February 26,2015

Chairman Buechler stated that Mr. McDonough’s planning analysis, dated 12/17/13, was pre- marked as Exhibit A-40 for identification. Mr, McDonough presented a three (3) page handout consisting of an aerial photo and photographs of the site and surrounding uses. Chairman Buechler stated that the three (3) page handout consisting of an aerial photo and photographs of the site and surrounding uses was pre-marked as Exhibit A-41 for identification. Mr. McDonough referred to Exhibit A-41 and said that the aerial photo on page one (1) was downloaded from Bing. He said that he took the photos on pages two (2) and three (3) himself. He detailed the surrounding land uses and streets in the photos and all of the surrounding properties. Mr. McDonough referred to Exhibit A-40 and stated that the hotel will retain that use and replace the vacant restaurant with a Quick Chek convenience store that offers fuel. He said that the convenience store is a permitted use in that zone. Mr. McDonough stated that the applicant is looking to revitalize the property. He said that there could be a lot more stores built on this site but they are only putting one store on the site. Mr. McDonough stated that the property is underutilized and provides parking for approximately one hundred (100) cars. He said that they are proposing a new well-kept building and will be offering fresh food, dairy items, baked goods and coffee along with other items. Mr. McDonough stated that this is not a fast food restaurant. Mr. McDonough stated that the fuel component will be state of the art. He said that the fueling area will contain eight (8) dispenser pumps under a canopy. Mr. McDonough stated that additional improvements will include new paving, new utilitics, new signage, new lighting and new landscaping. Mr. McDonough detailed the access into the site stating that there will be a signalized full access driveway off Northfield Avenue and a driveway for right turn egress onto Northfield Avenue. Mr. McDonough presented a handout of all of the variances being requested. Chairman Buechler stated that the handout labeled “summary of relief requested” was pre- marked as Exhibit A-42 for identification, Mr. McDonough referred to Exhibit A-42 and detailed all of the variances being requested. He said the conditional use variance required is a D3 variance, not a D1 variance, which is subject to a

ion, Mr. McDonough referred to Exhibit A-42 and detailed all of the variances being requested. He said the conditional use variance required is a D3 variance, not a D1 variance, which is subject to a lesser standard. Mr. McDonough then sited a case laws that reinforced the lesser standard for the “D3” conditional use variance.