May15, 2014

Mt. Keller referred to the landscaping plans and detailed what is being proposed. Mr. Keller presented photo boards. He referred to photo boards one and two of color photos he took on 5/14/14 and detailed them, Mr. Keller said that the fot is an 80,000 sq, ft. flag lot and that the house being proposed was designed for this property. Mr. Simon asked Mr. Keller if any other variances are required other than the height variance and the variance for the sub-division; he replied no. Mr. Keller presented an aerial photo and detailed the surrounding area. He stated that the original house on the lot is gone and the gazebo and the swimming pool are the only things that are remaining. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the photo boards and the aerial photo marked as Exhibit A-7 for identification. Mr. Keller stated that the grade is 7’ below the first floor and this is why a D6 height variance is required. He said that you cannot see this house from any of the streets and that it fully conforms to the other sections of the Township ordinance. Mr. Keller said that the site can accommodate the height of the house with no impact on the area. Mr. Keller said that the applicant is proposing ten (10) evergreen trees along the property if the application is approved and he detailed the heights of the trees and the locations where they will be planted. Mr. Buechler asked if the applicant received any positive or negative comments from anyone in Llewellyn Park other than the two neighbors with buffers. Mr. Keller said that the applicant removed the millings that were questioned by the Committee of Managers for Llewellyn Park and that was the only comment they received. Mr. Keller detailed the negative and positive criteria, stating that this will not be a detriment to the area. There were no further questions for Mr. Keller from the Board or its Professionals. Chairwoman Gabry asked if there were any members of the public that had any questions for Mr. Keller; there were none. Mr. Simon stated that he had no additional witnesses. Chairwoman Gabry asked if there was any public comment. David Owen, Esq. approached the podium. Mr. Owen said that he represents Ron Bauer who resides at 100 Mountain Avenue and Kart and Leslie Knowles who reside at 60 Tulip Avenue. He stated that he is confirming that the meeting with the applicant and his clients, regarding the

Bauer who resides at 100 Mountain Avenue and Kart and Leslie Knowles who reside at 60 Tulip Avenue. He stated that he is confirming that the meeting with the applicant and his clients, regarding the landscaping, is accurate and asked the Board to make it a condition of approval. Barry Feldman approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Feldman stated that he works for Weichert Realty and represents the owner of the property at 33 Oak Bend. He said that his client is in favor of the construction of this house. Chairwoman Gabry closed the hearing.