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it approximately one-percent. The plan would enhance the existing site. Mr. Russoniello asked Mr. Marucci to discuss the landscaping plan. Mr. Marucci said that there was discussion at the Technical Review meeting regarding the back area suggestion for replacement trees, one tree for every ten (10) parking spaces. Mr. Marucci opined that some trees would be helpful; currently the buffer area was completely wooded; he would work with the Town Forester regarding the removal of dead trees and clean up the overgrown brush. The exterior lighting on the westerly side by the drive thru window would be repaired and enhanced; he said he would work with the Township professionals to ensure the area would not be over-lit. Council President McCartney asked for details regarding exit signage when vehicles leave property. She wanted to make sure vehicles exiting were aware they could not make a left turn on to Northfield Avenue. Mr. Marucci confirmed there would be proper signage indicating right- turn only when exiting. Dr. Bagoff inquired if there would be any speed calming devices; he was concerned the area could become a speedway for vehicles. Mr. Marucci agreed that speed-calming devices would be a good idea and would keep traffic at a good pace; they could be incorporaied in to the plan. Chairman Heller asked about the three parking spaces in the front of the property that were previously discussed. Mr. Marucci said the existing conditions showed four parking spaces; the new plan eliminated one of the spaces for the installation of a new pedestrian walkway; he agreed with Mr. Poskanzer that the three spaces were necessary for the Dunkin Donuts customers; he would like to keep them. Mr. Heller asked if there could be striping to the property in the area of the four westerly parking spaces to tie-in with crossing the drive-thru area to the front of the store. Mr. Marucci said he could put striping along the proposed walkway and would add striping to the westerly area. Chairman Heller requested the Township Planner submit a landscaping plan for approval; he opined that there should be some shade trees in the front and back of the property. Referring to the three parking spaces in the front, Vice Chairman Weston asked how a car would safely get in to the corner space closest to the in-bound traffic. Mr. Marucci said that the space was a current condition that had

king spaces in the front, Vice Chairman Weston asked how a car would safely get in to the corner space closest to the in-bound traffic. Mr. Marucci said that the space was a current condition that had existed for a long time but he could remove it if there were safety concerns. There was sufficient parking on the easterly side to accommodate customers. Mr. Eben said code required one tree planting per every ten spaces; he counted twenty-one continuance spaces. He would like to see a bump out at every seven or eight spaces for a tree. Moving the dumpster to the rear would create twenty-three spaces. He would like to see the area softened. Council President McCartney said it would be easy to pull out and pull in if the spaces in the front were eliminated, but it might affect the planned retail; depending on the tenant, they might have to come back before the Board for parking variance. Mr. Russoniello and Mr. Marucci both voiced concern that if additional spaces were eliminated, it would be a concern for potential businesses. Dr. Bagoff opined that business owners wanted to see as many parking spaces as possible; there must be a balance between having green space and enough parking to make the space viable for a business. Mr. Poskanzer said he suggested interrupting the green space in the rear for two or three parking spaces. Mr. Grygiel said that with regard to directional signage, Mr. Marucci should make sure there were adequate signage or pavement markings for the drive-thru area. Mr. Marucci said there would be signage indicating Height Restriction; Drive-thru Only; Do Not Enter; and No Left Turn. NAPLANNING. BRD\WPIMINUTES\201413-5-14 Minutes. doc 5