May 29, 2014

Mr. Buechler asked Mr, Meola if anyone parks on Dogwood Road; he said he does not know and he has never seen anyone park on Dogwood Road. Alice Weiss asked Mr. Meola if the applicant would consider installing a wood fence instead of the vinyl fence that is shown on the plans; he said that the applicant is open to install any type of fence that the neighbors want. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Sullivan if any signage is being proposed; he said that there is no sign package yet. Mr. Sullivan said that there are two existing signs on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Keller stated that he had a comment that he would like the Board to consider. He said that the lights that the applicant is proposing are not good for a residential neighborhood because they still have a “glow” from the glass. Mr. Meola said that they will accept suggestions from Mr. Keller regarding another type of light to use. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Keller if lowering the height of the light pole would make a difference; he said no, that a 12’ pole is the bottom limit they can use, Mr. Keller said that they need to provide safe lighting for the residents because it is a mixed use building. Mr. Grossman questioned Mr. Meola about the sewer and sanitary lines. There were no further questions for Mr. Meola from the Board members or the Professionals. Chairwoman Gabry called for a recess at 9:35 pm. Chairwoman Gabry resumed the meeting at 9:47 pm. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Meola. Peter Reader approached the podium and stated that he lives at 1 Dogwood Drive and that his house is on the comer of Old Short Hills Road, He asked Mr. Meola how many lumens the proposed lights will be; he replied 14,000 lumens but said that may change. Mr. Reader questioned Mr. Meola about the run off; Mr. Meola stated that there will be less run off then there is today because there will be a reduction of impervious coverage. Kathy Martin approached the podium and stated that she lives at 20 Dogwood Road and asked Mr. Mcola how the landscaping will help the drainage. Mr. Meola said that they are required to post a two year maintenance bond for landscaping with the Township to insure that 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.

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.