November 21, 2013

2 Adopt Minutes: October 28, 2013 (Special Meeting). Chairwoman Gabry asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the special Zoning Board meeting held on October 28, 2013 as submitted to the Board members. Vice Chairman Buechler made a motion to approve the minutes; Mr. Quentzel seconded the motion and all were in favor. It was noted for the record that Mr. Neuer was present but did not vote on these minutes. SWEARING IN Consulting Planner for the Township, Paul Grygiel was sworn under oath. APPLICATION(S) 1. ZB-13-09/Heart to Heart Home Care Carried from 10/17113 Block: 45.01; Lot: 14; Zone: R-5 28 Devon Drive "C" side yard variance to install a handicapped ramp at a Group Home. EXHIBITS 0-4 - Eleven pages consisting of fourteen photographs A-6 - Revised plan dated 11/2113 Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that this application is a continuation from the regular Zoning Board meeting held on October 17, 2013. She stated that she was not present at this meeting and turned the Chair over to Vice Chairman Buechler. Vice Chairman Buechler noted that they will continue with public comment from the last meeting. Candace Pryor Brown approached the podium stating that she lives at 27 Devon Drive. Vice Chairman Buechler stated for the record that Ms. Brown will continue under oath. Ms. Brown stated that she would like to finish her comments from the last meeting. She said that she has witnessed the employees parking on the lawn and has new evidence. Ms. Brown presented fourteen photographs. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Brown if she took the photos herself and would she testify that they are accurate; she replied yes. Vice Chairman Buechler asked to have the fourteen photographs marked as Exhibit 0-4 for identification. Joseph Vena, Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Mr. Vena stated for the record that this application is for a variance for a handicap ramp in a side yard. He said that he does not want the Board to take into consideration any testimony for parking. Vice Chairman Buechler told Mr. Vena that this is his opinion and advised him to save his comments for his summation.