February 20, 2014

The vote was as follows: Buechler: - Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: Yes Weiss: - Neuer: Recused Chairwoman Gabry: Yes Quentzel: Yes Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that Mr, Neuer was recused from hearing this application and Mr. Buechler was not present at the last meeting when this application was heard and they did not participate in this discussion. APPLICATION(S) 1. ZB-13-11/Gavilanez Block: 89; Lots: 32, 33; Zone: OB-1 134 Main Street Two “D” use variances and several bulk variances to convert the first floor of an existing two family dwelling to a hair salon EXHIBITS A-1 — Colored Site Plan A-2 — Architectural Plans — 4 sheets Savino Russoniello Jr., Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Mr. Russoniello detailed the application stating that the applicant’s mother owns and operates a hair salon currently located on Washington Street and would like to move her business into her daughter’s two-family home, Mr. Russoniello said that this would be an owner occupied situation; the hair salon would be on the first floor and the second floor would remain residential. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr, Russoniello what is currently on the third floor of the home; he said that there is a bedroom on the third floor. Mr. Russoniello said that the second and third floors of the home are occupied by the owner and family members as one residence, Mr. Russoniello called his first witness, Anthony Marucci. He said that Mr. Marucci will be testifying as the Professional Engincer first and as the Professional Planner second. Anthony Marucci approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Marucci detailed his professional background as both a Professional Planner and a Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey. He stated that he has testified before this Zoning Board many times before.