March 26, 2015

Vice Chairman Neuer told Mr. McDonough that there should have been an inventory of existing uses in his planning analysis. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. McDonough what changes he would make in his Planning report dated 12/17/13 if he was requested to do so; Mr. McDonough said in terms of the relief that the applicant is seeking, the ongoing and continuing evolution of the area should have been discussed in the report. Ms. Porter referred to Exhibit A-15 and asked Mr. McDonough to point out the lot line; he complied. Ms. Porter stated that the reason the lot line was referred to as “invisible” is because there is no fence or demarcation on the lot line; she said it will be a landscaped area separating the hotel and the Quick Chek. Ms. Porter asked Mr. McDonough to explain why he cited the TSI East Brunswick case in his testimony; he said in regards to the negative criteria. Ms. Porter asked Mr. McDonough if the Township’s Master Plan speaks about the proposed use regarding the promotion of development specifically in the Saint Cloud area; he replied yes. Mr. McDonough said the Township’s Master Plan cited the need for new uses such as convenience and retail stores in the Saint Cloud area. Ms. Porter asked Mr. McDonough if the Township’s Planner also cited this in his report; he replied yes. Mr. McDonough stated that the proposed use is consistent with the Township’s Master Plan. Ms. Porter asked Mr. McDonough if gasoline filling stations and hotels are conditional uses; he replied yes. Ms. Porter asked Mr. McDonough if conditional uses are permitted in this zone subject to conditions; he replied yes. Ms. Porter asked Mr. McDonough to explain what a prohibited use is compared to a conditional use; he said that a prohibited use is not allowed and a conditional use is allowed with conditions. Mr. Magaletta asked Mr. McDonough if the applicant has a plan that shows the existing lot line; he replied yes. Mr. Magaletta referred to Exhibit A-15 and asked Mr. McDonough to point out the lot fine on lots 26 and 28; he complied. Mr. Magaletta asked Mr. McDonough if there is space between the rear of the restaurant and the hotel; he replied yes.