March 12, 2012

Chairman Neuer said that this is the time for comments and asked if any member of the public wished to address the Board. Mark Levy approached the podium and was sworn under oath and stated that he is the President of the Eagle Ridge Condo’s Owner’s Association. Chairman Neuer told him that he cannot speak for all of the Eagle Ridge Condo property owner’s that he could just speak for himself. Mr. Levy stated that, as a resident, he listens to the concerns of the others that live closer to the towers. He said that other residents also have concerns regarding the property values of the condos and that it will be an eyesore. Mr. Levy stated that the dishes will definitely have an impact and that he feels that there are other areas the applicant can put them. Mr. Levy said that he wants to do what is right for his community. Dr. Henry Zackin approached the podium and was sworn under oath and stated that he lives in the Eagle Ridge Condo’s and is in direct site line of the towers. Dr. Zackin said that they just completed many renovations to the condos and that they maintain their properties. Dr. Zackin stated that he has been told by many realtors that people who come to look at the condos mention seeing the towers. He said that there is no vegetation that blocks the view and that he doesn’t see any benefit from the towers because they are just for commercial use. Dr. Zackin stated that the towers are unsightly now and if they add these dishes it will become even worse. Mr. Joseph Burns approached the podium and was sworn under oath, He stated that he concurs with what the past two individuals said. Mr. Burns said that you cannot avoid seeing the towers and that anything you add to them will not add to the aesthetics. Mr. Grossman approached the podium and addressed the Board. He stated that his concern is the absence of the structural report and testimony about the structural integrity of the tower. Mr. Grossman asked the Board to condition the application on having the applicant submit a structural report. Mr. Lavigne summarized by detailing how many towers are currently in that area. He explained how West Orange is the appropriate location for these microwave dishes and that the unmanned facility is also a plus. Mr. Lavigne said that there are photos showing that, at one time, there were larger dishes on the towers and the ones that they are proposing

wave dishes and that the unmanned facility is also a plus. Mr. Lavigne said that there are photos showing that, at one time, there were larger dishes on the towers and the ones that they are proposing are smaller. He addressed the structural report issue and stated that the applicant did submit a structural analysis even though they did not submit an actual structural report regarding the adequacy of this tower. Mr. Lavigne said that the applicant would be more than happy to submit a current inspection report of the physical inspection of the tower and requested that the Board make it a condition. Chairman Neuer closed the hearing and opened the floor for comments from the Board. Ms. Weiss stated that she knows that she cannot vote on this application tonight because she did not attend the meeting on 2/16/12 but she would still like to give her opinion as a realtor. Chairman Neuer asked her if her comments are limited to what she heard at the meeting tonight and she stated that her comments are from her experience as a realtor. Ms. Weiss said that the towers, in question, have played a negative part in selling a condo near the towers. She said that there is definitely some validity about it having a negative effect on these neighbors who live in