July 18, 2013

Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Williams how big the house was that they are proposing to remove; Mr. Williams said that their Architect can answer that question. Mr. Neuer said that this use was permitted over 100 years ago because the Township Ordinance was not in existence at that time. Mr. Williams called his first witness. Thomas A. Boorady approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Boorady detailed his educational and professional background as an Engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey. He stated that he has also testified before many Zoning Boards in New Jersey. Mr. Neuer stated that he did not see Mr. Boorady’s name on any of the plans. Mr. Boorady said that he is a person authorized to sign the plans and they were signed under his supervision. Chairwoman Gabry accepted Mr. Boorady as an expert in Professional Engineering. Mr. Boorady presented the preliminary and final site plan with a revision date of 6/28/13. Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that the sife plan with a revision date of 6/28/13 was pre-marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Boorady referred to the site plans and detailed the existing conditions. He then detailed the demolition plan stating that the house is a one story structure and is approximately 750 sq. feet. Mr. Boorady referred to the site plans and detailed the proposed conditions showing where the addition will be located. He said that the entrance will remain the same. Mr. Boorady said that they will be restriping the parking lot and detailed the reconfiguration the driveway and sidewalk. He said that they will make modifications to the drainage and smooth out the driveway. Mr. Boorady referred to the plans showing the chain link fence on the property and stated that the gravel pathway area is where the large dogs are walked on a leash and relieve themselves. He said the fencing in that area is for safety purposes. Mr. Boorady detailed where the trash enclosure is located on the plans. He said that they are proposing to place a free standing sign on the left of the driveway on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Boorady said they are also proposing to install a 6 ft. fence along the back property line. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Boorady where the handicapped sidewalk was on the plans; Mr. Boorady referred to the proposed conditions plan showing the handicapped sidewalk. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Boorady if the use

bry asked Mr. Boorady where the handicapped sidewalk was on the plans; Mr. Boorady referred to the proposed conditions plan showing the handicapped sidewalk. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Boorady if the use of the proposed fenced in area will be increased; Mr. Boorady replied no and stated that the area is just for the large dogs to be walked. He said that they will do their business and come back inside because the dogs cannot be outside for a length of time.