November 20, 2014

Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Neuer if there is any evidence that the applicant went to the Township and tried to get the zoning changed; Chairman Buechler stated that there is nothing in the record that they did. Mr. Bullock stated that Ms. Fogarty gave powerful comments against the application and paving the lot is not a desirable buffer. He said that he also found the traffic testimony less credible. Ms. Gabry said that she had many issues with this application. She said that the building is not aesthetically pleasing as it is now and that it will not be more pleasing afterwards. Ms. Gabry said that Mr. Desch was not credible and that the property is not maintained. Mr. Sussman stated that initially he was in favor of the application but as more evidence came out he became conflicted. He said that Mr. Neuer’s comments were comprehensive and with that being said he would vote no. Mr. Quentzel stated that the traffic study was done off season and traffic is heavier during the summer months. He said that there is not a need for additional office space at this time because they do not have somcone to lease it to yet and the Town does not need any more empty office spaces. Mr. Quentzel said that the local people impressed him and that he feels that there will not be enough parking. He said that the applicant can build a house on the empty lot and he will vote no. Chairman Buechler stated that his biggest concerns are the lack of adequate parking for the proposed addition, the parking lot layout and the ingress and egress from the site. He said that there was no demonstration that there is a need for additional office space. Chairman Buechler asked for a motion. Mr. Neuer made a motion to deny this application without prejudice and Chairman Buechler seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Bullock: Yes to Deny Steinhart: - Gabry: Yes to Deny Sussman: Yes to Deny Merklinger: - Weiss: ‘Yes to Deny Neuer: Yes to Deny Chairman Buechler: Yes to Deny Quentzel: Yes to Deny Chairman Buechler noted for the record that Mr. Bullock is excusing himself from the remainder of the meeting. Chairman Buechler asked applicant, Mr. Franco, to approach the podium. Hugo Franco approached the podium.