September 12, 2013

Eugene Robert Diaz approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Diaz detailed the background of the property stating that the two lots were sub-divided approximately two and a half years ago. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Diaz what his relationship is to Prism Green Associates; Mr. Diaz stated that he is a part owner. Mr. Diaz stated that there was a deed restriction for this property, when it was sub-divided, and it can only be used for retail. He said that building an office building at this location, due to the present market, is unlikely so retail is not an option. Mr. Diaz stated that the fitness center being proposed does not fall under the restricted use in this zone and they ended up with a lease for an L.A. Fitness Center. He gave some background about the company stating that L.A. Fitness own over 400 health clubs and it is a financially healthy business. Mr. Diaz described the lot and noted that there is a small 10 ft. strip of land that they do not own. He said that they have an easement and a landscape easement for this 10 ft. strip. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Diaz how long construction will take; Mr. Diaz said approximately ten months. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Diaz when construction would start; Mr. Diaz said that, subject to approvals, by the fourth quarter of 2014. Mr. Regan asked Mr. Diaz if the hours of operation will comply with the Township Ordinance; Mr. Diaz replied yes. Mr. Regan asked Mr. Diaz how many employees there will be; Mr. Diaz stated that the maximum number of employees, onsite at one time, will be 20-25 employees. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Diaz if there will be a food facility in the building. Mr. Diaz stated that they will have protein shakes for the members’ consumption only. Mr. Diaz stated that there will be a day care facility, onsite, with licensed people to baby sit for the members’ children, Mr, Buechler asked Mr. Diaz if they will need a license for the day care facility; Mr. Diaz said that L.A. Fitness will be responsible for that. There were no further questions for Mr. Diaz from the Board of the Professionals. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Diaz; seeing none Mr. Diaz was excused. Mr. Regan called his next witness. Joseph Sparone approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Sparone detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed

Mr. Diaz was excused. Mr. Regan called his next witness. Joseph Sparone approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Sparone detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey. He said that he has worked on projects similar to this one before. Chairwoman Gabry accepted Mr. Sparone as an expert in Professional Engineering.