May 23, 2013

Mr. Steck stated that it is his opinion that the 5’ fence on Wessman Drive warrants approval of the C1 variance because the fence will match the height of the fencing along the sides of the property and it complies with the aesthetics of the single family neighborhood. Mr. Steck stated that no one will even question the height difference of the fence because of the handsome fence that is being installed and the well landscaped area. He said that this application can be approved without any detriment to the public good. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Steck if 6’ fencing would be safer; Mr. Steck said yes but this is about the aesthetics and this fence will not be offensive to the neighborhood. Mr. Sussman asked if all the chain link fencing is being replaced; Mr. Steck said no, just the fence that is exposed to the general public. Chairman Neuer asked Mr, Steck about the security of this fence from a planning perspective. Mr. Steck stated that he feels that this fence meets the qualifications for security because they are eligible for a grant from the Department of Homeland Security and they have the support of the West Orange Police. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Steck if he had taken any specialized course in security issues; Mr. Steck replied no. Chairman Neuer asked if the Board had any further questions for Mr. Steck; seeing none the Chairman asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Steck; seeing none. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Schoulman if the proposed fence with the gate and combination lock was run past Homeland Security; Mr. Shoulman said that his first witness, Mr. Schlanger, could answer that question. Mr. Schlanger approached the podium and stated that the gate was not specified in the grant application because it did not get into detail about the fence. He said that Homeland Security approves the concept of having a fence and not the details. Mr. Schlanger stated that the local Police and Fire Departments were aware of the gate. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Schlanger if Homeland Security does any inspections after the fence is installed; Mr. Schlanger replied yes, He said that they submit the invoices along with the details and Homeland Security reimburses them. Mr. Schlanger said that they can also do an audit at some time but he is not sure. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Schlanger if there were any objections from anyone who lives on

meland Security reimburses them. Mr. Schlanger said that they can also do an audit at some time but he is not sure. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Schlanger if there were any objections from anyone who lives on Wessman. Drive; he replied no. Chairman Neuer stated that his concern is the security of the gate. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public want to comment.