November 10, 2011

school sent letters to the independent bus company and advised them not to idle, He said that they were also advised that the police will enforce it if they do, Chairman Neuer said that signs should also be posted about idling. Mr. Vena stated that they will post signs and do whatever it takes to be in compliance. Chairman Neuer stated that he will advise the residents to call the police if they hear the buses idling. Chairman Neuer asked if there were any questions for Mr, Levin. Mr. Shrecram Devre approached the podium and stated he lived at 119 Gregory Avenue. Mr. Devre asked Mr. Levin when the letter was sent out to the neighbors about the meeting. Mr. Levin stated it was before the October 24" meeting, Mr. Devre stated that he did not get the letter. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Devre when he purchased his house and he stated 12 years ago. Mr. Vena said that if Mr. Devre has a particular issue that they could listen to his concerns and possibly help him out. Mr. Getachew Lemma approached the podium again and began to comment about the discussion he had with Mr. Levin, Chairman Neuer told Mr. Lemma that he would have to wait until the end of the meeting to comment. Ms. Hileanor Kramer approached the podium and stated she lived at 10 Bakley Terrace. Chairman Neucr asked Ms. Kramer if she was affiliated with the school. Ms. Kramer stated that she is a board member of Golda Och Academy and has a child in the school. Chairman Neuer stated that, because you are a board member, Mr. Vena represents you. Ms. Kramer asked if any parent of the school can ask questions about the project. Chairman Neuer asked the Board attorney, Ms. Beirne, if Ms. Kramer could ask her question and she replied yes. Ms. Kramer asked Mr. Levin if he felt the restoration of the property will make Golda Och a better neighbor and Mr. Levin replied it definitely would. ‘There were no more questions for this witness. The Board recessed at 9:20 pm. The Board resumed at 9:30 pm. Mr. Vena called his next witness. Mr. Peter G. Steck approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Steck listed his credentials as a licensed professional planner in the State of New Jersey since 1976. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Steck if he has testified before this Board before and concerning projects of similar scope and Mr. Steck replied yes. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Steck’s credentials as an expert

rman Neuer asked Mr. Steck if he has testified before this Board before and concerning projects of similar scope and Mr. Steck replied yes. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Steck’s credentials as an expert professional planner, Mr. Steck referred to his report dated April 29, 2011, Chairman Neuer asked to have it marked as Exhibit A-8. Mr. Steck began detailing his report stating that this application was originally approved in 2009. He continued by explaining the impervious coverage, the building height and the student population. Mr. Steck stated that this application proposes to expand the facility and the significant change is the circular driveway which will allow for efficient drop off of student. He said that their traffic expert, Mr. Maltz, will discuss that, Mr. Steck described the area and talked about the signage, drainage and lighting improvements they are proposing. He also described the conditional uses in the R-4 zone that the school is located in. Mr. Stock stated that there is already a “D” variance associated with this property for the height of the building. He said that they also need a variance for conditional use because they do not meet all of the conditions. Chairman Neuer clarified by saying that they are not looking for a new height variance but just for the non conforming use that is being expanded.