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Minutes · Apr 24, 2014

April 24, 2014

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Mr. Murray noted on the site plan where the gas pumps and the diesel fuel dispensers are located. He said that the two (2) diesel dispensers and the eight (8) gas pumps share an island. Mr. Murray referred to the site plan and detailed the parking layout and said that they exceed the Township ordinance standards. He said that they have wide parking spaces that are 10’ x 18° and are providing a total of thirty eight (38) spaces. Mr. Murray referred to the site plan and detailed the access to the site. He said that if you are traveling east on Northfield Avenue, there is a traffic signal across from the center of the lot where you can make a left turn to access the site. Mr. Murray said that they are proposing to install sidewalks along the entire southerly property line and also along the cast side. He said that they will also be providing a pedestrian crossing signal at the traffic signal. Mr. Murray detailed the design of the fueling positions stating that there is enough room that will allow vehicles to pass each other in the aisle. Mr. Murray presented the WBS50 truck turning plan; Chairwoman Gabry noted for the record that the WBS0 truck turning plan was pre-marked as Exhibit A-11 for identification. Mr. Murray referred to the plan stating that it depicts the fuel delivery truck path. He said that the fuel delivery truck travels west on Northfield Avenue and enters in a clock wise pattern. Mr. Murray said that it takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes to fill the underground tanks. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Murray if there will be a left turn signal at the light; he said no, there will just be a green signal. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Murray how often the fuel is delivered; he said fuel deliveries are six (6) times a week. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Murray if the recycling is picked up by a private hauler; he replied yes. Mr. Steinhart asked Mr. Murray if vehicles traveling east bound will be able to make a left turn into the site; he said yes. Mr. Steinhart asked Mr. Murray if pedestrians will be able to cross at that traffic signal; he said yes and detailed how the timing for the traffic and the pedestrian crossing will work. Mr. Steinhart asked Mr, Murray if there is a no U-turn sign at that location; he said no. Ms. Porter said that their traffic engineer will go into further detail regarding the traffic. Mr. Neuer stated that he want to

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d Mr, Murray if there is a no U-turn sign at that location; he said no. Ms. Porter said that their traffic engineer will go into further detail regarding the traffic. Mr. Neuer stated that he want to hear this witness testify to the engineering aspects of this application and not the traffic. 11

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