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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

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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.

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