October 27, 2011

DISCUSSION Robert C. Williams, Esq., attorney for the applicant approached the podium and detailed the application. He stated that the applicant is requesting approval for an addition and adding an additional 53 beds to the existing facility. Chairman Neuer questioned how many existing private and semi private rooms were. Mr. Williams stated that there are currently forty beds and they are increasing it to 53 beds; thirty seven (37) single rooms and eight (8) double rooms which total 53 beds. Mr. Williams called his first witness. Edward Bogan approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Bogan stated that he is a licensed professional engineer in the State of New Jersey. He detailed his educational background and work experience and stated he was an expert in engineering. Chairman Neuer asked if he had experience in any projects similar to the size and scope of this one and he replied he did. Chairman Neuer accepted his credentials as a site engineer, Mr. Bogan described aerial photos that were previously entered as Exhibit A-5, showing the existing building and outlining the entire site. [He continued by detailing the existing conditions in Exhibit A-1 and photos of the site in Exhibit A-6. Chairman Neuer asked if he took the photos and Mr. Bogan stated that the architect, Mr. Denton took them. Chairman Neuer asked that it be noted that all of the property in Exhibit A-1 is not Canterbury Village’s property. Mr. Bogan stated that they are proposing a 4600 sq. foot addition, as exhibited in A-2. He said that they are also proposing changing the main entrance, which is currently on Mt. Pleasant Avenue, to provide a more secure site. Mr. Bogan stated that they will be making minor alterations to the driveway for pickup and drop off. Chairman Neuer asked how far back into the property will that be and Mr. Bogan stated it would be 150-175 feet. Mr. Buechler asked if there will be an awning over the new pick up and drop off area and Mr. Bogan stated that the architect will answer that when he testifies. Mr, Bogan continued by stating how many new trees will be planted on the site and detailed the landscaping and lighting plan. Ms. Weiss asked if the dtiveway was a two way road and Mr. Bogan stated it was. Ms. Weiss asked if they were going to widen the driveway because it seemed tight and Mr. Bogan replied no, Chairman Neuer questioned the volume

dtiveway was a two way road and Mr. Bogan stated it was. Ms. Weiss asked if they were going to widen the driveway because it seemed tight and Mr. Bogan replied no, Chairman Neuer questioned the volume of traffic and Mr. Bogan stated he didn’t know because they did not do a study or count. Mr. Bogan explained that the maj ority of workers take mass transit and they have very few deliveries. He said that the deliveries are made in front of the property and, with the new set-back entrance configuration, it will be less congested. Tt was noted that the applicant requested to have the traffic study waived and Ms. Borg did not have the authority to grant the waiver. Chairman Neuer stated that, regardless, the Board will still have the final decision.