February 20, 2014

Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Marucci if the handicap parking space, that is 60’ from the building, is ADA compliant; he replied yes. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Marucci if the existing chain link fence will remain along the handicap ramp; he replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Marucci if he addressed the Township Enginccr’s comments regarding installing a new curb and sidewalk in the front of the property; he replied yes. Mr. Marucci said the applicant will comply. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Russoniclio if the Board was to approve this application would the applicant agree to replace the curbs and the sidewalk as a condition; he replied yes. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Marucci if he saw any problem with the driveway in regard to ingress and egress; he replied no. Mr. Marucci said that he has entered and exited this driveway many times and has never had a problem. He said that the traffic movements are minimal and he does not see any problem adding three parking spaces. Chairwoman Gabry stated that Mr. Marucci is not a traffic expert. Mr. Marucci stated that the applicant is proposing three parking spaces when eight parking spaces are required. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Marucci if they calculated how many parking spaces are needed for the two existing apartments. Mr. Marucci said that they need 4 parking spaces for the two-family but there are no parking spaces provided for them currently. Mr. Russoniello stated that his client informed him that most of their clients walk to the salon. Mr. Merklinger asked Mr. Marucci where the residents currently park; he said they currently park on the street. Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that consulting Planner for the Township, Paul Grygiel, arrived at the meeting at 8:35 pm. Mr. Grygiel was sworn under oath. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Marucci if the owner of the property lives in the top section of the home; he replied yes, Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Marucci how many customers and chairs the salon will have; Mr. Marucci said that there will be three chairs in the salon but he will defer that question to the Architect. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Marucci how many employees there will be at the salon; Mr. Marucci said that he will defer that question to the applicant.