March 5, 2014

nautical pavilion area or Tulip Springs, a distance of about sixty feet through a wooded trail. No new restroom facilities were proposed. Approximately 40 trees would be removed, mostly white pines in poor condition; to be replaced with 80 new trees both evergreen and deciduous. Council President McCartney voiced concern about the number of trees to be removed. She asked Mr. Piga about access to the playground, the path from the pavilion to the playground and if the playground equipment would be marked for age appropriateness; Mr. Piga described how visitors would gain access and confirmed the equipment would be marked. Dr. Bagoff asked what was the total surface perimeter of the project, the height of the fences, hours of operation, and if security cameras were fo be installed. Mr. Piga said it was the perimeter was .65 acres; the fence would be 6 ft. high near the roadway; 4 ft. at playground perimeter. Mr. Fleder said operations questions were for Mr. Varghese; he indicated no security cameras were planned. Chairman Heller asked if trees to the west of the playground would remain to act as a buffer, regarding construction access — how many trees would be removed, and how did the drainage system currently work. Mr. Piga said the trees to the west would remain, approximately one or two trees would be removed for construction access, and there were under drains that channeled to the reservoir. Mr. Weston asked what was the depth of the buffer of existing trees from Cherry Lane to the dog park; what was the reasoning for creating a destination dog park in this area of the reservation where people were already bringing dogs; had an evaluation been done regarding the impact of a dog park on other wildlife native to the reservation; and would there be any new lighting. Mr. Piga said the buffer between the dog park and Cherry Lane was approximately 50 ft. and would including new landscaping; the dog park was considered a destination spot as part of the overall 1.75 miles reservoir path attraction; no study had been done regarding impact on wildlife; no new lighting was proposed. Mr. Heller asked Mr. Piga to estimate the life expectancy of the white pine groves in the area; Mr. Piga said the trees were mature but in disrepair. He opined there would be a benefit in cleaning out the area and planting more understory trees. Mr. Wilkes inquired as to the maximum

n the area; Mr. Piga said the trees were mature but in disrepair. He opined there would be a benefit in cleaning out the area and planting more understory trees. Mr. Wilkes inquired as to the maximum height of the fence, the buffer distance between the fence and reservoir for both projects, and the fence material. Mr. Piga said the maximum fence height was 6 ft., the buffer area was approximately 25 ft, and the fence would be black polyvinyl chain link. Mr. Eben inquired if the County had applied to Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District ({HEPSCD) regarding the playground drainage. He asked if Mr. Piga knew that West Orange had a tree ordinance; he did not see a tree removal plan as part of the Application. He asked where would visitors park to access the playground, and how had the parking been parking calculated. He stated that more people would be using the playground but there would be no additional restroom facilities; did Mr. Piga think that was a problem. He asked if the County had a major master plan; it appeared they came back before the Board every three months. Mr. Piga said the County had applied to HEPSCD, the tree removal plan would be submitted to the Building Department as part of its building construction plan; he said he believed there was adequate parking areas, and if the County deemed it necessary, they would supply additional restroom facilities. Mr. Piga said he was unable to answer inquiry regarding a master plan. Regarding the dog park, Mr. Eben stated there was not a tree removal plan, and no additional parking plan. He opined that there was already a dog park on South Orange Avenue; he did not WNAPLANNING.BRDWWPIMINUTESI201413-5-14 Minutes.doc 8