June 5, 2013

SWEARING IN OF PROFESSIONALS Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP, Phillips Preiss Grygiel LLC, Acting Township Planner. RESOLUTION(S) PB-13-08/Dialysis Center of West Orange, LLC Block: 164; Lot: 1.03; Zone: OB-2 101 Old Short Hills Road, Ste. 120 Amended Site Plan. DISCUSSION: Mr. Dwyer gave a recapitulation of the Application; he identified the variances required; and read the conditions for approval as listed in the Resolution. Mr. Gurland asked for details regarding the proposed plants for screening around the diesel generator. Mr. Heller responded that there would be fourteen arborvitaes approximately ten feet in height when installed; and would grow to a height of approximately fifteen feet when mature. Mr. Eben voiced concern regarding landscaping maintenance at the site. He said that with regard to other properties, plantings used to screen equipment had not always been maintained; he thought that property owners would determine it was in their own best interest to properly maintain their property. Chairman Bagoff asked Mr. Dwyer if the Resolution could be amended to include the wording “in perpetuity.” Mr. Dwyer answered in the negative. Mr. Gurland said he agreed the issue of the maintenance was a concern, he inquired if a new Resolution could be issued. Mr. Dwyer answered in the negative. Councilwoman McCartney told the Board that at the May 9, 2013 Technical Review meeting, the Applicant and property owner did testify and agree to landscape and suitably maintain the property. Chairman Bagoff said that Planning Board Resolutions (could) address issues such as sewer and landscaping maintenance; future Applicants for large buildings could come before the Board and the Board could address maintenance issues. With regard to this property, the Board could request the Zoning Official visit the site to ensure the landscaping was being maintained. Chairman Bagoff said (that) unfortunately the issue was not addressed for the current Application. He reiterated that the Board could request the Zoning Official visit the site, review prior resolutions, and determine if fandscaping was being be maintained. The Board agreed that the Zoning Officer should visit the site to determine whether the property was being maintained. The Board voted on the Resolution as follows: Motion:, Chairman Bagoff Councilwoman McCartney Y Eben: - Ghebremicael: - Gurland: - Heller:

ite to determine whether the property was being maintained. The Board voted on the Resolution as follows: Motion:, Chairman Bagoff Councilwoman McCartney Y Eben: - Ghebremicael: - Gurland: - Heller: Y Klein: Y Lester: - McCartney; Y Weston: - Wilkes II: Y Bagoff: Y PB Minutes June 5, 2013