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Minutes · May 29, 2014

May 29, 2014

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it does. Nancy Warshowsky approached the podium and stated that she lives at 40 Dogwood Road. She asked Mr. Meola who is currently responsible for the landscaping on lot 5; he replied the owner. Mr. Keller stated that the responsibility of maintaining the property always lies on the owner. Mrs. Warshowsky asked Mr. Meola who is responsible for cleaning out the brooks; Mr. Keller stated that the Township is usually responsible for that.

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Robert Martin approached the podium and stated that he lives at 45 Dogwood Road. He asked Mr. Martin if there will be more or less parking spaces after the proposed project; he replied more. John Fogarty approached the podium and stated that he lives at 8 Dogwood Road. He asked Mr. Meola is they will be paving the parking lot; he replied yes. Mr. Fogarty asked Mr. Meola if the grading will drain into the storm system; he replied yes. Mr. Fogarty asked Mr. Meola if this will affect his property; he replied no. Suzanne Robinson approached the podium and stated that she lives at 34 Dogwood Road. She asked Mr. Meola if they are proposing a new driveway with a new pitch; he replied yes. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Meola if the new addition will be a medical office; he replied he was not sure yet. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Meola how wide Dogwood Road is; he replied 30’ wide. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Meola what traffic study have they done; he replied minimal. Mr. Meola said that they are proposing a 1700 sq. ft. addition which does not require a traffic expert. Ms. Weiss stated that the Board has a Professional Engineer that makes sure whatever is being proposed is safe for everyone. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road. He asked Mr. Meola if trucks will be able to back into this site; he said only smaller trucks will be able to back into the site. There were no further questions for Mr. Meola. Mr. Sullivan called his next witness. Andre G. Szalay approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Szalay detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed architect in the State of New Jersey. Chairwoman Gabry accepted Mr. Szalay as an expert in architecture. Mr. Szalay presented six pages of the architectural plans dated 10/28/13. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the six pages of the architectural plans, A-1 to A-6 dated 10/28/13 marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. Mr. Sullivan asked Mr. Szalay if he prepared these plans; he replied yes.

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Mr. Sullivan asked Mr. Szalay if these floor plans show the exact uses; he replied no. Mr. Szalay said that Omland Engineering’s report was issued May 23, 2014 and revised plans showing the exact uses had to be submitted ten days before this mecting. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Szalay exactly what type of business will utilize the proposed commercial space; he said that he did not know. He said it will be office space and not retail space. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Sullivan if the applicant would accept no retail in the proposed commercial space as a condition of approval; he replied yes. Mr. Sullivan asked Mr. Szalay to address the following items in the Omland Engineering report dated 5/23/14 prepared by Eric Keller: 5. Mr. Szalay said that the applicant will agree to install a fire suppression system. Mr. Buechler suggested that the applicant find out if the Township’s building code requires the fire suppression system to be replaced in the entire building. Mr. Keller said that the water supply is sufficient for the entire building. Mr. Neuer said that the applicant should find out if it has to be installed in the entire building 7. Mr. Szalay said that the number of parking spaces will depend on what type of business will occupy the space. 10, Mr. Szalay referred to sheet A-5 on Exhibit A-2 and stated that that all three of the new doors will be ADA compliant. 19. Mr. Szalay stated that the hours of operation will be normal business hours of operation. He said that the current businesses on site are rarely open past 9 pm and the light fixtures in the parking lot are not necessary to be on after 10 pm. Mr. Sullivan asked Mr. Szalay if there are lights over the residences; he replied yes. He said that the residents park close to the building and there is no need for lights to be on in the parking lot all night. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Sullivan if the applicant would accept that all businesses should be closed before 10 pm as a condition of approval; he replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Szalay how many employees are on the site during the day; he replied seven, Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Szalay where the employees park; he said on the property. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Szalay if he is sure that there are only seven employees there during the day; he said when he has been at the site there are only seven employees there. Mr. Szalay said that the dentist works alone

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Szalay if he is sure that there are only seven employees there during the day; he said when he has been at the site there are only seven employees there. Mr. Szalay said that the dentist works alone and between the three current tenants there are seven people.

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Mr. Buechler advised Mr. Szalay to be prepared to answer questions regarding the hair salon and the number of employees working there at the next meeting. 23. Mr. Szalay said that they are proposing to put the HVAC units in the attic depending on the system they will use, He said that they cannot put the units on the roof because it is pitched. Mr. Szalay said that everything will be inside of the building so it will not require screening. He said if they choose to install a slab on the ground outside then that will need screening. Mr. Keller said that he also wants the wattage of the light fixtures shown on the revised plans. 25, Mr. Szalay stated that the recyclable items will be collected and detailed where the recyclable and trash enclosures will be on the plans. He said that the medical waste is placed in small containers in the front of the building and collected. 28. Mr. Szalay said that they are proposing the exterior of the proposed addition to be a tan colored stucco that will blend in with the residential scale of the building. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Szalay if they are proposing to side the entire building; he said no just the proposed addition. He said that they will match it with the rest of the building. 29. Mr. Szalay said that the buildings address will be consistent on the revised plans. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Szalay if he could provide a colorized photo of the proposed addition at the next meeting; he replied yes. Mr. Sussman asked Mr, Szalay what will be in the attic; he replied that they will be using the attic for storage only. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Sullivan if the applicant would accept that the attic will be used for storage only as a condition of approval; he replied yes. There were no further questions for Mr, Szalay from the Board members or the Professionals. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Szalay. Robert Martin approached the podium and stated that he lives at 25 Dogwood Road. He asked Mr. Szalay how far back the proposed addition is set back; he replied five fect. Marilyn Fogarty approached the podium and stated that she lives at 8 Dogwood Road, She asked Mr. Szalay if the banner on the front of the building for Family Care is another tenant; he replied no that Family Care is not a business. Mr. Szalay said that the banner will be removed. Don Freundlich approached the

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banner on the front of the building for Family Care is another tenant; he replied no that Family Care is not a business. Mr. Szalay said that the banner will be removed. Don Freundlich approached the podium and stated that he lives at 62 Dogwood Road and asked Mr. Szalay if they are proposing to make the trash enclosure bigger; he replied yes. 10

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Nancy Warshowsky approached the podium and stated that she lives at 40 Dogwood Road and asked Mr. Szalay if they will be renting the proposed space for retail; he replied no. There were no further questions for Mr. Szalay. Mr. Neuer suggested to Mr. Sullivan that they re-think hiring a traffic engineer. Chairwoman Gabry stated that this application will be carried to the July 17, 2014 regular Zoning Board meeting and that no further notice will be necessary. Chairwoman Gabry advised Mr. Sullivan to have all revised plans submit ¢ Zoning Board Secretary at least ten (10) days before that meeting. Chairwoman Gabry adjourned the meeting at 10:53 pm. Adopted: June 19, 2014 C Lop Rose DeSena Zoning Board Secretary 11

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