November 21, 2013

7 Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rosenberg what would happen to the group home if the variance is denied; Vice Chairman Buechler said that they would have to remove the ramp and that the State of New Jersey addresses what happens after that. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Rosenberg if he had any personal contact with the neighbors; he replied yes. Mr. Rosenberg said that the staff also reached out to the neighbors. He said that he had a barbeque on the block and invited the neighbors because he wants to be a good neighbor. There were no further questions for Mr. Rosenberg from the Board of the Professionals. Vice Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Rosenberg. Sandra Adams approached the podium and stated that she lives at 26 Devon Drive. She asked Mr. Rosenberg when he had any contact with her; he said that Yvette Hall reached out to her. Ms. Adams said that no one has reached out to her. Ms. Adams asked Mr. Rosenberg if he was aware of the letter she sent him about the parking; he replied yes. Ms. Adams asked Mr. Rosenberg how often they are required to have fire drills; he said once a month or once a quarter. He said that every shift must have a documented fire drill and he advised the staff to do them early morning. Candace Pryor Brown approached the podium and stated that she lives at 27 Devon Drive. She asked Mr. Rosenberg why the staff told the police that the neighbors were liars; he said that he was not aware of that. Mr. Merklinger asked Mr. Rosenberg if any of the residents are disabled veterans; he replied no. There were no further questions for Mr. Rosenberg. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Vena if he would like to sum up. Mr. Vena stated that this application is for the granting of a variance. He said that if a stairway is allowed in a side yard then a ramp should be allowed because it is an accommodation to a disabled person for a stairway. Mr. Vena said that he is asking the Board to interpret if the ramp should be permitted. Vice Chairman Buechler said that the applicant originally sought a variance and that the Board will hear it as a variance. He said this is how the Board will deal with it. Mr. Vena said that the applicant is seeking a variance for the side yard. He said that the ramp is not visible to anyone except if someone is in Ms. Adams side yard or looking out her window. Mr. Vena said the parking is a police

ant is seeking a variance for the side yard. He said that the ramp is not visible to anyone except if someone is in Ms. Adams side yard or looking out her window. Mr. Vena said the parking is a police issue and the issue regarding the gurney not being able to get in and out is not an issue because they were issued a Certificate of Occupancy by the