July 24, 2014

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