March 4, 2015

natural materials including wood siding, a natural wood or thatched roof. Mr. Klein asked if solar panels or LEED type product(s) were included in the design to make the building more energy efficient; Ms. Sciabarasi stated it would be an efficient building including radiant floor heating to keep energy costs low; the ventilation system for circulation; the amount of windows; and photocell lighting. In response to inquiries from Vice Chairman Weston, Ms. Sciabarasi confirmed the building would be not be open to the general Public; she clarified that exterior lights would be installed in the area of the man doors. She said that floodlights and a generator would also be installed for use in case of emergency. Mr. Grygiel stated at Technical Review there was mention that during the period the giraffes were indoor, the possibility of using a live webcam feed to a large screen monitor inside the café was an element under consideration; Ms. Sciabarasi confirmed a webcam was under consideration. The Municipal Engineer and Public Advocate had no questions for Ms. Sciabarasi. Robert Rashkes, 35 Oakcrest Road, asked what direction the building windows faced, (Exhibit A-7); Ms. Sciabarasi said the windows faced south. There were no further questions or comments from the Public. The Board deliberated on the Application. The Board voted on the Application as follows: Motion: Vice Chairman Weston Second: Dr. Bagoff Bagoff: Yes Carlucci: Absent | Eben: Absent | Ghebremicael: Yes Gurland: Absent | Klein: Yes Lester: Absent | McCartney: Yes Weston: Yes Wilkes: Yes Heller: Absent PB-15-03C/County of Essex/TBZ/Café Renovation Block: 163; Lot: 1; Zone: R-1 560 Northfield Avenue Courtesy Review Application for renovations to existing café. EXHIBITS A-1: Aerial View Zoo Café Location, New Parking Deck, Giraffe Barn, prepared by Comito Associates, PC, undated. A-2: Zoo Cafe Renovations and Addition Title Sheet, Sheet T-1, prepared by Comito Associates, PC, dated 1/19/2015; A-3: Topographic Mapping of 560 Northfield Avenue, prepared by Pronesti Surveying, Inc., dated 8/5/2014; A-4: — Zoo Café Site Plan, Sheet SP-1, prepared by Comito Associates PC, dated 3/4/2015; A-5: Zoo Café Ground Floor Plan, Sheet SK-1, prepared by Comito Associates PC, dated 3/4/2015;