December 11, 2014

APPLICATION(S) 1. ZB-13-15/Quick Chek Carried from 10/30/14 Block: 168; Lot: 26; Zone: B-2 555 Northfield Avenue Seeking multiple “D” and several “C” variances for site plan and subdivision approvals For developing a Quick Chek food store with fuel sales. EXHIBITS A-31 — Quick Chek Crime Data for Convenience Stores dated 12/1/14. A-32 — Proposed Floor Plan, Sheet Al, with a revision date of 7/23/14. A-33 — Side Wall Elevation — colored rendering dated 7/23/14 Vice Chairman Neuer noted for the record that Mr. Steinhart was not at the last hearing on October 30, 2014 and has certified that he has read the transcripts from that meeting. Vice Chairman Neuer asked the attorney for the applicant to approach. Jennifer M. Porter, Esq. approached the podium. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that there are five Board Members present and asked Ms, Porter if they wish to proceed; she replied yes, Vice Chairman Neuer stated for the record that this application requires the approval of a conditional use variance. He said that in order to be approved, the applicant would need five (5) affirmative votes no matter how many Board Members are present on the night the vote is taken, Vice Chairman Neuer stated that the applicant has the right to adjourn the vote until full complement of Board Members are present to vote and that the applicant will not conclude its presentations at this meeting tonight. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if there was an attorney for any parties in opposition to this application in the audience. Ms. Beirne said that Mr. Christiano, an attorney for the West Orange Board of Education, is not present at this meeting but will be present at a future meeting. Ms. Porter stated that the applicant last appeared before this Board on October 30, 2014 ata special Zoning Board meeting. She detailed the main components of the application stating that the applicant is seeking permission to operate a 24 hour business in accordance with Chapter IV of the Ordinances of the Township of West Orange regarding Police regulations. Ms. Porter stated that their security expert, Mr. Linares, testified at the last meeting. She said that the Board required additional materials to be provided to them from Mr. Linares and he will continue with his testimony at this meeting.