March 20, 2014

Two “D” use variances and several bulk variances to convert the first floor of an existing two- family dwelling to abeautysalon EXHIBITS A-3 - Colored computer rendering of the proposed improvements to the exterior of house O-1 - Resolution ZB-05-13 dated 12/18/2008 O-2 — Resolution ZB-09-23 dated 4/15/2010 O-3 — Commercial store front vacancy listing in the Downtown Area —2 pages Savino Russoniello Jr., Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. He said that he would like to call Claud Jones, the architect for the applicant, as his first witness. Claud Jones approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Jones to indicate his educational background. Mr. Jones stated that he attended Hampton University and has a degree in architecture. He said that he attended the Newark College of Engineering and then continued his education at Hampton University where he got his degree. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Jones if he was licensed in the State of New Jersey; he replied yes. Chairwoman Gabry stated that Mr. Jones is accepted as an expert in the field of architecture. Mr. Jones stated that since the last meeting, he prepared an additional exhibit because there was some concern regarding what the finished building would look like. He said that he created a computer rendering of what the building will !ook like when the work was completed and described the rendering. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the rendering marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. Mr. Neuer asked if the color of exterior of the house in the exhibit was true to color; Mr. Jones said that the color.is as close as he could get it to the manufacturer’s color. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the Board or the Professionals had any further questions for Mr. Jones; there were none. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Jones. David Owen, Esq. approached the podium and asked Mr. Jones if there were any changes to the elevations or the interior layout of the building; he replied no. There were no further questions for Mr. Jones. Chairwoman Gabry said that she had a question regarding the number of employees at the salon. Mr. Neuer said that his notes stated that the applicant testified that there will be no more than