March 20, 2014

134 Main Street and had to make adjustments to his property to prevent the water from flooding his basement. Mr. Koehler said that he feels that when the snow is plowed to the north-west side of that property, he will receive the run-off. Mr. Koehler gave a very lengthy synopsis of the history of the area detailing how and when the neighborhood started to change. He cited the existing parking problems in the neighborhood and who lives on the first, second and third floor of the applicant’s property along with the number of automobiles the residents and visitors own. Robert Gazsik approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He stated that he lives at 131 Main Street and said that he thinks the application should be denied. Mr. Gazsik said that that it is a small piece of property and that taxis are often parked in the driveway and block traffic in the driveway. He said that this is the only business in the neighborhood that will be on the first floor of ahome. Mr. Gazsik cited the parking problems in the neighborhood and said that once they pave the new parking area he is afraid of the run-off from the water. Mr. Gazsik said that he would like to keep the little bit of the residential character that is left of the ncighborhood. Mr. Owen approached the podium and summed up. He stated that his clients have nothing against the applicant and that they just wish that they relocate the beauty salon into into a zone that permits it. Mr. Owen said that thebeautysalon is inappropriate for the property and that residential properties do not need anything further to infringe on their residential character. He said that he feels that the business will easily generate up to sixteen employees and that they did not meet the burden of proof for the use and bulk variances. Mr. Owen said that there is too little onsite parking, no open space and that there is no proof that the property is suitable for this use. He said that he feels that thebeautysalon will create a detriment to this area. Mr. Owen stated that he is requesting that the Board deny this application. Mr. Russoniello approached the podium and summed up. He stated that the site does have suitability because it is the only house on that block that has a driveway. My. Russoniello noted the improvements that will be made to the house and said that the applicant should be able to use their own property for

e it is the only house on that block that has a driveway. My. Russoniello noted the improvements that will be made to the house and said that the applicant should be able to use their own property for their business, He said that this application has nothing to do with the backlash of the O’Reilly property and reminded the Board that most of the traffic is walk-in. Harvey Grossman, Esq., the West Orange Public Advocate approached the podium and said that the primary problem is inadequate off-street parking. He said he is sympathetic to the applicant but the area has a genuine parking problem and there is not sufficient onsite parking. Mr. Grossman said that it is not in the public interest to grant this application. Chairwoman Gabry closed the hearing. Ms. Weiss said that she agrees with the parking issues and that the negative outweighs the benefits. She said that she would deny this application if she had a vote. Mr. Quentzel said that he is in favor of mom and pop businesses. He said that the applicant wants to make a better facility and improve the aesthetics of the building. He said that there is no 10