October 17, 2013

Mr. Neuer asked if they can swap the patients from the other residence to this residence; he replied no. There were no further questions for Mr. Rosenberg. Mr. Vena called his next witness. Anthony Marucci approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Professional Planner and a Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Buechler accepted Mr. Marucci as an expert in Professional Planning. Mr. Marucci presented the site plan and stated that he signed and sealed the plans. Mr. Buechler asked to have the site plans dated 6/3/13 marked as Exhibit A-1 as identification. Mr. Marucci referred to the site plans and detailed the site and where the ramp was built. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr, Marucci if the foot of the ramp is equal to the garage; he replied yes. Mr. Marucci presented three photographs of the ramp and a copy of the survey; Mr. Buechler asked to have the photography package of three photos and the survey marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Maruicci if he took the photos; he replied yes and said be took them on May 25, 2013. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Marucci if the images were altered in any way; he replied no. Mr. Marucci detailed the photos stating that the platform of the ramp is at the same elevation the steps were and the most it could be is three feet off of the ground. Mr. Marucci said that the Township’s Zoning Official is calling the ramp a structure but he calls it a means of egress. Mr. Marucci presented a second group of photos. Mr. Buechler asked to have the first photo marked as Exhibit A-3 and the second photo marked as Exhibit A-4 for identification. Mr, Marucci detailed the photos that show hedges alongside and in front of the ramp. He said that the hedges run alongside the ramp and border the property to the north. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Rosenberg how many times the State inspected the home; he replied twice. Mr. Marucci stated that the group home is allowed because it is a permitted use. He said the question is if the ramp is violating the side yard encroachment which requires a variance. Mr. Marucci began justifying the need for the variance and why the ramp was built in this location. He said that this is the only logical location it could be built because the rear of the 13