April 24, 2014

subdivide the property into two (2) parcels by redrawing the lot lines between lots 26 and 28. She said the applicant is also seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct the convenience store, with fuel sales, on lot 28. Mr. Neuer asked Ms. Porter if they are secking variance relief for both lots 26 and 28; she replied yes. Ms. Porter said that the proposed food store is a permitted use in the B-2 zone; however the fuel sales as well as the hotel are conditional uses. She said that the applicant is secking conditional use variance relief from some of the conditional use criteria for the proposed Quick Chek fuel sales. Ms. Porter said that they are not proposing to change the hotel use, but since the former Joy Luck Chinese Pavilion restaurant is attached to the hotel, they must re-face the fagade of the hotel. She then detailed all of the bulk variances for the hotel and the Quick Chek design features. Ms. Porter stated that the last component of this application requires the applicant to seck a modification of a condition set forth in a prior resolution from 1986. She said that the Township Engineer, Leonard Lepore, required that all three lots comprising this property were to have been consolidated by deed. This was not done and the present proposal would not allow for such a consolidation. Ms. Porter provided a list of witnesses that will be testifying on behalf of the applicant. She noted that the application was submitted in December, 2013 and deemed complete in January, 2014. Ms. Porter also noted that they were scheduled to be heard in March, 2014 but, due to a busy agenda, asked to be carried over to this special meeting date. Mr. Neuer said that he had some questions regarding one aspect of the application and asked Ms. Porter if her client will be selling ready to eat food and beverages, at retail, for on and off premises consumption; she replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Ms, Porter if the food will be available upon a short waiting time; she replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Ms. Porter if customers can place an order at a counter; she replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Ms. Porter if the food will be served in disposable wrappers, containers or plates; she replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if this would be considered a fast food restaurant if tables are being provided for more than fifteen (15) customers. Mr. Grygiel said

ntainers or plates; she replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if this would be considered a fast food restaurant if tables are being provided for more than fifteen (15) customers. Mr. Grygiel said that this was not determined to be a fast food restaurant by the Township’s Zoning Official or himself. He said that his opinion is that this will be a convenience store because all convenience stores include this now. Mr. Grygiel said that the Board can make that determination. Ms. Porter called her first witness.