December 18, 2014

Mr. Grygiel stated that after checking the Township’s Ordinance regarding the height of the wall, he said that the Ordinance is not clear. He said that the height of the wall is permitted up to 6’ high in the rear, Mr. Grygiel said that he thinks the wall is in the interior of the property. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Stewart if he wanted to amend the application and add a variance for the height of the wall; he replied yes. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Adelsohn. Stacey Fields approached the podium and stated that she lives at 33 Glenside Drive. Ms. Fields asked Mr. Adelsohn if the parking lot will create a space for kids to play or loiter once the lights are installed. Mr. Adelsohn said that the parking lot will be lit to levels for safe parking and not for kids to hang out. Mr. Stewart calied his next witness. John McDonough approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. McDonough detailed his professional background as a Professional Planner licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Buechler accepted Mr. McDonough as an expert in Professional Planning. Mr. McDonough detailed all of the variances being requested in this application. He said that Hutton Gardens has been in existence since 1951, not 1952 as Mr. Adelsohn stated in his testimony. Mr. McDonough said that the complex looks like a Garden Apartment complex but, under the law, it does not fully conform to the definition of garden apartment and requires a D2 variance to expand an existing non-conforming use. He said that in addition to the use relief, bulk relief is required for front and rear yard and onsite parking supply even though they are proposing to increase the number of parking spaces. Mr. McDonough continued his testimony by detailing what is being proposed and what is allowed by Township Ordinance. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. McDonough if parking is a problem at this site; he said yes and in this project were built with garages under them but this area does not have them. Mr. Grygiel stated that the plan shows adding nine (9) parking spaces is proposed, He said they are also re-striping so they will gain one more parking space for a total of ten (10). Mr. Grygiel said there will be a grand total of 162 parking spaces. Mr. McDonough presented a planning exhibit consisting of three pages of photographs. Chairman Buechler asked

a total of ten (10). Mr. Grygiel said there will be a grand total of 162 parking spaces. Mr. McDonough presented a planning exhibit consisting of three pages of photographs. Chairman Buechler asked to have the planning exhibit consisting of three pages of photographs marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. 13