November 21, 2013

6 Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Marucci to explain how the gurney would enter into house. Mr. Marucci said that he did not go in the house and does not know if the gurney can accommodate the patients in the house. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Marucci how they would get the lattice in there because the ramp is so close to the property line; Mr. Marucci said that lattice is very thin and they would attach it to the side of the railing. Mr. Sussman said that he thinks the lattice is flimsy. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Marucci what a group home is; Mr. Marucci said that people with different disabilities are placed in a home so that they can have a home environment. Mr. Bullock stated that there are no sidewalks on this property and asked Mr. Marucci if they ran a walkway out to the street, would they need a sidewalk to accommodate a wheelchair or a gurney. Mr. Marucci said that they can just run a walkway up to the street and not a public sidewalk. Mr. Merklinger said that he would recommend that they continue the ramp right out to the street so that everyone can get in and out safely. There were no further questions for Mr. Marucci from the Board of the Professionals. Vice Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Marucci; there were none. Mr. Vena stated that Mr. Neuer raised a question about access from the garage and that his client has an email from the State of New Jersey regarding this. Mr. Vena recalled Mr. Rosenberg and stated that he will continue under oath. Mr. Vena asked Mr. Rosenberg to read the email regarding the handicap ramp in the garage. Mr. Rosenberg stated that he received the email on 5115113 from the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regarding the home on Devon Drive. The email stated that the State preferred the egresses to be from the sides of the house and that was partially the reason why they could not use the garage. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Rosenberg to describe the residents in the house. Mr. Rosenberg said they are young adults from the ages 21-65 years old. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rosenberg how often he goes to the group home; he said as often as necessary. Mr. Rosenberg said that in the beginning he would go more than once a week. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rosenberg to explain the condition of the property; he said that hurricane Sandy damaged the lawn and it took a long time for the grass to grow. Ms. Weiss

go more than once a week. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rosenberg to explain the condition of the property; he said that hurricane Sandy damaged the lawn and it took a long time for the grass to grow. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rosenberg what he has done to address the issue regarding cars being parked all over; he said that he has spoken to the staff and told them to park legally or they would get a ticket. Mr. Rosenberg said that he has not heard any complaints from the neighbors since that time.