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Minutes · Aug 6, 2014

August 6, 2014

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Council President McCartney asked for details regarding the exterior freestanding sign; referring to Exhibit A-1, Mr. Kidd described the proposed signage. Mr. Grygiel said the existing freestanding sign could be reused by the Applicant; the Technical Review Committee had requested sign details be submitted to the Board for review for esthetic purposes; the height and dimensions of the sign would not change. Dr. Bagoff said he had visited the site and noted the gate surrounding the dumpster enclosure was damaged; there was no dumpster in the enclosure. Mr. Kidd said the gate would be replaced and a dumpster put in place, Dr. Bagoff said there was a ladder leading to the roof that had a safety screen partially pulled away; Mr. Kidd said it would be repaired. Dr. Bagoff said there were currently two ADA parking spaces; Mr. Kidd said a third would be added that would be van accessible. Dr. Bagoff said there was a cigarette stand in the front of the building; Mr. Kidd said the stand would be removed. Dr. Bagoff said there were wood (railroad) ties that were rotting in the front of the building; Mr. Kidd said the wood ties would be replaced, and all new landscaping would be installed. Dr. Bagoff asked about the condition of the parking lot. Mr. Kidd said the lot would be resurfaced and striped; the fire lane would be marked. In response to questions from Dr. Bagoff; Mr. Kidd confirmed that an exterior lighting plan would be submitted and the emergency back-up generator would meet State regulations; he said the generator specifications had already been submitted as part of the application package; the exterior roof would be patched; the interior ceiling would be a drop ceiling. Chairman Heller stated that Mr. Kidd testified that a new landscaping plan would be submitted to the Acting Township Planner; he requested it be so noted as a condition of approval. Vice Chairman Weston requested that the metal roof screening compliment the rest of the building; Mr. Kidd said the plan was to have the screening color match the rest of the building; the existing building would be repainted; there were many different finishes on the building, the idea was to paint the building monolithically. Mr. Eben stated the storefront windows were to be replaced; the bottom half was an opaque panel, not glass. Mr. Kidd answered in the affirmative; he said the floor plan indicated

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ding monolithically. Mr. Eben stated the storefront windows were to be replaced; the bottom half was an opaque panel, not glass. Mr. Kidd answered in the affirmative; he said the floor plan indicated cabinetry along the interior wall to encase the piping for the dialysis stations. The window panels were to provide screening for patient stations. Mr. Eben requested a sample board for exterior colors be provided; Mr. Kidd agreed to the request. Mr. Eben said the plan indicated a fireplace; what was its purpose. Mr. Kidd said there would be a flat-screen television in the reception area; a faux fireplace would be located under the television. The Public had no questions for Mr. Kidd. Sunny Uberoi, representative of property owner, 445 Realty Management LLC, was sworn in. In response to question from Mr. Eben, Mr. Ubergi said he had owned the property since December 2012. Mr. Eben asked why the property was not maintained. Chairman Heller said the inquiry was not relevant to the Application. The Public had no questions for Mr. Uberoi. There was no further testimony; the Board deliberated on the Application. Mr. Dwyer said the West Orange Police had issued a memorandum dated August 6, 2014 recommending Applicant to replace the “No Left Turn” sign be added as a condition of approval; Mr. Dwyer read the memorandum. 41 8-6-14 Minutes

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