July 17, 2014

2. ZB-14-02/E.G. Holdings Corp. dba Total Wine Carried from 6/19/14 Block: 155.21; Lot: 40; Zone: P-C 495 Prospect Avenue “C” variance to install a flush mounted sign to the facade Rosemary G. Vinitsky Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Chairman Buechler stated that at the last Zoning Board meeting held on June 19, 2014, the consensus of the Board was that the proposed signage was too large and the Board requested that the applicant consider scaling it down. He said that the Board received a revised sign drawing prepared by Image Works dated 6/27/14 showing that the sign was scaled back and the sizes of the letters were proportionately reduced per the request of the Board. Mr. Neuer asked Ms. Vinitsky if the sign will still be illuminated; she replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Ms. Vinitsky what hours the sign will be lit; she said they will comply with the Township Ordinance. Chairman Buechler stated that at the last hearing the applicant provided testimony that as with all signs in the Essex Green Plaza, the lights are to go off when the store closes and said that he will recommend that as a condition of approval. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any comments; there were none. Chairman Buechler made a motion to approve the application with the following condition: ¢ = The sign will be lit only when the store is open and the lights on the sign are to go off within a half hour after the store closes. Mr. Neuer seconded the motion to approve the application. The vote was as follows: Buechler: Yes Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: - Weiss: Yes Neuer; Yes Chairwoman Gabry: - Quentzel: - Joseph A. Vena, Esq. approached the podium. Mr. Vena stated that he is the attorney for the ZB- 14-03 Prakash Properties application and asked Chairman Buechler if he could have ten minutes to speak to Kate Keller, P.P., who is representing our consulting Planner Paul Grygiel at this meeting. Chairman Buechler asked Mr, Vena if it would be OK if the Board heard the next application on the agenda while they waited for Mr. Vena to proceed; he replied yes. 4