July 24, 2014

cial regarding the placement of the required fire zones. Ttem #18 — applicant has agreed to add three trees on the site. Ttem #19 — applicant has agreed to extend the landscaped island and raise the sidewalk. Item #22 — applicant has agreed to remove the note regarding the lighting standards from the plans. Item #23 — applicant has agreed to video inspect the sewer line and replace it if necessary. Item #25, 26 & 27— applicant will agree to these items as conditions of any approval. Item #28 — Architect will address the existing wall of the hotel structure being exposed after demolition.

Ttems #29-34 — has been addressed. Item #35 — applicant agrees that outside agency approvals are required. Item #36 - variance relief is being referred to the Planner. Item #39 — traffic study revised to incorporate the traffic generated from the Essex House and Falcon Associates. NOTE; THERE ARE NO COMMENTS FOR #’§ 20, 21 AND 24. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Murray if they are asking the County to realign the existing traffic lights; he said that the traffic engineer will answer that question. Mr. Steinhart asked Mr. Murray to explain how the tanker trucks will enter and exit the site via Route 280; he said that the traffic engineer will answer that question. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Murray if they will be utilizing the existing asphalt on site; he said yes. Mr. Murray said that the asphalt needs to be blended at a certain ratio and they will mill it on site. Mr. Grygiel asked Mr, Murray if there will be cross access between the sites for vehicle circulation; he said that the traffic engineer will address that. Mr. Grygiel asked if a bicycle rack is being proposed; he said yes. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Murray if they are proposing any fencing on the property that backs up to Stagg Field; he said no. Mr. Murray said that there is an existing fence and a floodway in that location. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Murray to describe the existing fence on the property that backs up to Stagg Field; Mr. Grossman said it is deteriorated and is off the proposed Quick Check site. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Murray if people from Stagg Field can walk onto the proposed Quick Chek site; he replied yes. Mr. Grossman asked Mr. Murray if they would consider putting a fence in that location as an added element of safety; he replied no because a fence cannot be put on a flood plain. Mr. Neuer stated that the flood plain does not extend onto the proposed Quick Chek property and a fence could be put on their property. There were no further questions for Mr. Murray from the Board members or the Professionals and the Public Advocate Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Murray. Megan Brill approached the podium and stated that she lives at 1 Oak Crest Road. She asked Mr. Murray if the permeator is below ground; he replied no. He said it is above ground. Ms.

Brill said that she wanted a better idea what the permeator was going to look like on the site. Mr. Murray referred to Exhibit A-15 and described it. Ms. Brill asked Mr. Murray where the gas trucks will enter the site; he referred to Exhibit A-15 and detailed where the trucks would enter. Ms. Brill asked Mr. Murray if the vapor machine and the permeator are the same; he said they are both part of one unit. Ms. Brill asked Mr. Murray if the permeator will catch the exhaust from the vehicles; he replied no. Ms. Brill asked Mr. Murray to point out on the plans where the crosswalks will be; he referred to Exhibit A-15 and detailed the crosswalk locations. Ms. Brill said that in comparison to the building on the plans, the monument sign looks taller than 15° and asked Mr. Murray if the sign will be taller than 15’. Mr. Murray stated that the building is further away than it appears to be in the photo. He said the details of the monument sign will be 15’ high. Artie Hymowitz approached the podium and stated that he lives at 7 Bradford Avenue. Mr. Hymowitz stated that there are two existing traffic lights on Northfield Avenue in close proximity to where they are proposing another traffic light and asked Mr. Murray why they need another one there; he said that he will defer that question to their traffic expert but it would be to promote pedestrian safety. Adam Goldman approached the podium and stated that he lives at 40 Ferris Drive. He asked Mr. Murray how the tanker trucks will enter and exit the site if the County does not permit another traffic light; he said that if that arises they will address it then. Mr. Goldman asked Mr. Murray to state the distance between the vent area and Stagg Field. Mr. Murray referred to Exhibit A-15 and said approximately 50°. He said the original plans showed a distance of approximately 220’ from Stagg Field being proposed. Mr. Murray said that the revised plan shows a substantial reduction in that distance. Mr. Goldman asked Mr. Murray if Quick Check is actually a fast food restaurant. Ms. Porter objected to Mr, Goldman’s question stating that asking specific questions about fast food has no bearing on the testimony being presented now. She said that a fast food restaurant is not a component to this application. Chairman Buechler stated for the record that this witness did not testify to this. Ms. Porter stated that

g presented now. She said that a fast food restaurant is not a component to this application. Chairman Buechler stated for the record that this witness did not testify to this. Ms. Porter stated that the applicant is reducing the current number of seats being proposed and that they will conform to the Township’s ordinance for a convenience store and will not trigger the standard for a fast food restaurant under the Ordinance.

Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Porter to clarify; she said they are proposing to limit the number of total seats to fourteen (14) interior and exterior. Chairman Buechler stated that they will have to modify the plans. Mr. Goldman asked Ms. Porter if they will ever come back and ask for more than fourteen (14) seats. Chairman Buechler said that if they decide to change this, they will have to come back with a new application. Beverly Meaux approached the podium and stated that she lives at 9 Westview Road. She stated that in the past the existing gas stations have flooded and asked Mr. Murray what kind of protection there is if there was a fuel spill; he said that the underground storage tanks are state of the art and are corrosion proof so they do not rust. Mr. Murray said that as an extra measure there is a second tank around the first tank and they are monitored on a regular basis. Ms. Meaux asked if this was standard, he said that it is standard for a Quick Chek and it is very safe. Chairman Buechler stated that the existing gas stations were built over fifty (50) years ago and that the modern fuel tank standards are stricter. He said that the standards change over time. Ms. Meaux asked Chairman Buechler if this is safe; he said that the Board has not made that decision yet. Mr. Murray said that they exceed the standards and that technology has changed. He said that there are two fuel tanks so if something does happen, it is contained in the second fuel tank. Chairman Buechler called for a recess at 9:46 pm. Chairman Buechler resumed the meeting at 9:58 pm. Chairman Buechler announced that the Zoning Board meetings end at 11:00 pm and said that if any members of the public have any traffic questions to save them for the traffic expert. Chris Darconte approached the podium and stated that he lives at 50 Lennox Terrace. Mr. Darcente asked Mr. Murray if the storm water runs off into the reservoir; he replied no. Mr. Murray said that the unit they are proposing to control the storm water will isolate any spill. He said that the DEP does not require these types of units but Quick Chek will be providing them. Anthony Juliano approached the podium and stated that he lives at 115 Fairview Avenue. Mr. Juliano asked Mr. Murray what would happen if the vent stack malfunctioned; he said there would not be any catastrophic result. Mr. Murray said that the

tated that he lives at 115 Fairview Avenue. Mr. Juliano asked Mr. Murray what would happen if the vent stack malfunctioned; he said there would not be any catastrophic result. Mr. Murray said that the vent stack is a second form of safety and a malfunction is extremely unlikely. Mr. Juliano asked Mr. Murray if there could be an explosion if it malfunctioned; he replied no.

Susan Lenczyk approached the podium and stated that she lives at 234 Eagle Rock Avenue. Ms. Lenezyk asked Mr. Murray if the permeator is continually monitored; he replied yes. Ms. Lenezyk asked Mr. Murray how the permeator is monitored; he said that it monitors itself and that the gas attendant also monitors it every day. Ms. Lenezyk asked Mr. Murray if the air will be tested; he replied no. Mr. Lenezyk asked Mr. Murray what would happen if the permeator fails; he said that the permeator is an additional measure to catch the vapors. He said that the vent stacks alone satisfy the regulations. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Murray if Quick Chek will replace the permeator if it was to break down; he replied yes. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Murray to explain how the monitoring alarm functions; he said that an alarm signal is sent to Quick Chek’s central monitoring station. Mario Romo approached the podium and stated that he lives at 346 St. Cloud Avenue. Mr. Romo asked Mr. Murray what time period the cars will be entering and exiting Northfield Avenue from the site; he said that the traffic engineer will address the frequency. Mr. Romo asked Mr. Murray how many children will be crossing Northfield Avenue to the convenience store; he said that he did not know. Joseph Sorbino approached the podium and stated he lives at 18 Sheridan Avenue. Mr. Sorbino asked Mr. Murray how close the gas station will be to the school; he replied 299 feet. Mr. Sorbino asked Mr. Murray how close the gas station will be to the arena; he said he is not sure. Mr. Sorbino asked Mr. Murray if the active stream feeds into the South Mountain area; he replied yes. Mr. Sorbino asked Mr. Murray if he is aware that the site is less than 300 feet from a school; he replied yes. Mr. Sorbino asked Mr. Murray if the site is 100 feet from the arena; he said he is not sure but that number seems right. Mr. Sorbino asked Mr. Murray if they have a crime prevention plan for the 24 hour use; he said that someone else will answer that question. Nevina Giuliano approached the podium and stated that she lives at 595 Northfield Avenue. Ms. Giuliano asked Mr. Murray how Quick Chek can guarantee that a person’s health is not going to 10

