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Minutes · Aug 21, 2014

August 21, 2014

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PA-5 — Colored photo of sidewalk along Dogwood Avenue PA- 6 — Colored photo of sidewalk PA-7 — Colored photo of sidewalk PA-8 — Colored photo of sidewalk William Sullivan, Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Chairman Buechler stated that this is the second hearing for this application. Mr. Sullivan detailed what transpired at the last meeting held May 29, 2014. He said that the Engineer and the Architect will be addressing the issues that were raised from the last meeting at the meeting tonight and their traffic engineer will be testifying at the next mecting. Mr. Sullivan called his first witness. Frederick C. Meola, engineer for the applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Chairman Buechler stated for the record that Mr. Meola was accepted as an expert in Engineering at the last meeting. Mr, Sullivan stated that they have received revised reports from Eric Keller and Paul Grygiel, and Mr. Meola will be addressing the items in those reports. Mr. Meola referred to Item #7 on the Omfand Engineering report dated 8/20/14 and detailed how the number of parking spaces required was calculated. He stated that the Township ordinance requires 25 parking spaces and they are proposing 21 parking spaces. Mr. Meola said that at the last meeting they had proposed 22 parking spaces but, after addressing a concern brought up at that meeting regarding cars backing out of the driveway on to Dogwood Road, they eliminated one of the parking spaces that was an existing condition. He said that by eliminating this parking space the cars will be able to maneuver better and not have to back out on to Dogwood Road. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Meola to describe where the parking spaces he is referring to are located on the plans. Mr. Meola referred to the site plans and detailed where the three parking spaces are that are parallel to Dogwood Road. Chairman Buechler stated that the diagram is not clear as 1o where the parking spaces and the driveways are on the plans. Mr. Sullivan stated that all they are proposing to do is taking the existing four (4) parking spaces and turning them so that they run parallel to Dogwood Road. Mr. Neuer asked Mr, Meola if there is another driveway other than the driveway going out on to Dogwood Road; he replied no. Mr. Meola said that they are also considering taking the first parking space at that

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asked Mr, Meola if there is another driveway other than the driveway going out on to Dogwood Road; he replied no. Mr. Meola said that they are also considering taking the first parking space at that location and dedicating it to the tenant.

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