February 20, 2014

Mr. Steinhart asked Mr. Marucci with the proposed new use, how many parking spaces are required; he said eight parking spaces. He said they are proposing three parking spaces and would be deficient of five parking spaces, Mr. Buechler asked if the second D variance would be limited just to a hair salon or for any retail use if the Board does grant the two D variances. Mr. Neuer said that the application is for a hair salon and he sees no basis for any other use then a hair salon. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if Mr. O’Reilly does not grant the applicant an easement, is there any basis for granting this application. Mr. Grygiel said no; they would lose the parking and the ADA accessibility. Chairwoman Gabry called for a recess at 9:31 pm. Chairwoman Gabry resumed the meeting at 9:45 pm. Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that, because of the time, application ZB-13-13 for Jason Alvarez that was scheduled to be heard at this meeting tonight will be carried over to the March 20, 2014 regular Zoning Board meeting. She announced that no further notice will be necessary. Chairwoman Gabry stated that James Pryor, attorney for ZB-14-01/Communication Infrastructure, submitted a letter to the Board requesting a special Zoning Board meeting on behalf of his client. Mr. Neuer stated that the consulting Planner for the Township, Paul Grygiel and the Board Attorney, Ms. Beirne, should review the application first and determine if this application should be heard by the Zoning Board or the Planning Board. ‘The Board agreed to hear this application at a special meeting that would be held tentatively on March 27, 2013 subject to their determination. Mr. Russoniello called his second witness. Claud Jones approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Jones detailed his professional and educational background as a licensed Architect in the State of New Jersey. He said that he has testified before many Boards in Newark, East Orange, Orange, Irvington and Hillside New Jersey. Chairwoman Gabry accepted Mr. Jones as an expert in Architecture. Mr. Jones referred to the architectural plans and noted for the record that the signature on the plans is the signature of his Principal, Albert Birch Jr. He said that Mr, Birch assigns different architects to different projects. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the Architectural Plans, consisting of four sheets, marked

of his Principal, Albert Birch Jr. He said that Mr, Birch assigns different architects to different projects. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the Architectural Plans, consisting of four sheets, marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. 10