be affected by the gas fumes; he said that they will hear expert witness testimony to that question. Ms. Giuliano asked Mr. Murray how Quick Chek can build a gas station on that site so close to a school; Chairman Buechler interjected and stated that they cannot build a gas station on that site unless the Zoning Board grants them a variance. Ms. Giuliano asked Chairman Buechler why this application is being heard if it is against the law to build a gas station on this site; he said this is what the Zoning Board of Adjustment is created to do based standards. Chairman Buechler stated that Quick Check is here asking for a variance to do this. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and stated that he lives at 25 Oak Crest Rd. Mr. Rashkes asked Mr. Murray how the permeator is powered; he said that it receives a power supply from a utility pole on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Rashkes asked Mr. Murray if they have a generator in case the power goes out; he replied no. Mr. Rashkes asked Mr. Murray if cars will be able to cross over the pedestrian crosswalk; he replied yes. . Suzanne Robinson approached the podium and stated that she lives at 34 Dogwood Drive. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Murray if there are any Quick Chek’s that do not have gas stations; he replied yes. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Murray if they can build the Quick Chek at this location without the gas station; he replied no. Mr, Murray said that they only develop Quick Chek’s with combined facilities now. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Murray what kind of gasoline they will be selling; he said a combination of premium, regular, blended and diesel fuel. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Murray where they get their gasoline from; he said from a refinery. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Murray why they need six (6) fuel pumps; he said that it is much more efficient with six (6) pumps. Ms. Robinson asked Mr. Murray if their gasoline prices will be cheaper; he said that he does not know that. ‘There were no further questions for Mr. Murray. Ms. Porter called her next witness. 11

Charles D. Olivo approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Olivo detailed his professional and educational background as a licensed Engineer in the State of New Jersey. He said that he has been accepted as a traffic expert in eighty (80) municipalities and is a traffic consultant for various municipalities. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Olivo if he prepared the revised traffic report dated 6/23/14; he replied yes. Chairman Buechler accepted Mr. Olivo as an expert in traffic engineering. Mr. Olivo referred to Exhibit A-3 dated 4/24/14 that was prepared by Bohler Engineering and detailed the existing conditions on the site. He said that he also met with the County and discussed the plan. Mz. Olivo detailed all of the improvements that were made in the area over the years and said that Quick Chek is proposing to do the same on this site. Mr. Olivo said that he took traffic counts with school in session on a typical week day and on a Saturday and conducted an extensive study. He said that he also conducted a pedestrian crossing timing study. Mr. Olivo said that the traffic drawn into the site for Quick Chek will have no significant impact on the existing traffic. Mr. Olivo referred to Exhibit A-15 of the revised site plan and detailed the access points, the reduction in the number of fueling positions and the relocation of the building closer to Northfield Avenue. He said that they are creating a crosswalk area on site and installing countdown timers and push buttons to show the amount of time a pedestrian has to cross the street. Mr. Olivo said the pedestrian will have 25 to 30 seconds to cross the street and that they are increasing safety under signalized control that is not there today. He said this is all subject to County approval. Mr. Olivo stated that an increase of less than 2.5 percent of traffic will be associated with this project and it will not make an impact on the existing traffic on Northfield Avenue in his opinion. Mr. Olivo detailed the circulation aisles. He said that the two way circulation around the canopy is much better than the older gas stations. Mr. Olivo said that they are providing thirty eight (38) parking stalls and twelve (12) fueling positions, He said that Quick Chek does not need parking from the adjacent motel property and the motel is not seeking to use parking on the Quick Chek site either. Mr. Olivo said

twelve (12) fueling positions, He said that Quick Chek does not need parking from the adjacent motel property and the motel is not seeking to use parking on the Quick Chek site either. Mr. Olivo said there is enough parking for each business to suit their needs. Mr. Merklinger asked Mr. Olivo how many vehicles turn over during evening peak hours; he said they project 120 vehicles coming in and out of the site between 4 pm and 7 pm. 12