Minutes · Apr 16, 2015
April 16, 2015
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asked Mr. Russo if he wanted the applicant to resubmit the lighting plans showing the new light fixtures; he replied no he will pass on item #8. ¢ Item #9— Mr. Santos said the Architect will address the fire suppression system. He said that if the application is approved they will test the water pressure line and those numbers will be run by the Township’s plumbing inspector making sure that there is proper water pressure for the addition. Mr. Santos said that the new addition will be fully sprinklered. © Item #10 — applicant will comply. © Item #11 — applicant will comply. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that item #4 is still open. Mr. Williams stated that the site was previously approved without the applicant having to plant trees in the parking area. He said that he will amend the application to include the variance if the Board requires it. Mr. Grygiel stated that the applicant is not adding any new parking spaces and that the trees were not required before so it is his opinion that the applicant does not have to plant the trees in the parking area. Vice Chairman Neuer stated for the record that Item #4 is deemed satisfied. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Santos if the new light fixtures will be identical to the existing light fixtures; he said they will be similar because the existing light fixtures are old. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Santos if there is going to be consistency; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Santos if they addressed the steep slope ordinance; he replied yes. Mr. Santos said that he addressed all of the questions regarding stabilizing the slope and flood hazard area, He said that the parking area was placed in an area with the least disturbance. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Russo and Mr. Grygiel if they were satisfied with this; they both replies yes. There were no further engincering questions for Mr. Santos from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any engineering questions for Mr. Santos; there were none. Mr. Williams said that Mr. Santos will testify as the Planner. Mr. Santos said that this application is an expansion of a non-conforming use and requires a “D” (3) variance. He said that a “C” variance is required for the additional parking spaces, the three story addition and the steep slope. Vice Chairman Never asked Mr. Santos if
g use and requires a “D” (3) variance. He said that a “C” variance is required for the additional parking spaces, the three story addition and the steep slope. Vice Chairman Never asked Mr. Santos if construction is in a steep slope area; he replied yes.
Mr. Santos said that the application also requires a sign variance for the number of signs and the size of the sign. Mr. Santos detailed the positive and negative criteria and the special reasons why the variances should be granted. He said, among other things, that there will be no visual impact on the neighbors or the area and that there will be no detriment to the public good. There were no further planning questions for Mr. Santos from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any planning questions for Mr. Santos; there were none. Mr. Williams summed up and requested awaivers for the Traffic and Environmental Impact reports; Vice Chairman Neuer granted the waivers. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public wanted to offer testimony or commentary; there were none. Vice Chairman Neuer noted the time and asked the Board Members if they wanted to forego a break and vote on the application; the Board Members agreed to forego the break. Vice Chairman Neuer declared the public hearing closed. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if any Board Members had any comments. Ms. Weiss stated that this was a positive application and that she is in favor of voting yes. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Grygiel why the signage was not mentioned in his report; he said that the applicant submitted the proposed signs after the application was submitted. Mr. Grygiel said that the applicant amended the application to include signage. Mr, Sussman stated that this is a good application and that he urges the other Board Members to vote yes. Vice Chairman Neuer offered a motion to approve the preliminary and final site plan and all of the variances. He said that one “D” (3) variance addresses the four areas and that the deed of consolidation has been recorded. Vice Chairman Neuer also said that the testimony of the witnesses was credible and he praised the Planner’s report stating that the negative and positive criteria were satisfied. Mr. Sussman asked if the plans had to be revised to reflect the consolidated lots. Vice Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Williams to work with Mr, Grygiel and the Township’s Tax Assessor to make it one lot.
Vice Chairman Neuer said that the condition will be compliance with the matters set forth in the Omland Engineering letter dated 4/3/15 regarding items #2, 5,9, 10 and 11. Ms. Gabry seconded the motion to approve. The vote was as follows: Bullock: Yes Steinhart: Yes Gabry: Yes Sussman: Yes Neuer: Yes Weiss: Yes Quenizel: Yes Chairman Buechler: Recused Schwarzbaum: - The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairman Neuer at 9:33 pm. Adopted: June 18, 2015 Jibed Cele il Kose DeSéna Zoning Board Secretary
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