June 20, 2013

Mr. Buechler asked Mr, Wilkes if they received a copy of the Township Forester’s memo dated 5/30/13. Mr. Wilkes replied yes and stated that they will comply with Mr. Linson’s suggestions. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Wilkes about the run off problems; Mr, Wilkes stated that they are going to address them. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Wilkes what they are proposing for the buffer area between the nursing home and the houses; Mr. Wilkes said that their Landscape Architect will answer those questions. Mr. Gabry asked Mr. Wilkes if 65 parking spaces are being proposed; Mr. Wilkes replied yes. Mr. Williams referred to the letter from Eric Keller, dated 6/7/13 and asked Mr. Wilkes to address the comments in. the letter. #1—Mr. Wilkes stated that the existing garage will be used for storage only and not for parking. #2 —Mr. Wilkes stated that the applicant will comply by lowering the sidewalk 6” to bring it up code for handicapped regulations. #3 — Mr. Wilkes stated that the dumpsters are for cardboard only because they do not use plastic or glass at the facility so there is no need to recycle that; He said that all they recycle is cardboard and newspaper. Mr, Buechler asked if they will comply if this changes in the future; Mr. Wilkes said that glass and plastic has not been used in 40 years but they will comply if this does change. #4 — Mr. Wilkes addressed the installation of sidewalks on Northfield Avenue as proposed. He said that there are large trees in that area and that they will not be able to put sidewalks in as shown. Mr. Wilkes said that they will have to meander between utility poles and the large trees. He said that two of the trees will survive but the 7’ tree may not. Chairman Neuer said that they will have to submit updated plans to reflect that change. Mr. Wilkes stated that if the County Planning Board does not approve this, then they will install the sidewalks as proposed. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Keller to talk to the Township Engineer, Mr. Lepore, about the sidewalk change. Mr. Keller said that this application was approved by the Township’s Planning Board two years ago and that he will check with Mr. Lepore to see why they wanted them to install the sidewalk on Northfield Avenue. #5 — Mr. Wilkes stated that there should be no problem with steep slope concerns because the area was landscaped. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Keller believes that

he sidewalk on Northfield Avenue. #5 — Mr. Wilkes stated that there should be no problem with steep slope concerns because the area was landscaped. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Keller believes that this puts them in violation of the Township’s natural features ordinance and would create a steep slope. Mr. Keller stated that he will work it out with the applicant. Chairman Neuer said after it is worked out they are to submit the revised plans, ten (10) days before the next meeting so that the Board can review them. #6 —Mr., Wilkes stated that they will comply with the shoe box lighting suggestions. #7 - Mr. Wilkes stated that they will comply with the suggestion to install commercial parking lot lighting in the Northfield Avenue parking lot.