February 26,2015

Mr. McDonough detailed the positive criteria stating that the applicant is redeveloping a vacant site which provides the convenience of a one stop shop. He said that the amount of time that it takes to fuel up your car is the same amount of time it will take someone to shop. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. McDonough if, in his opinion, it is a good idea to leave a car at the gas pump while going into the store; he said that this does work based on his personal observations. Mr. McDonough stated that having fuel, food and lodging all on one site is positive. He said that according to Nielson Group Data, 82% of gas components in the United States have convenience stores. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. McDonough if he has that data for New Jersey; he replied no. Chairman Buechler called for a recess at 9:39 pm. Chairman Buechler resumed the meeting at 9:48 pm. Mr. McDonough continued his testimony stating that availability of alternate sites is not a reason for denial by itself only and cited a case law. Mr. McDonough stated that there has been a question regarding alternate sites for the Quick Chek. He presented a public land 500’ proximity exhibit board that was prepared by Bohler Engineering with his supervision and dated 1/5/15 Chairman Buechler stated that the public land 500° proximity exhibit board, prepared by Bohler Engineering dated 1/5/15, was pre-marked as Exhibit A-43 for identification. Mr. McDonough presented a hand out of the public land 500’ proximity exhibit that was prepared by Bohler Engineering with his supervision and dated 1/15/15. Chairman Buechler stated that the hand out of the public land 500’ proximity exhibit that was prepared by Bohler Engineering and dated 1/15/15 was pre-marked as Exhibit A-44 for identification. Chairman Buechler stated for the record that Exhibit A-44 is a handout of Exhibit A-43 and was marked separately. Mr. Sussman referred to Exhibit A-43 and asked Mr. McDonough if the darker red is the 500° buffer; he replied yes. There was discussion regarding Exhibit A-43 and its exactness according to the Township’s ordinance regarding public land.