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Minutes · Jan 16, 2014

January 16, 2014

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Mr. Bullock said that he cannot dismiss the comments made by Mr. Sweeney regarding the objections to the size of the structure but thinks that it will bring value to the property. Mr. Steinhart stated that the issue here is the height of the structure; not the size. He said that the size of the structure is not out of scale for a 9+ acre property and he is inclined to vote in favor of the application. Mr. Sussman said that the size of the proposed structure is in keeping with the scale of the site and the residence. He said that he is sensitive to the concerns of Ms. Day and that Mr. Schinman may take steps to put additional screening from his property to the Day property. Mr. Sussman said that it is a good application and that he recommends that the Board vote in favor. Mr. Quentzel said that 18” is not that great of a difference and the design of the structure continues with the look of the barn that was demolished. He said that the structure is far from the street and not much of it is visible to Ms. Day from her property. Mr. Quentzel said that Mr. Schinman could have built a 70,000 footprint on his property and chose not to. He said that this is a much better use of square footage and he is in favor of the application. Ms. Weiss said that she agrees with the other Board members regarding the size in comparison to the property. She said that she feels for Ms. Day but this structure is aesthetically pleasing and looks much nicer than the large indoor tennis court. Ms. Weiss said that she is in favor of this application. Chairwoman Gabry said that he heard no evidence that the Schinman’s will use this structure for any type of living space. She said that she finds no standing regarding the Committee of Managers requesting an adjournment and makes a motion to approve with the following conditions: No living or sleeping in the structure. Excavation required must be done at reasonable hours of the day. Landscaping to be installed between the Schinman and Day properties to the satisfaction of the Township Planner. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion to approve. Mr. Williams stated that he will leave it up to the Township Planners to determine a simple landscape plan that will provide additional screening. The vote was as follows: Buechler: - Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: Yes Weiss: Yes Neuer: Recused Chairwoman Gabry: Yes Quentzel:

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e plan that will provide additional screening. The vote was as follows: Buechler: - Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: Yes Weiss: Yes Neuer: Recused Chairwoman Gabry: Yes Quentzel: Yes 14

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