November 17, 2014

Chairman Buechler said lot #5 would remain residential unless the Township decides to re-zone the fine. Ms. Fogarty said that the criteria for the “D” variance for the overdevelopment of the undersized lot was not proven and that another office space in the area is not needed. She said that any hardship the applicant has incurred has been self-imposed. Ms. Fogarty said that the removal of the screening on lot #5 will affect the aesthetics of their neighborhood and that taking a lot and turning it into a parking lot is not beneficial to the neighborhood. She said that the parking configuration is confusing and there will be fewer parking spaces and tighter traffic flow. Ms. Fogarty said that Mr. Patin is an absentee landlord who does not maintain the property and there are property maintenance issues. She said that the lot was to remain a buffer and she is urging the Board to preserve their neighborhood and deny this application. Ellen Magarelli approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Ms. Maganelli stated that she lives at 7 Dogwood Road and supports everything that Ms. Fogarty said. She said that cars are parking on Dogwood Road and they interfere with snow and leaf removal. Allegra Lagani approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Ms. Lagani stated that she lives at 21 Dogwood Road and her concern is the traffic. She said that she lives on the corner lot which is the bus stop for the school children. Ms. Lagani said that her concern is for the children and the pets because it is a safety issuc. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Rashkes stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road and that he wants the applicant to replace the sidewalk. He said that when there is ice and snow on the sidewalks he has to walk in the street. Mr. Sullivan summed up and stated that the applicant would like to utilize his property; not for a house but for a permitted use on that lot. He said that the same neighbor shows up every time someone came before this Board to do something with this lot. Mr. Sullivan said that the applicant has agreed to compromise and make more onsite parking and more buffering between the commercial and residential lots. He said that the applicant has met the statutory criteria. Chairman Buechler stated that it was 11:00 pm and that he is going to recommend that this application be caitied over to the next

tial lots. He said that the applicant has met the statutory criteria. Chairman Buechler stated that it was 11:00 pm and that he is going to recommend that this application be caitied over to the next regular mecting held on November 20, 2014 so that the Board Members have time to review their notes. He said that this item will be first on the agenda for the Board to deliberate and there will be no further testimony. The Board agreed to adjourn the matter for decision until the next meeting on November 20, 2014. Chairman Buechler announced for the record that no further notice will be required. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Bucchler at 11:04 pm. Adopted: b /2 3 aff Rose DeSena 11