March 26, 2015

Ms. Beirne instructed Ms. Pomeroy to submit a list of all of the contributors. Ms. Pomeroy continued her testimony and identified all of the figures in Exhibit O-2. Chairman Buechler stated for the record that her google map is incorrect in figure 3; he said there is no traffic light in it. Ms. Pomeroy stated that this is not a continuance of a non-conforming use; she said this is a new use. Ms. Pomeroy stated that there are safety issues regarding the hotel parking. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Pomeroy if she is a traffic expert; she replied no, Ms. Pomeroy stated that there are three public uses in the area, not one use, and those three areas each need a 500° buffer. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Ms. Pomeroy if she is suggesting that there should be a 1500° buffer; she replied no. Ms. Pomeroy said that there is no buffer between the school and the Quick Chek. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Pomeroy if she is saying that it is bad because the school can be seen from the Quick Chek; she said that the canopy over the gas pumps can be seen. Chairman Buechler said that the canopy is illuminated only at night and the school is not open ~ then, Ms. Pomeroy said that there will be a lot more commercial activity which is negative to look at. She said that the gas station will be unsightly to look at also. Ms. Pomeroy said that she believes that all of the information that was given to the Board Members was inconclusive. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that the applicant will have to go before the Essex County Planning Board also because Northfield Avenue is a county road. He said they will also address drainage and traffic at that time. Ms, Pomeroy said that the pedestrian improvements that the applicant is proposing do not meet the requirements of the Township’s Master Plan. Ms. Pomeroy stated that there is some conflict regarding the refuse and gas delivery trucks. She said that all deliveries are going to be introduced into the drive aisle. Ms. Pomeroy detailed how, in her opinion, the design lacks continuity noted by the lack of buffers. i