November 17, 2014

Mr. Sullivan said that the application was withdrawn in 2006, by the applicant at the time, due to their concern about the development of lot #5. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. McDonough if the application did not include the 1700 sq. ft. addition and it was only for utilizing the undersize lot, would his opinion be the same, Mr. McDonough said that he thinks the proposal for the addition and the lot works hand in hand. Mr, Neuer said he disagrees. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. McDonough if the applicant knew the lot was undersized when he bought the property and that it would need a variance; he replied yes. Mr. Grygiel stated for the record that he does not think that a side yard variance is required for the property on Northfield Avenue and Dogwood Road. There were no further questions for Mr. McDonough from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. McDonough. Anthony Magarelli approached the podium and stated that he lives at 7 Dogwood Road. Mr. Magarelli asked Mr. McDonough if there will be any conditions regarding the maintenance of the property. Chairman Buechler stated that if the application is approved the applicant is required to maintain the property for two years. He said that any time after that, if the property is not maintained, you can call the Township and report it. Chairman Buechler also said that the applicant is required to provide escrow to replace any trees that die within two years. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road. He asked Mr. McDonough if they will be replacing the sidewalks on Northfield Avenue and Dogwood Road; he replied no. Suzanne Robinson approached the podium and stated that she lives at 34 Dogwood Road. She asked Mr. McDonough if the windows in the pioposed addition will be covered with the same white window treatments that the existing building windows are covered in; he said he did not know. There were no further questions for Mr. McDonough from the members of the public. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any comments. Marilyn Fogarty approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Ms. Fogarty stated that she lives at 8 Dogwood Road and asked the Board if lots #4 and #5 were consolidated would it remain residential. 10