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Minutes · Sep 18, 2014

September 18, 2014

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Mr. Petry presented the layout sheet, dated 5/27/09 with a revision date of 4/15/14. Chairman Buechler stated for the record that the Layout sheet, dated 5/27/09 with a revision date of 4/15/14, was pre-marked as Exhibit A-6 for identification. Mr. Petry referred to Exhibit A-6 and said that the applicant is proposing to build a House of Worship. He said that the caretakers home and prayer room will be located in the existing house on the property and that the main temple will be located where the other abandoned house is located. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Petry if they are proposing to take down the abandoned house; he replied yes. He said that the garages will be renovated and that the living quarters above the garages will be used for visiting dignitaries. Ms. Weiss stated for the record that the applicant should consider taking the garages down because they are not well maintained. Mr. Petry stated that they are proposing forty eight (48) parking spaces and an additional three parking spaces can be proposed if needed. He said that a total of fifty one (51) parking spaces are being proposed. Mr. Petry referred to Exhibit A-6 and detailed where the driveways and the three handicap parking spaces will be located. Mr. Peiry presented the Grading, Drainage and Utility Plan, dated 5/27/09 with a revision date of 3/17/14, Chairman Buechler stated for the record that the Grading, Drainage and Utility Plan, dated 5/27/09 with a revision date of 3/17/14, was pre-marked as Exhibit A-7 for identification. Mr. Petry referred to Exhibit A-7 and began detailing it. He said that the property slopes from the right to the left and that they are proposing to construct a block wall so that the driveway could be graded downward. Mr. Petry said that the parking lot will also be graded for the collection of the storm water. Mr. Petry said the roof leaders will connect to the recharge system and that the water will discharge into the ground; he said that this is a new regulation. Mr. Petry stated that the storm water runoff met the criteria in the Township ordinance. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Petry who came up with the plan to keep the existing garages; he said the applicant. He said that they are keeping the residence above the garages for visiting dignitaries. Mr. Petry said that it is the owners desire to keep it. Chairman Buechler asked when Sun King acquired the

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ant. He said that they are keeping the residence above the garages for visiting dignitaries. Mr. Petry said that it is the owners desire to keep it. Chairman Buechler asked when Sun King acquired the real estate; Mr. Williams stated they acquired the property in two transactions in 2005 and in 2006.

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