August 7, 2013

Council President McCartney asked about the Applicant's COAH obligation; Mr. Schoch said the unit sizes conformed to code. Dr. Bagoff inquired if the Applicant had considered Tesla sites for electric cars. Mr. Grossman asked if the plan could be revised to show the placement of a security plan; Mr. Schoch said a narrative could be submitted. Mr. Grossman asked if the Applicant had consulted with a security expert; had a security study been done of the surrounding area; Mr. Schoch answered in the negative. Mr. Grossman inquired how the trash would be placed on to Central Avenue; Mr. Schoch explained how the pick-up would occur; it would be picked up at least twice a week or more if necessary. Trash would not be left overnight on Central Avenue. Joseph Alpert, Principal, Valley Road Residential, LLC, was sworn in. Mr. Alpert advised the Board his company took over the site in 2008 but due to the subsequent downturn in the economy, the project was put on hold. The company was currently attempting to take advantage of Hurricane Sandy monies the NJ HMFA to fund the project. The deadline for the application was the end of August. Sean F. Moronski, PP, AICP, Burgis Associates, Inc. was sworn in, stated his credentials and accepted to be an expert in planning. Mr. Moronski advised the Board there was one deviation from the plan that was the side yard setback. Referring to Sheet A1.1, he said the ordinance required that upper floors be set back a minimum of four feet from the property line. The plan indicated that along the westerly side of the building for approximately sixty-five feet from Mitchell Street, the upper floors would be at the property line. He opined there was more than suffice space and it complimented the redevelopment on the Orange side of the project. He opined there was no negative criteria; the project would provide new housing, clean up the area and provide transit oriented development. Mr. Klein asked if the building was set back four feet, would it be a negative impact; Mr. Moronski said it would negatively impact; it would shift the building. Mr. Klein asked if in his opinion as a planner, did Mr. Moronski believe traffic routes would be affected; Mr. Moronski answered in the negative. Brian Dempsey, PE, TRC Engineers, Inc., was sworn in, stated his credentials, and accepted by the Board to be an expert in traffic engineering.

uld be affected; Mr. Moronski answered in the negative. Brian Dempsey, PE, TRC Engineers, Inc., was sworn in, stated his credentials, and accepted by the Board to be an expert in traffic engineering. Referring to his Traffic Impact Study dated July 26, 2013, he said the study concluded that the project would have no impact on area traffic; it would not lower the Level of Service of the adjoining streets or intersections. Mr. Russo requested that the traffic comments from the Omland Review letter dated August 1, 2013 be addressed; Mr. Dempsey said he would address the memo. There were no questions from the Board, the Public Advocate or the Public. Conditions: 1. The Applicant shall comply with ali applicable Township, County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations and directives, including without limitation, obtaining all applicable local, state and federal approvals and/or permits. Without limitation of the foregoing, prior to the signing of the approved site plans, and prior to the commencement of any land disturbance or construction, the Applicant NAPLANNING. BRD\WPAMINUTES\2013\8-7-13 Minutes.doc 11