November 10, 2011

Mr. Guzzo stated that it is not going to be bright and shiny but more subdued. Mr. Quentzel asked where the monument sign would be located and Mr, Guzzo replied at the Gregory Avenue entrance. Mr. Guzzo continued by saying the stainless steel lettering on the fagade of the school was going to be one to two feet in size. Mr. Keller asked if they are using stainless steel lettering on the white background of the sign on Gregory Avenue. Mr. Guzzo replied yes. Mr. Keller stated that, looking at it at from a traffic engineering perspective, he had hoped that there was enough contrast for people to read the sign. Mr. Sussman agreed and stated that it’s not going to be readily visible using silver on a white background, He suggested that they might want to change the colors of the lettering or change the background color. Mr, Sussman said that they should consult with Ms. Borg about this. Mr. Vena stated that, at the last meeting, there was discussion regarding the fencing. He said that some of the fencing on the north and west side of the property was installed within the last few years. Mr. Vena stated that the existing fences on the north and east side of the property appear to be in good shape, He said that there is a portion of green fence on Gregory Avenue that is in disrepair and will be fixed and painted. Mr. Vena stated that there is also a portion of the fence on Northfield Avenue at the south east corner of the property that will be fixed and painted. He said that they will repair or replace any fence along Gregory and Northfield Avenues that is in disrepair to match the existing fence. This will all be subject to Ms. Borg’s review. Chairman Neuer asked if there are any more questions for Mr. Guzzo. Ms. Borg asked Mr, Guzzo if the glass on the building is going to be blue tint. Mr. Guzzo replied no. Chairman Neuer asked the members of the public if they had any questions for Mr, Guzzo. He reminded them that this is just the time to ask questions and not for comments or opinions. Getachew Lemma approached the podium and stated he lived at 6 Ardmore Road. Mr. Getachew asked Mr, Guzzo if anyone had discussed the fencing with any of the neighbors. Chairman Neuer asked if anyone spoke to the neighbors on Ardmore Road since the application was filed. Mr. Vena stated that he didn’t know the answer to that but said that the applicant contacted everyone on

n Neuer asked if anyone spoke to the neighbors on Ardmore Road since the application was filed. Mr. Vena stated that he didn’t know the answer to that but said that the applicant contacted everyone on the 200” radius list to meet at a location and discuss the plan. He said that there is someone here tonight who was at this meeting. Chairman Neuer told Mr. ILemma that, prior to the hearing, they had an invitation to come to a meeting and that someone is here tonight who will testify to that, The Chairman told Mr. Lemma that he can ask that person his question. There were no more questions for Mr. Guzzo. Mr. Vena called his next witness. Mr. Idan Levin approached the podium and sworn woder oath. Mr. Levin stated that he was the facility manager for Golda Och Academy. He said that part of his responsibility is this construction project. Mr. Vena questioned Mr. Levin about the meeting they had for the residents. Mr. Levin stated that they had sent a letter to alt of the neighbors, prior to the second hearing, inviting them to discuss the project and that no one came to the meeting. He stated that the meeting was scheduled for 6:30 pm and, as he was leaving at 7:15 pm, he saw a car coming in and it was the Mr. Lemma. Mr. Lovin stated that he and Mr. Lemma had a discussion and Mr. Lemma asked that they consider using fencing that could block some of the noise from the idling buses. He stated that Mr. Lemma was concerned about the buses idling. Mr, Levin stated that was the extent of any conversation with this or any neighbor. Chairman Neuer asked if the notices were sent by regular or certified mail and Mr. Levin said they were sent by regular mail. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Levin if the issue about the idling buses comes under his authority and Mr. Levin replied that it does not. Mr. Levin stated that the