June 4, 2014

Chairman Heller stated the plans appeared to show two different types of retaining walls; he asked what material would be used; Mr. Scott said the final design had not been determined but it would probably be some type of decorative facade. Mr. Russo advised the Board that all comments regarding the Omland Engineering memo dated May 19, 2014 had been sufficiently addressed. Makram Erian, 592 Prospect Avenue, stated the Public Notice he received said the Application included a house of worship would be built; he asked where it would be located. Mr. Vena said the original notice that went out had a typographical error, there was no house of worship included in the Application; the second notice that was sent out had the correct information. Wayne J. Jacques, RA, Jefferson Group Architects/JGA Architectural Design, was sworn in, stated his credentials and accepted by the Board to be an expert in architecture. Referring to Exhibit A-3, Mr. Jacques described the proposed renovations to the main clubhouse proposed which included the relocation of the main entrance; relocation of the administrative office; bathroom renovations; additional kitchen and storage space. In the back of the building, the lower dining room area would be raised to become more efficient; the patio area would be renovated and a hard roof would be installed. On the lower level, there would be a pro-shop, new storage space, and a small expansion to existing ballroom. The upper level would include the addition of a small Boardroom and staircase. Improvements would include cosmetic upgrades to the main building. The loading dock would be moved to provide better access for deliveries. Council President McCartney asked for clarification regarding the exterior stairs in the area of the outside pavilion; was the area handicap accessible and what was the purpose of the stairs. Mr. Jacques said the area would be handicap accessible; the existing stairs just provided additional access to the building. Dr, Bagoff asked if the building included an attic; if light colored tiles would be used for the roof; and if the plan included an emergency stand-by generator. Mr. Jacques said there was a small attic area; a light colored roof could be considered; he said that a generator had not been discussed as part of the project. Mr. Vena said a generator was an operational issue; but a great recommendation

c area; a light colored roof could be considered; he said that a generator had not been discussed as part of the project. Mr. Vena said a generator was an operational issue; but a great recommendation that the Applicant would look at although it should not be included as a condition of approval. Mr. Gurland asked if the building was sprinklered; Mr. Jacques said the building was currently sprinklered; the renovations would include bringing the existing system up to code. Mr. Gurland asked if all renovations would be ADA compliant; he noted there was no elevator indicated in the plans. Mr. Jacques said that all areas would be accessible, albeit some from the exterior graded areas; he admitted that issues related to better accessibility should be explored. Mr. Eben said he did not see a janitorial service area on the plans; Mr. Jacques said the janitor area was located at the end of the hall near the main floor restrooms; an additional janitor facility was located in the kitchen area. Mr. Eben said he was confused regarding handicap accessibility for the second floor women’s locker room; Mr. Jacques said there was no current access; it was something that should be investigated. The Township professionals and Public had no questions for Mr. Jacques. Peter G. Steck, P.P., was sworn in and accepted by the Board to be an expert in planning. Mr. Steck confirmed he had reviewed the Township ordinances regarding the request for the (four) variance(s); he 6-4-14 Minutes