June 4, 2014

APPLICATIONS PB-14-04/Essex County Country Club Block: 156; Lot: 1; Zone: R-2 350 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Preliminary and Final Site Plan with “C” variances. Carried from the May 7, 2014 regular meeting. EXHIBITS A-1: — Colorized aerial site photograph of current conditions, prepared by Matrix New World Engineering, Inc. A-2: — Colorized site rendering of existing building; proposed changes including landscaping and handicap parking area, prepared by Matrix New World Engineering, Inc. A-3: Architectural Plans prepared by Wayne J. Jacques, JGA Architectural Design dated May 21, 2014 including Sheet A1.1/Main Level Floor Plan; Sheet A1.0/Lower Level Floor Plan; Sheet A1.2/Upper Level Floor Plan; Sheet A5.1/Proposed Exterior Elevations East & North; Sheet A5.2/Proposed Elevations West & South; Exterior Rendering dated June 4, 2014. A-4: — Colorized Photographs (three pages), prepared by Peter G. Steck, P.P., dated June 4, 2014. DISCUSSIO! Joseph A. Vena, Esq., Mandelbaum, Salsburg, Lazris & Discenza, P.C., attorney for the Applicant, addressed the Board; he stated the Application was for preliminary and final site plan approval with request for the granting of four variances, for improvements to the existing clubhouse and facilities. He noted the club had a rich history and was the oldest of its kind in the State of New Jersey; Thomas Edison had been a member. Mr. Klein requested he be recused from hearing the Application; it was so noted by Chairman Heller; Mr. Klein left the Board dais. Christopher James Field was sworn in, advised the Board he was a resident of West Orange, a member of the Essex County Country Club for seventeen years, and the current President of the Club. He said that currently there were 285 club members; the maximum number of desired golfing members was 300. He testified that there were approximately 320 people in attendance at the Club’s largest social event; there were never parking problems at events; there was valet service for larger events and on Friday and Saturday night events. There were currently 206 parking spaces, and additional accessory parking of approximately 40 to 45 spaces behind the pool area usually used by staff during large events; and another 40 to 45 spaces near the maintenance facility. The main parking area would be reduced from 206 to 203 due to the planned restriping of the lot for handicapped

by staff during large events; and another 40 to 45 spaces near the maintenance facility. The main parking area would be reduced from 206 to 203 due to the planned restriping of the lot for handicapped parking. The existing clubhouse had been open since 1942; among the list of items in need of renovation were HVAC system, roof, an awkward two-tiered dining room layout; and plumbing and electrical issues. The improvements were not meant to increase membership numbers; the intention was to make necessary renovations to remain competitive; the clubhouse was inferior to area competition. The Club had struggled to maintain membership numbers of 250 over the last few years in part because of the current facilities. The golf use would remain the same; the interior changes would be for member enjoyment only; the club does not advertise its facilities for rental to outside entities. The renovation included relocating the pro-shop to the main building. 6-4-14 Minutes