet. He said that he outlined the area on the map in orange is where the 5’ fence will be installed, Mr. Steck stated that the House of Worship fronts on Pleasant Valley Way and Wessman Drive. He said that Pleasant Valley Way is a County road and provides the only vehicular access to the site. Mr. Steck stated that they are proposing to install a 5’ fence along the frontage on Wessman Drive which is located in a single family area. Mr. Steck said that in reality the House of Worship has only one functioning front yard. He said that because it is a House

ong the frontage on Wessman Drive which is located in a single family area. Mr. Steck said that in reality the House of Worship has only one functioning front yard. He said that because it is a House of Worship it has security considerations and, although the Township Ordinance recommends a 4’ high fence in a front yard, a 5° fence would be a little harder to climb. Mr. Steck also noted that the neighbor at the end of the Wessman. Drive cul-de-sac constructed a 6° solid fence along their side yard that abuts the Synagogue property.