March 20, 2014

Mr. Grygiel stated that in regard to the off-site parking being required for employee parking, there is no way to permit that without a variance. Mr. Russoniello said that he will amend the application to also include the variance for that. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the Board or the Professionals had any further questions for Ms. Gavilanez; there were none. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Ms. Gavilanez. David Owen approached the podium and asked Ms. Gavilanez how much of the basement will be utilized as additional square footage to the project; Mr. Russoniello said that Mr. Marucci will answer that question. Mr. Owen referred to prior resolutions of approval for 130-132 Main Street and said the property ‘was approved for several uses which included allowing parking spaces for nearby residents. He said that because the property is not zoned for retail parking, Mr. O’Reilly would have to come back before the Zoning Board to request that on his property. There were no further questions for Ms. Gavilanez from the members of the public. Mr. Russonicllo called the applicant’s Engineer, Anthony Marucci, to the podium. Chairwoman Gabry stated for the record that Mr. Marucci was qualified as an expert in the fields of engincering and professional planning and was also sworn in at the last meeting and will continue under oath. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Marucci to detail the special reasons for the positive criteria. Mr. Marucci said that establishing this business in the Downtown will help other businesses in the area to thrive. He said that the purpose of the West Orange Downtown Alliance is to promote and enhance businesses and that the Township’s governing body has declared Main Street for businesses. He said that the applicant will be improving the building by bringing it up to code. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Marucci if they will be adding sprinklers to the building; he replied no. He said that they are improving the building to ensure that it is safe. Mr. Marucci said that the site is suitable for this business because it is on a County road that has bus stops which allow public access to the site. Alice Weiss asked Mr. Marucci why the West Orange Downtown Alliance did not think this application was favorable. Mr. Marucci said they had some concerns. Mr. Neuer said that their report is not part of the

Weiss asked Mr. Marucci why the West Orange Downtown Alliance did not think this application was favorable. Mr. Marucci said they had some concerns. Mr. Neuer said that their report is not part of the record; it was submitted without testimony. Mr. Merklinger said that thebeautysalon is currently on Washington Street and is almost in Orange. He said that the applicant wanted to be on Main Street. There were no further questions for Mr. Marucci from the Board or the Professionals.