February 26,2015

Mr. Juliano asked Mr. Dotti if cars and trucks starting their engines up on the site was added into his calculations; he replied no. Mr. Dotti said that cars or trucks starting their engines are exempted from State regulations, Robert Murro approached the podium and stated that he lives at 406 St. Cloud Avenue. Mr. Murro asked Mr. Dotti to explain what point the 500’ from the school was measured from; he said it was measured from the Quick Chek to the closest point to the school. Mr. Russo asked Mr. Dotti if the distance from the sound source and a barrier have an impact on noise; he replied yes. Mr. Russo asked Mr. Dotti if there is any type of barrier that would make a difference in the sound; he replied no. Mr. Dotti said that they are under the State regulations and they do not need a sound barrier. Mr. Russo asked Mr. Dotti how tall a sound barrier would have to be to make a difference in the sound; he said at least twenty four (24) feet high. Frank Magaletta, Esq. approached the podium. Mr. Magaletta stated that he is here on behalf of the Northfield B.P. gas station. Mr. Magaletta asked Mr, Dotti if a vehicle coming in and out of the proposed site is regulated; he said no. Mr. Magaletta asked Mr. Dotti if'a truck picking up garbage is regulated; he said a truck picking up garbage is not counted into the regulations. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road. Mr. Rashkes asked Mr. Dotti if people on the baseball field could hear one another talking over the noise; he replied yes. There were no further questions for Mr. Dotti. Ms, Porter called her next witness. John McDonough approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. McDonough detailed his educational and professional background as a Professional Planner licensed in the State of New Jersey. He said that he has testified before this Board many times, Chairman Buechler accepted Mr. McDonough as an expert in Professional Planning. Mr. McDonough stated that he is very familiar with the site and performed a planning analysis in 2013. Mr. McDonough presented his planning analysis, dated 12/17/13, to the Board Members.