July 24, 2014

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.