April 17, 2014

Mr. Ricci stated that two new HVAC units will be installed on the flat roof top; one air conditioning unit and one heating unit. He said that the Township ordinance requires a minimum of three feet of screening around the units. Mr, Ricci said that if they do put screening around the units, the screening will be more visible than the units without the screening. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if that would be a variance or a waiver; Mr. Grygiel said that if it is in the ordinance then it will require a variance. Mr. Vena said that he would like to amend the application to include the variance for the screening around the HVAC units. Chairperson Gabry accepted the amendment as a minor one. Mr. Ricci stated that the sewer line is four inches and the current water line is one inch. He said that they expect it to be sufficient and if they need it to be bigger then they will comply. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Ricci where people will enter the building; he referred to the architectural plans showing the primary entrance and the secondary means of ingress and egress. He said that there is a third means of ingress and egress through a room where the priests robe which will not be used by the public. Mr. Ricci stated that Houses of Worship are exempt from ADA standards but the applicant will comply with the ADArequirements. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Ricci where the handicap spaces will be located; he said on either side of the door adjacent to the building. There were no further questions for Mr. Ricci from the Board or its Professionals, Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Ricci; there were none. Mr. Vena called his next witness. George Wheatle Williams approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Williams detailed his educational and professional background as a Professional Planner licensed in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Williams if he submitted the planner’s report from the Nishuane Group; he replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Williams if he read the entire report into evidence would that be the basis of his testimony; he replied yes. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have Mr. Williams report marked as Exhibit A-7 in evidence. Mr. Vena said that he would like Mr. Williams to go directly to the variances, 13