March 4, 2015

A-6: — Zoo Café Second Floor Plan, Sheet SK-2, prepared by Comito Associates PC, dated 3/4/2015; A-7: Zoo Café Rear Elevation ~ North, prepared by Comito Associates PC, dated 3/4/2015; A-8: Zoo Café Rear Elevation — West, prepared by Comito Associates PC, dated 3/4/15; A-9: Color Rendering — Zoo Cafe, prepared by Comito Associates PC, undated. DISCUSSION Mr. Fleder advised the Board that Comito Associates PC had also prepared the café renovation design plans; he asked Ms. Sciabarasi to describe the plan. Ms. Sciabarasi the café expansion incorporated the African Grasslands theme; she identified the location of the existing cafe (Exhibit A-1); described the existing conditions including the location of the existing kitchen area and the dining room area to be expanded (Exhibit A-3). Ms. Sciabarasi described the proposed renovations including the expansion of existing patio area, repurposing the existing kitchen and equipment, reconfiguring the food court area with various self-serve stations offering more food options and cashier kiosks. Renovations to the rear of the café would include installing an elevator, new stairs, additional restrooms, and rectangular shaped dining area (Exhibit(s) A-4, A-5). The new second floor would be accessible by interior stair or elevator; the second floor would include more restrooms, a large outdoor terrace, patio seating, thatched roof covered seating areas, small bistro serving grilled fare, and two exterior stairs to exit second level (Exhibit(s) A-6, A-7, A-8). Referring to Exhibit A-9, Ms. Sciabarasi said design materials would include natural wood railing system, natural wood siding, substantial glass, thatched roofing, and a snake design element along the path where there was a change in grade. Ms. Sciabarasi concluded her testimony. Councilwoman McCartney asked what would be the total! number of seats in the café; and would there be any storm waiter disturbance as a result of the renovation. Ms. Sciabarasi said 120 seats on the first floor and 200 on the second floor; there would be no storm water disturbance, the amount would be under the threshold. Vice Chairman Weston questioned the height of the decorative signage pole; he asked if there were any fire safety concerns regarding the choice of thatched roof design for a kitchen facility, what type of roof material would be used. Ms. Sciabarasi said the

ive signage pole; he asked if there were any fire safety concerns regarding the choice of thatched roof design for a kitchen facility, what type of roof material would be used. Ms. Sciabarasi said the decorative pole would be approximately 55-feet high; the roof would be a synthetic material. Mr. Klein asked if Fire Department and Ambulance Squad would review site plan to determine if there was adequate emergency vehicle access. Ms. Sciabarasi said the renovation did not to disturb current vehicle access to the building; there was a service drive on the left side of the building for deliveries; and an additional access road for maintenance vehicles on the right side of the building. Mr. Grygiel advised the Board the Fire and Police Departments had obtained the plans for the Tech Review meeting (2/11/15) and had no comments. Harvey Grossman, Esq., Public Advocate, asked if the development of the café would adversely affect the surrounding area food establishments. Vice Chairman Weston stated the question was not relative to architecture. The Public had no questions for Ms. Scabarasi. Mr. Fleder advised the Board the County had concluded its presentation. Vice Chairman Weston asked if Public would like to comment prior to Board deliberation.