June 20, 2013

they cut a major root system it could create a hazardous condition and the trees could topple. Mr. Gammons suggested that they do not install the sidewalks on Northfield Avenue in order to preserve the trees. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Keller why the Planning Board recommended installing sidewalks in 2010; Mr. Keller said that he believes it had something to do with the bus stop on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Keller what his thoughts were about installing sidewalks on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Keller said that people could walk on the grass like they do now. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Williams if any of the employees of the nursing home use public transportation facilities; Mr. Williams said yes and that they function fine. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Gammon how close the bus service on the west bound side of Northfield Avenue is to the proposed sidewalk; Mr. Gammon said that he would defer that question to the Engineer. Mr. Wilkes approached the podium and stated that the bus stop is approximately 400 yards away. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Gammon if there are currently any lights in the existing parking lot on Northfield Avenue, Mr. Gammon said there are just mounted lights on the building and that there are no post lights in the parking lot. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Gammon if they are proposing to install lights in the parking lot; Mr. Gammon replied no. Mr. Keller referred to #18 of his report dated 6/17/13 and asked Mr. Gammon if they would cut back the plantings on the west side of the driveway to improve site lines to the west; Mr. Gammon replied yes. Mr. Keller referred to #19 of his report dated 6/17/13 and asked Mr, Gammon if they would plant additional shade trees; Mr. Gammon replied yes. There were no further questions for Mr. Gammon from the Board or the Professionals. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Gammon. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road. Mr. Rashkes asked Mr. Gammon if they had alternate routes for the sidewalk on Northfield Avenue; Mr. Gammon said that they did but it would still cut into the root systems of the large oak trees. Mr. Rashkes asked Mr. Gammon if the sidewalks will be accessible for wheel chairs or if they will move the bus stop closer to the facility. Mr. Wilkes said that they had no plans on moving the bus stop closer. Mr. Rashkes said

on if the sidewalks will be accessible for wheel chairs or if they will move the bus stop closer to the facility. Mr. Wilkes said that they had no plans on moving the bus stop closer. Mr. Rashkes said that there is a Township ordinance from 2010 that ordered the authorization of moving the bus stop closer to the facility. He said that New Jersey Transit held off on moving the bus stop because the sidewalks were never put in. Mr. Rashkes said that when he asked about this he was told to be patient because the sidewalks have to be installed first. Chairman Neuer told Mr. Rashkes that, unfortunately, he is dealing with three separate entities and no one tells each entity what to do.