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Minutes · Apr 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

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Chairwoman Gabry accepted Mr. Murray as an expert in Professional Engineering. Mr. Murray presented an aerial view of the site. Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that the aerial view of the site was pre-marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. Mr. Murray referred to Exhibit A-3 and detailed the proposed site and the surrounding uses. He said that the applicant is proposing the sub-division of lots 26 and 28, located in a B-2 zone, and the sub-division of a boundary line where the prior Joy Luck restaurant mects the Best Western hotel. Mr. Murray continued to describe the property noting that there is 456 feet of frontage on Northfield Avenue and that there are no storm water management controls currently on site. Mr. Murray presented the overall site plan rendering; Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that the overall site plan rendering, dated 4/18/14, was pre-marked as Exhibit A-4 for identification. Mr. Murray referred to the overall site plan rendering and detailed the surrounding properties. He said that the Best Western hotel will remain along with the fifty eight (58) parking stalls on their site. Mr. Murray presented the site plan; Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that the site plan dated 4/18/14 was pre-marked at Exhibit A-5 for identification. Mr. Murray referred to the site plan stating that the applicant is proposing a 5490 sq. foot convenience store and fueling station. He detailed where the convenience store will be located at the north part of the site and the fuel sales will be located at the south part of the site. He said that the fuel dispensers will be under a canopy approximately sixty (60) feet from the Quick Chek facility. Mr. Murray stated that this is the perfect location for the convenience store because there is a park and ride and public transportation on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Murray presented a rendering of the exterior elevations; Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that the exterior elevations rendering was pre-marked as Exhibit A-10 for identification. Mr. Murray referred to the Exhibit and detailed the facade stating that it will be full brick with a € Ss Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Murray if there is an architect for this project. She said that he is testifying as an expert in Engineering for this site. Mr. Murray said that he is testifying to the general characteristics of the building. He said that

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architect for this project. She said that he is testifying as an expert in Engineering for this site. Mr. Murray said that he is testifying to the general characteristics of the building. He said that they will bring the architect to the next meeting. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Murray if there is a trash receptacle; he said that he is getting to that. Mr. Murray referred to the site plan noting where the trash receptacle is at the northwest corner of the property. He said that they also have trash receptacles at the south end of the property. Mr. Murray said that they use a “Billy Goat” to vacuum the parking lot and drive aisles once a week, He also noted on the plan where the fully gated enclosure for the recycling and trash dumpster is located. 10

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