August 6, 2014

12. Applicant to include License Number and Certificate of Authorization information on the architectural plans as required. 13. All conditions of approval shall be recited on the plans. 14. Applicant to comply with any affordable housing obligations resulting from this approval. The Board voted on the Application as follows: Motion: Dr. Bagoff Second: Chairman Heller Bagoff: Yes | Carlucci: Absent | Eben: Yes | Ghebremicael: Yes Gurland: Yes | Klein: Absent | Lester: Yes | McCartney: Yes Weston: Yes | Wilkes: Absent | Heller: Yes DISCUSSION Technical Review Subcommittee Ordinance and Application Process Carried from the July 2, 2014 regular meeting. Mr. Grygiel gave a brief recapitulation of the items discussed at the April 2, 2014 and May 7, 2014 meetings regarding proposed changes to the Technical Review Application process including replacing the existing Technical Review Advisory Committee with a Site Plan Review Advisory Board as permitted by the Municipal Land Use Law; providing standards for when site plan approval is required; defining “major” and “minor” site plans; and requiring technical review of all major site plan applications for both the Planning Board and Zoning Board. There was agreement that tenants should not be required to appear before the Technical Review Committee for changes in tenancy for permitted use businesses. He said the original intent of the Review Committee was to assist new business owners, but over time, the process had become counter-productive. Mr. Grygiel said the next step was for the Board to determine if there should be a new ordinance or ordinance amendment for the (Township) Council to consider. The Board discussed changing the process to eliminate the need for small a “Mom & Pop” tenant to appear before the Technical Review Committee; a change of use should not necessitate Technical Review if the business was a permitted use; and the Zoning Official had determined the business would not trigger (i.e.) the need for additional parking spaces or other zoning requirements. The Board agreed that in lieu of Technical Review, it was important to provide tenants with information to understand what was required to open a business in the Township. A “flowchart” document or more detailed Planning Department checklist should be prepared to help guide potential business owners through the Township review process in

open a business in the Township. A “flowchart” document or more detailed Planning Department checklist should be prepared to help guide potential business owners through the Township review process in place of the current application process. It was determined the Board should draft a recommendation to Council to do away with the existing Technical Advisory Committee. Mr. Grygiel said the triggers for site plan review should be more quantifiable; eliminate the $100,000.00 threshold for one thing; and clearly define a major site plan and minor site plan. Mr. Grygiel said the prelude for full site plan review would be Site Plan Review Advisory Committee to vet applications prior to hearing before both Boards, Planning and Zoning. The Chairman requested the Secretary assist Mr. Grygiel in drafting a graphic flowchart for information regarding opening a business in the Township; once a draft had been created other Departments including Building, Health, Zoning, and the Downtown Alliance would be consulted for their input. 13 8-6-14 Minutes