February 19, 2015

3. ZB-14-08/Sai Hira Ram Trust, Inc. Carried over from 1/15/15 Block: 177.02; Lots: 15.01 & 16; Zone: R-4 23-27 Laurel Avenue Seeking “D” and several “C” variances for converting two properties to use as a House of Worship and related uses. EXHIBITS A-13 - Existing Elevations for the Meditation Room and Temple A-14— Materials Board A-15 — Standing Seam Green Metal Roof photo Vice Chairman Neuer recused himself from hearing this application and turned the Chair over to Ms. Gabry. Robert Williams, attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Ms. Gabry advised Mr. Williams that there are five (5) Board Members present. Mr. Williams stated that he will order transcripts for the absent Board Members. Ms. Gabry stated for the record that she was absent from the last meeting on 1/15/15 and read the transcripts from that meeting. Mr. Williams stated that their architect will be testifying at this meeting. Drazen Cackovic approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Cackovic detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Architect in the State of New Jersey. Ms. Gabry accepted Mr. Cackovic as an expert in architecture. Mr. Cackovic presented the existing elevations for the meditation center and the Temple. Ms. Gabry asked to have the existing elevations for the meditation room and the Temple marked as Exhibit A-13 for identification. Mr. Cackovic referred to Exhibit A-13 and began detailing it. He stated that the existing house near Laurel Avenue on lot 15.01 will remain and the structure on the adjoining lot 16 will be demolished. Mr. Cackovic presented the existing and proposed floor plans for the meditation center. Ms. Gabry noted for the record that the existing and proposed floor plans for the meditation center were pre-marked as Exhibit A-9 for identification.