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Minutes · Mar 26, 2015

March 26, 2015

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Mr. Quentzel asked Ms. Pomeroy how many parking spots the hotel currently has; she replied fifty eight (58). Mr. Quentzel stated that there are fifty six (56) rooms and more than one parking space per room, He asked Ms. Pomeroy if there would be enough parking spaces; she replied yes. Mr. Bullock stated that Ms. Pomeroy said that she represents the BP gas station but was paid by acitizen group. He asked Ms. Pomeroy how she can represent someone who did not pay her; she said that a shared group paid her. Mr. Bullock asked Ms. Pomeroy if she thought it would have been better if she had prepared a report; she said that she felt uncomfortable preparing a report before the applicant’s Planner finished his testimony. Mr. Grygiel asked Ms. Pomeroy if she knew the definition of a school according to the Township’s Ordinance; she said she did not know. Mr. Grygiel cited Section 25-4b of the Township’s Ordinance for specific definitions; he said a school shall mean any building for education. He asked Ms. Pomeroy if Stagg Field is considered a school; she replied no. Mr. Grygiel asked Ms. Pomeroy, in regards to the building coverage, if the proposal included increasing the size of the hotel building; she replied no. Mr. Grygiel asked Ms. Pomeroy if the County has to approve all of the street improvements on Northfield Avenue; she replied yes. Chairman Buechler noted the time and stated for the record that the Zoning Board meetings end promptly at 11:00 pm. Chairman Buechier asked Ms. Porter if she will be requesting another special meeting; she replied yes. Chairman Buechler stated that the Board Secretary provided him with the next available date of June 4, 2015 for a special meeting. He asked the Board Members if they were available for June 4, 2015; all were available, Chairman Buechler stated that this meeting will be carried over to a special meeting on June 4, 2015 and that no further notice will be required. Chairman Buechler advised Mr. Magaletta to bring back Ms. Pomeroy so that the attorney for Quick Chek and the members of the public have a chance to ask her questions. He said afier they have questioned Ms, Pomeroy, the meeting will go to public comment. Chairman Buechler said that all public comments will be limited to five (5) minutes.

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