June 20, 2013

Chairman Neuer referred to a letter dated 5/29/13, signed by Ms. Rappaport, which referenced an additional lot being included in the application, The Chairman asked Mr. Williams if he wanted to amend the application to include this lot. Mr. Williams asked to amend the application to include Lot 11.04. The amendment was approved by the Chairman. Mr. Williams called his first witness. Edward F,. Wilkes approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Wilkes detailed his educational and professional backgrounds and stated that he is a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey for two years. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Wilkes if he prepared the plans submitted with the application; Mr. Wilkes replied yes. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Wilkes if he worked on projects of similar size or scope; Mr. Wilkes replied yes. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr, Wilkes as an expert in Professional Engineering. Mr. Wilkes presented the existing conditions exhibit. Chairman Neuer noted that the existing conditions exhibit was pre-marked as Exhibit A-5 for identification. He asked Mr. Wilkes who prepared this exhibit and to identify the source of the aerial photo. Mr. Wilkes said that he superimposed the existing conditions onto an aerial photo which is published on-line. Mr. Wilkes began detailing the existing conditions noting the surroundings and the parking and storage areas on premises. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Wilkes how many parking spaces will be striped. Mr. Wilkes stated that there are currently 54 parking spaces and they are proposing 65 if the application is approved. He said all of them will be striped. Chairman Neuer asked if the maximum permissible lot coverage is being exceeded; Mr. Wilkes replied yes and opined that the design of the drainage took this into account. Mr, Wilkes presented the site plan exhibit showing the proposed conditions. Mr. Williams stated that Mr. Wilkes took what they are proposing and superimposed it on this exhibit. Chairman Neuer noted for the record that the site plan showing the proposed conditions was pre-marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Wilkes referred to Exhibit A-1 and detailed what is being proposed. He said that they are re- configuring the parking area, proposing a 750 sq. ft. expansion of the existing therapy room, a 520 sq. ft. expansion of the meeting room in the rear and providing a concrete patio

d that they are re- configuring the parking area, proposing a 750 sq. ft. expansion of the existing therapy room, a 520 sq. ft. expansion of the meeting room in the rear and providing a concrete patio for outdoor seating. He said that they are also proposing a 6’ white vinyl fence to be installed around the patio area and adding new landscaping. Mr. Wilkes detailed what they will be doing in the rear parking lot. He said that they will stripe four parking stalls, place one of the dumpsters on a concrete pad and relocate it to the rear end of the building and the relocate the other dumpster to the end of the parking area. Mr. Wilkes stated that they are proposing adding sidewalks, handicapped ramps and crosswalks along Northfield Avenue. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Wilkes if they are going to repave both parking lots; Mr. Wilkes replied yes.