November 17, 2014

There were no further question for Mr. Meola. Mr. Sullivan called his next witness. John A. Desch approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Desch detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio. He stated that he has worked for many Municipalities as the Township Engineer and have testified before many Boards. Mr. Desch stated that he will be testifying as the Traffic Engineer for the applicant. Chairman Bucchler accepted Mr. Desch as an expert in Traffic Engineering. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Desch if he prepared the traffic report dated November 6, 2014 that was submitted to this Board; he replied yes. Mt. Sullivan asked Mr, Desch to define the levels of service and volumes of traffic for the site. Mr. Desch referred to his report dated 11/6/14 and stated that he provided an analysis of the 1700 sq. ft. space, based on a single occupancy, and the impact it will have on Northfield Avenue and Dogwood Road. He said that he determined that there will be adequate parking spaces onsite with an occasional one or two parking spaces needed on Dogwood Road. Mr. Desch said that he also determined how many vehicles will be generated from this site. Mr. Neuer asked Mr, Desch why it was based on a single occupancy when the application states there will be two new uses. Mr. Desch said to just reduce the numbers he shows in his report in half. There was some discussion regarding the numbers that were used to determine the levels of service. Mr. Sullivan stated that they used the larger numbers to determine that. Mr. Desch stated that in conclusion, all traffic coming in from Northfield Avenue and exiting on Dogwood Road makes the site safer. Mr. Sullivan referred to a memo from West Orange Police Officer Chris Jacksic dated 7/14/14 and said that this report states that the proposed addition will have no significant impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Desch referred to Table 3 of his traffic report regarding the parking analysis and stated that the parking counts were inaccurate in the report and detailed the correct counts. He said that on page five (5) at 11:00 am on Friday 9/5/14 the correct count is twenty one (21) instead of twenty four (24) required spaces and at 2:00 pm the correct number is fourteen (14) instead of thirteen (13) occupied spaces and the

am on Friday 9/5/14 the correct count is twenty one (21) instead of twenty four (24) required spaces and at 2:00 pm the correct number is fourteen (14) instead of thirteen (13) occupied spaces and the total spaces needed only on Friday evening is twenty four (24) spaces and not twenty one (21) spaces. Chairman Buechler asked how many parking spaces are on site today; Mr. Sullivan said there are no striped parking spaces on site today. Mr. Desch said that there will be twenty one (21) parking spaces onsite and only twenty four (24) spaces are needed one time a week.