March 5, 2014

bulldozers access the site. Mr. Varghese said there was no other plan for the area other than planting trees; there was already an access road for construction. Harvey Grossman, Esq., Public Advocate, inquired what the Master Plan of the County was for the Reservation in its entirety. He opined that continued development would forever alter the natural beauty of the area. Mr. Fleder said that any questions regarding the County's Master Plan for the Reservation should be directed to the County; it was not an appropriate question for the Courtesy Review Application; however, he would take Mr. Grossman's concern to the County. Mr. Grossman stated that due to increased traffic, there was a problem at Cherry Lane and Northfield Avenue; he asked if Mr. Varghese thought there was adequate signage, would a traffic control device or a traffic officer be a better remedy. Mr. Varghese said he would work with the Township professionals regarding signage needs. Mr. Fleder said traffic questions were not part of the testimony; however, he would advise the County regarding traffic concerns. Mr. Grossman asked if there were adequate bathroom facilities; Mr. Varghese answered in the affirmative. Dr. Bagoff asked if there was a method to determine the number of bathrooms required to accommodate visitors; Mr. Varghese identified the locations of existing facilities; he stated additional portable facilities would be available if there were special events. Robert Rashkes, 35 Oakcrest Road, asked if there would be signage for the dog park and playground parking and where those signs would be located; he asked in what Town the Tulip Springs parking lot ended, would dogs visiting the dog park be subject to the West Orange Dog Ordinance. Mr. Varghese said signs for dog park parking would be in Tulip Springs; he said Tulip Springs parking lot was in West Orange; Mr. Fleder said he was unsure if dogs would be subject to the West Orange dog ordinance. Mr. Grygiel said the State ordinance superseded West Orange ordinance. Sylvia Owens, 6 Korwel Court, asked why the Application was being heard. Mr. Fleder said that was not an appropriate question for Mr. Varghese. Chairman Heller advised Ms. Owens could come back to the podium for public comment. Members of the Public commented on the Application. Tricia Zimic, 9 Fairview Terrace, Maplewood, NJ Robert Rashkes, 35 Oakcrest Road,

ised Ms. Owens could come back to the podium for public comment. Members of the Public commented on the Application. Tricia Zimic, 9 Fairview Terrace, Maplewood, NJ Robert Rashkes, 35 Oakcrest Road, West Orange, NU Michele Sutton, 33 Oakcrest Road, West Orange, NJ Katelin Gordon, 211 Park Place, Orange, NJ Andrew Joyce, 104 Walker Road, West Orange, NJ Jennifer Duckworth, 82 Linden Street, Millburn, NJ Harvey Grossman, Public Advocate, advised the Board he was opposed to the Application and requested the Board send a strong message to the County that enough was enough. He opined there was an inherit conflict between the Township and the County; no safety controls or proper policing, congestion had been dumped into the most important part of the Town. The Township had a right to know what the grand plan for the reservation was before it was irreparably transformed and destroyed. Mr. Weston opined he was not a fan of the dog park; he did support any further expansion in to the historic portion of the park; he hoped the County would take all comments in to consideration. NAPLANNING. BRDIWPIMINUTESI2014\3-5-14 Minutes.doc 10