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Minutes · Jan 15, 2015

January 15 2015

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Mr. Petry said that the applicant has agreed to comply with the remainder of the items (#33, 34, 35 and 36) in the Omland Engineering memo. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Russo if he agrees with Mr. Petry regarding not having to revise the storm water maintenance plan; he said yes he concurs with Mr. Petry. Chairman Buechler asked if the Board Members or the Board Professionals had any questions for Mr. Petry. Mr. Russo said that the only outstanding issue is regarding the sanitary sewer line. He said that he recommends that they provide the sanitary sewer line under the parking lot before they build it and before they run their electric. Mr. Russo said that if they do not do that now and the system fails, then they will have to dig up the parking lot to obtain access to the sewer line. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Russo whose obligation would that be; the applicant’s or the Township’s; he said someone has to provide the residents with a sanitary sewer. Chairman Buechler said that this is an issue that the Board will address later. Mr. Steinhart asked Mr. Petry what the cost would be for providing the sewer line if the applicant agrees to do that; he said he would estimate that it would cost $17,000. Mr. Grygiel asked Mr. Petry if the applicant is proposing to consolidate the two lots into one property; he replied yes. Chairman Buechler stated that the applicant will have to file a deed of merger. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Petry if the driveway with the grass pavers will accommodate large trucks; he said yes. Mr, Petry said the Township’s Fire Official asked for an 18’ driveway with the original plans. He said that the new plans eliminate the curb and the total width of the driveway is now 20”. There were no further questions for Mr. Petry from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Thomas J. Trautner, Jr. Esq. approached the podium. Mr. Trautner stated that he is from the law firm Wolf and Samson and represents Tal Benzvi and Travis McManigal, who reside at 5 Allsop Court, as objectors for this application. Chairman Buechler advised Mr. Trautner that if he asks questions on behalf of his clients then his clients cannot ask questions. Mr. Trautner asked Mr, Petry if one man carrying all of the trash across the property to the refuse enclosure is a feasible method and adequate if there is a food catering event of size; he said that the method of

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asked Mr, Petry if one man carrying all of the trash across the property to the refuse enclosure is a feasible method and adequate if there is a food catering event of size; he said that the method of collection and storage was discussed with the client and is adequate for this facility. Mr. Trautner asked Mr. Petry if the congregation is intended to grow over the years; he said that they are proposing a target number. Mr. Petry said that there are not that many members in the congregation presently. Mr. Trautner asked Mr. Petry what the potential depth of the water is in the basin; he said that the bottom of the basin is 5.01 so it is one foot and seven and a half (7 1/2) inches. Mr. Petry said that is the overflow. 11

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