June 20, 2013

Mr. Buechler said that if there is a Township ordinance that Mr. Rashkes is referring to that is pertinent then this Board cannot ignore it. He asked Ms. Beirne to find out if there is such an ordinance. Mr. Williams said that if there is an ordinance then they will comply. Chairman Neuer said that the Board can include in the resolution that Mr. Rashkes raised an issue about a Township Ordinance concerning the relocation of the bus stap. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Gammon for clarification about the gravel parking lot not having any lights. He said that there are no lights there now but they are proposing to install some lights. There were no further questions for Mr. Gammon. Chairman Neuer called for a recess at 9:42 pm. Chairman Neuer resumed the meeting at 9:53 pm. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams how he wanted to proceed with ZB-12-24/West Orange Animal Hospital that is scheduled to be heard tonight. Mr. Williams stated that he would like to have this application carried over to the July 18, 2013 meeting and asked if it could be first on the agenda. The Board Secretary said that it would be first on the agenda. Mr. Williams confirmed an extension of the statutory time period for a decision to be rendered by the Board. Chairman Neuer announced for the record that application ZB-12-24 for the West Orange Animal Hospital will be carried to the regular Zoning Board meeting on July 18, 2013 and will be first on the agenda. He said that no further notice will be necessary. Mr. Williams called his next witness. John Buchholz approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Buchholz detailed his educational and professional background as an Architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Buchholz if he has worked on projects of similar size and scope; he replied yes. Mr. Buchholz stated that he designed the architectural plans. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Buchholz as an expert in Architecture. Mr. Buchholz presented the Therapy Room Expansion Plan and the Meeting Room Expansion Plan. Chairman Neuer noted for the record that the Therapy Room Expansion Plan, dated 11/14/12, was pre-marked as Exhibit A-9 for identification and the Meeting Room Expansion Plan, dated 11/14/12, was pre-marked as Exhibit A-10 for identification. Mr. Buchholz stated that Exhibit A-9 and Exhibit A-10 were submitted as part of the application except that

ing Room Expansion Plan, dated 11/14/12, was pre-marked as Exhibit A-10 for identification. Mr. Buchholz stated that Exhibit A-9 and Exhibit A-10 were submitted as part of the application except that these versions have been colorized. He detailed the therapy room plan stating that they will be using green measures and methods. Mr. Buchholz said that the way it is designed it will bring light into the room from the roof. He said that they will also have vents in the room that will allow heat to dissipate out through the roof. 10