October 28, 2013

cornice on the buildings, Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the photos marked as Exhibits A-6a, A-6b, A-6c, A-6d and A-6e for identification. Mr. Blake stated that the lot size and the size of the building determine if the building will be one or two stories. He said that this particular L.A. Fitness on Rooney Circle is a two story building because they needed the parking. Mr. Blake said that the cornice is consistent with the size of the building and is a signature feature on all of the L.A. Fitness buildings. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Blake what hours the illuminated signs will be lit and if they found out how long the illuminated signs are on in the Essex Green Plaza. Mr. Blake said that the signs in the Essex Green Plaza are on 24/7. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Blake if he witnessed them being on 24/7; he replied no and said that is what he was told. Mr. Bullock referred to the photos and asked which of these L.A. Fitness Centers are in New Jersey; Mr. Blake said that he did not know. He said that he just wanted the Board to see what all of them look like. Ms. Weiss advised Mr. Regan to call Shop Rite in Essex Green and ask them if their lights are on all night; Mr. Regan said he will find out. There were no further questions for Mr. Blake from the Board of the Professionals. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Blake; seeing none Mr, Regan called his next witness. Joseph Sparone approached the podium. Chairwoman Gabry said that Mr. Sparone will continue under oath as an expert in Engineering. Mr. Sparone stated that there was a question at the last meeting regarding the height of the light poles. He said that the light poles in the Essex Green Plaza are 30” high and the light poles in the adjacent office building parking lot are 25’ high. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Sparone how high the existing light poles on the actual site along Rooney Circle are; he said that he did not know but would measure them. Mr. Sparone said that the one light pole in the middle of the site is 25’ high. Mr. Sparone stated that the lights will remain on all night long for security reasons. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Sparone if every light in Essex Green Plaza is on all night long; Mr. Sparone said that he did not know. Mr. Regan said that he will have an answer for the Board as to how long the lights remain on in the Essex Green

light in Essex Green Plaza is on all night long; Mr. Sparone said that he did not know. Mr. Regan said that he will have an answer for the Board as to how long the lights remain on in the Essex Green Plaza. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Sparone what type of lighting they are proposing; he said it will be the same lights that are out there today.