December 11, 2014

Vice Chairman Neuer stated that the colored rendering of the side wall elevations with a revision date of 7/23/14 was pre-marked as Exhibit A-33 for identification. Mr. Young referred to Exhibits A-23 and Exhibit A-33 and detailed all of the materials that will be used on the exterior of the building and the awning. He said that a large portion of the east elevation will be glass for the purpose of having more visibility. Mr. Young stated that the building is designed to hide all of the equipment such as the air conditioning units. Mr. Young detailed all of the signage being proposed and explained why the locations of the signs are significant. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Young about the monument sign; he said he is not testifying to the monument sign. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that they require a variance for three signs; one sign on the building and two signs on the canopy. Ms. Porter stated that in the B2 zone, two uses are permitted and they are proposing one sign for each use. Vice Chairman Neuer said that one of the signs on the facade and one of the signs on the canopy signs are permitted; he said they only need a variance for one of each. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that the West Orange Police ordinance for a 24 hour operation requires visibility from the street. He said that the fagade facing the street does not have a window. Mr. Linares approached the podium and stated that when he met with Police Chief Abbott, the Chief said that he did not have a problem with the facade facing the street not having a window. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that Police Chief Abbott is not here to testify to that. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Young why they are proposing a sign on the east facade; he said the main purpose for that is to highlight where the main entrance is for the customers. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Young how high the facade sign is above the parking lot; he said approximately 17.5” to 18°. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Young how high the canopy is over the fuel pumps; he said a minimum of 14.6. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Young if the fagade sign will be visible over the canopy; he said not all of the time. Mr. Keller asked Mr, Young if that is the standard size for that; he replied yes. Mr. Young presented the canopy elevation exhibit dated 1/15/14.