July 24, 2014

Ms. Porter stated that the fourth aspect of this application is the conditional use variance regarding the existing hotel. She said that certain existing non-conforming conditions will be increased but no further improvements are proposed for the lot that the hotel is on. Ms. Porter stated that the fifth aspect of this application is for the bulk variances and signage relief and the final aspect is for the merger of Lot 28 with a portion of existing Lot 26 with the remainder of Lot 26 as a separate lot. Mr. Neuer stated that he has an attorney/client relationship between the Gibbons Law Firm and himself which is unrelated to the Quick Chek application. He said that Ms. Porter was not involved in the matter that he retained the Gibbons Law Firm and asked Ms. Beirne if there would be a conflict. Ms. Beirne stated that her opinion is that there may be an appearance of impropriety even though there is no conflict of interest. Chairman Buechler disagreed and stated that the appearance of impropriety is not the correct standard and over-ruled Ms. Beirne. He said that Mr. Neuer was not required to recuse himself and that he could hear the matter. Ms. Porter stated that she agreed with Chairman Buechler’s ruling regarding Mr. Neuer not having to be disqualified or recuse himself from hearing the application. Ms, Porter stated for the record that they have reviewed all of the public commentary in regards to this application and that Quick Chek understands their concerns for impacts of environmental elements of this application and the potential for increased criminal activity in the area. She said that they will be calling experts to testify at future meetings to address these concerns. Mr. Neuer asked Ms. Porter if an updated Planner’s report was submitted due to the changes in the plan; she replied no. She said they could provide an updated report but their Planner will be providing testimony at a future meeting. Mr. Neuer said that if they decide to submit an updated Planner’s report it should be submitted at least ten (10) days before the next scheduled meeting. Ms. Porter called her first witness. Grayson Murray approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Murray stated that since the last meeting, he met with the Township’s Professionals regarding the feedback the applicant received from them and the Board members at that meeting. Mr. Murray

oath. Mr. Murray stated that since the last meeting, he met with the Township’s Professionals regarding the feedback the applicant received from them and the Board members at that meeting. Mr. Murray presented a revised site plan dated 7/22/14 which replaced Exhibit A-5 of the site plan dated 4/18/14 and reduced size versions of Exhibit A-5. Chairman Buechier noted for the record that the reduced size versions of Exhibit A-5 was pre- marked as Exhibit A-14 and the revised site plan dated 7/22/14 was pre-marked as Exhibit A-15 for identification. Mr. Murray presented reduced copies of Exhibit A-15.