June 5, 2013

PB-13-10T/Suzyque’s, LLC Block: 4; Lot: 8; Zone: B-1 34 South Valley Road Technical Site Plan for restaurant seasonal outdoor patio seating. DISCUSSION Chairman Bagoff gave a brief recapitulation of the Application for temporary outdoor patio seating that was approved by the Technical Review Subcommittee at the May 9, 2013 meeting. Councilwoman McCartney advised the Board that she was quite surprised to see the Applicant come before the Technical Review Subcommittee. She said that the ZORC Committee should revisit the ordinance regarding Sidewalk Cafes. Robert C. Williams, Esq., advised the Board he was the attorney for the Applicant. He said the Applicant had recently extended the business's liquor license with the Council; the Application was for nothing other than setting up a few temporary tables and seats outdoors; he suggested to the Board that the ordinance be revisited by the ZORC Committee. Mr. Eben questioned how the Zoning Official had determined there was not a reduction in parking spaces; he said he had visited the site and was concerned that five existing parking spaces were being used for the temporary seating; he said the proximity of the outdoor seating to the parking lot might compromise the safety of customers. Mr. Lester said he had also been at the site and disagreed that the outdoor seating compromised five parking spaces. Chairman Bagoff opined that the maximum number of parking spaces required for the business had not increased; there was sufficient parking. Mr. Eben said that although he was concerned about the outdoor dining area, he was generally in favor of the improvement; the owner's positive attitude and the way she ran her business helped to create somewhat of an extension to the Valley Arts District along the West Orange and Orange border. The Board voted on the Resolution as follows: Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Vice Chairman Heller Carlucci: Y Eben: Y Ghebremicael: - Gurland: Y Heller: Y Klein: - Lester: Y McCartney: Y Weston: Y Wilkes li: Y Bagoff: Y Chairman Bagoff announced a seven minute recess at 7:53 P.M.; he advised the Board that Applicant for PB-13-09/Bow and Arrow Manor, Incorporated had noticed for an 8:00 P.M. hearing. Chairman Bagoff reconvened the meeting at 8:00 P.M. PB Minutes June 5, 2013