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Minutes · May 17, 2012

May 17, 2012

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APPLICATION 1. ZB-11-23/World Class Wireless, LLC Carried from 4/19/12 Biock: 84.01; Lot: 22.01; Zone: B-2 12 Marcella Avenue Seeking three (3)"D” variances for conditional use, more than one principal use and height to install two (2) wireless dish antennas on an existing tower. EXHIBITS A-4 Notarized letter dated 5/2/12 from Mountaintop Communication, LLC A-5 Photo simulations dated 12/13/11 A-6 Planners Report dated 2/2/12 A-Ta,b,c Enlarged photo simulations A-8 Aerial Photograph Board (part of A5) A-9 Aerial Photograph Board taken from Eagle Ridge A-10 Five (5) Photographs (Board) DISCUSSION Eric Goldberg, attormey for the applicant, approached the podium. Chairman Neuer noted for the record that, even though there was a court stenographer at the meeting, the only official transcript for this meeting, as with all of our meetings, is Ms. Dillon’s transcript. Chairman Neuer stated that he did not see the notarized letter, which the Board requested, from the owner of the tower stating that they would bring the tower up to code if the application was approved. Mr. Goldberg replied that he did submit the letter. After the letter was produced the Chairman asked to have it entered as Exhibit A4 in evidence. Mr. Goldberg called his first witness for the applicant. Tsvia Adar approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Ms. Adar detailed her educational background and professional experience. She stated that she worked for Dewberry and is a certified as a Planner in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Ms. Adar as a licensed Professional Planner. Chairman Neuer asked Ms. Adar if she reviewed the submissions by the applicant. Ms. Adar said that she did and that she visited the site. She stated that the first time she went to the site she tried to get access to the Eagle Ridge Condos and was denied. Ms. Adar stated that the second time she went to Eagle Ridge, the Association Manager provided access and accompanied her to the spot where the towers were most visible. Mr. Goldberg asked Ms. Adar to describe her findings. She stated that the zone under the West Orange Zoning Ordinance where the tower is located permits microwave dishes to be placed on an existing tower. Ms. Adar stated that this is considered a second principal use on the property; it is a modification and a D2 variance is

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