February 20, 2014

Mr. Koehler asked Mr. Jones where the air conditioner compressor is located on the outside of the house; he replied it is on the side of the house. There were no further questions for Mr. Jones. Mr. Russoniello called his next witness. Laura Gavilanez, applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Gavilanez when she purchased the property; she replied approximately three or four years ago. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Gavilanez if she lives at the house; she replied yes that she lives on the second floor. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms, Gavilanez if she owns any other property in town; she replied yes, She said that she owns a residential two-family house located at 127 Main Street as an investment property. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Gavilanez if the hair salon is her mother’s business; she replied yes, Mr. Russonicllo asked Ms. Gavilanez where her mother lives; she replied 495 Valley Road in West Orange. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Galvilanez if her mother owns that property; she teplied yes. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Gavilanez if her mother owns and operates a cutrent business on Washington Street in town; she replied yes. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Gavilanez if the space that her mother leases now is similar in size to the space she is proposing to put in her house; she replied yes. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms, Gavilanez how many employees are at the Washington Street space; she replied two employees. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Gavilanez what services are provided at the salon; she said that they provide hair care and have a pedicure area. She said that they also will do manicures occasionally, Mr. Russonielio asked Ms. Gavilanez what the hours of operation are at the salon; she said that the salon opens up at 9 am and closes at 8pm from Monday to Saturday. She said that they are closed on Sunday. Mr. Russoniello asked Ms. Gavilanez to describe the typical client; she said that her typical customers walk to the salon or take a bus to the salon. She said sometimes they will pick a client up and drop them off after their appointment. 13