August 6, 2014

PB-14-11/NxStage Newark LLC Block: 176.03; Lot: 14; Zone: B-1 445 Pleasant Valley Way Preliminary and Final Site Plan with “c” Variance. EXHIBITS A-1: Photo Rendering of Proposed Signage, prepared by North American Signs Inc., dated March 26, 2014, DISCUSSION Richard C. Stewart, Esq., Lasser Hochman, LLC, attorney for the Applicant, stated the Application was for minor improvements to property located at 445 Pleasant Valley Way for the intended use of a dialysis center; the Applicant was requesting one variance for parking; thirty-one (31) spaces were required; twenty-nine (29) existed; thirty (30) were proposed. Christopher D. Kidd, RA, Christopher Kidd & Associates, LLC, was sworn in, stated his credentials. Mr. Eben advised Mr. Kidd that it was his opinion that the plans he prepared were in violation of the rules of the New Jersey State Board of Architects; the Title Block should fist his New Jersey License number and his Certificate of Authorization number; the plans were missing sixteen items including an area map and key map signature box. In response to inquiry from Chairman Heller, Mr. Dwyer stated that Mr. Kidd was an architect licensed in the State of New Jersey; the Board accepted Mr. Kidd to be an expert witness in architecture. Mr. Kidd said the proposed project was to renovate an existing building located at 445 Pleasant Valley Way; the building had previously been used as a restaurant, a video store, and a liquor store; it was presently vacant; the building was approximately 6,248 sq. ft. The proposal was to make interior and exterior improvements for an outpatient ambulatory dialysis center. The improvements would include a total gut renovation of the building and parking lot upgrades. Parking lot improvements would include patching, resurfacing, adding two trench drains to the rear of the property for proper drainage, widening the sidewalks at the building entry and rear of the building, adding a small retaining wall to the rear of property, relocating the handicap parking spaces and restriping the parking lot to accommodate a total of thirty parking spaces. The parking ordinance required thirty-one parking spaces; the Applicant was requesting variance relief for one space. Building improvements would include replacing the windows, updating the roof and mechanical systems, screening the roof mechanicals, plumbing and electrical

s requesting variance relief for one space. Building improvements would include replacing the windows, updating the roof and mechanical systems, screening the roof mechanicals, plumbing and electrical systems, and replacing existing interior lighting. The existing exterior lighting and sign structure would be reused with a new insert. The facility would have three home training rooms and six in-center stations, including an isolation station. The services provided would include home hemodialysis training, peritonea! dialysis training, nutritional support and psychosocial support. The staff would include a Center Director, two full time registered nurses, one full time patient care technician, one full time administrative assistant, one part time dietician and one part time social worker. The hours of operation would be Monday through Saturday, 8:00A.M. to 4:30 P.M. The project cost was approximately $1,300,000. Mr. Kidd said he had received memorandums from Mr. Grygiel and Mr. Keller, Omland Engineering; he said the comments and recommendations made by the Township professionals had been addressed, which included details regarding the proposed emergency generator and the various improvements required within the Pleasant Valley Way right of way. 10 8-6-14 Minutes