October 17, 2013

Mr. Neuer opened the record and stated that condition 3, in the prior resolution of approval, was contingent upon Essex County approving the widening of Gregory Avenue. He said that if the County approved the plan and did not require the applicant to widen Gregory Avenue, then condition #3 of the resolution of approval would no longer be applicable and should be eliminated. Mr. Quentzel said to remove it as a condition from the prior resolution of approval. Mr. Steinhart and Mr. Bullock also said to remove it as a condition from the prior resolution of approval. Mr. Merklinger said that his concern is that he feels the widening of Gregory Avenue was put in the original site plan for a reason because they felt it was necessary. Mr. Neuer said that all the applicant is talking about is amending the application to say nothing about widening Gregory Avenue. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Vena why they wanted to widen Gregory Avenue in the first place; Mr. Vena said because they developed a better design now and Essex County approved the new design. Mr. Neuer said that the Board will vote on the interim resolution. Mr. Neuer made a motion to climinate condition number three in the plan previously approved on 12/8/11 if the amended site plan is approved; Mr. Quentzel seconded the motion. ‘The vote was as follows: Buechler: Recused Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: No Weiss: - Neuer: Yes Chairwoman Gabry: - Quentzel: Yes Mr. Neuer stated that the application ZB-13-07 before the Zoning Board is to amend a site plan. Mr. Vena presented a set of plans to each Board member. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Vena if these plans were submitted to Omland Engineering ten days before this meeting; Mr. Vena replied no. He said that they are a visual depiction of what the witness, Mr. Page, is going to explain to the Board. Mr. Neuer stated that they should have been submitted ten days prior to this meeting and because they were not they will not be entered into evidence. Mr. Vena called his first witness. Harold K, Maltz, Traffic Expert for the applicant, approached the podium. Mr. Neuer stated, for the record, that Mr. Maltz will continue under oath and accepted as an expert Traffic Engineer.