April 24, 2014

Mr. Grygiel said that there is a Township Police ordinance in regards to a business operating 24 hours a day seven days a week and the applicant must comply with that ordinance. Mr. Neuer stated that the applicant must obtain permission from the Township Police Department for a 24 hour operation as a condition of approval. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Albanese how many of the Quick Chek stores are open 24 hours a day/seven days a week; he replied all but one. Ms. Porter requested to amend the application to include a variance for the lot area for two proposed uses for the Quick Chek lot. There were no further questions for Mr. Albanese from the Board or the Professionals. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Albanese. Adam. Goldman approached the podium and stated that he lived at 40 Ferris Drive. He said that he had a question regarding the variance required for the site being within 500 feet from a school and a playground. Chairwoman Gabry said that Mr. Albanese did not testify to that; she said that this variance was mentioned in the attorney’s opening statement. Mr. Goldman was requested to hold his question until there was a witness who testifies as to this variance. A. Brett Steig, Esq. approached the podium and stated that he is representing Valmar Realty, LLC and Robert Murro. Mr. Steig asked Mr. Albanese what age someone has to be to purchase e-cigarettes; he said that he does not know. Mr. Steig asked Mr. Albanese if he knows that the site is adjacent to a school and a playground; he replied yes. Mr. Steig asked Mr. Albanese if he will sell e-cigarettes anyway even though the site is in proximity of a school and a playground; he said that he will come back with that answer. Mr. Steig asked Mr. Albanese if Quick Chek could commit to not selling cigarettes; he said no. He said that they sell the same products in all of their stores. Mr. Steig asked Mr. Albanese what other businesses on Northfield Avenue are open 24 hours each day; he said that the McDonald’s has a 24 hour drive-thru window. Mr. Steig asked Mr. Albanese who delivers the fuel; he said a major hauler. Mr. Steig asked Mr. Albanese if there have been any instances of fuel spills when delivering the fuel; he replied no.