April 16, 2015

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.