June 4, 2015

APPLICATION 1. ZB-13-15/Quick Chek Carried from 3/26/15 Block: 168; Lot: 26; Zone: B-2 555 Northfield Avenue Seeking multiple “D” and several “C” variances for site plan and subdivision approvals For developing a Quick Chek food store with fuel sales. Chairman Buechler stated that the Planner for the objectors, Ms. Pomeroy, will conclude her testimony. Jennifer Porter, Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium and stated that when the last meeting ended on March 26, 2015, she did not have a chance to question Ms. Pomeroy. Chairman Buechler stated for the record that Ms. Pomeroy emailed the Board Members a four (4) page document purporting to be a summary of her testimony before this Board at the last meeting. He said that this document will not be considered by the Board Members or be entered as part of the record. Elizabeth Pomeroy approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Ms. Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy how many of the Quick Chek Zoning Board meetings she has been to; she replied four (4). Ms. Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy how many transcripts from the prior Quick Check meetings she read; she replied five (5) or six (6). Ms. Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy if she has read all of the Professionals reports; she replied yes. Ms. Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy how many gas station cases she worked on in the past; she replied three (3). Ms. Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy if she prepared a list of who she represents since the last meeting; she replied no because some of them are anonymous. Ms. Pomeroy said that the list of who she represents is publically listed and she did not bring a copy of that list. Ms. Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy if she is aware that the 2010 Master Plan recommended establishing convenience stores in the St. Cloud neighborhood; she replied yes. Ms. Pomeroy said that gas stations were not on that list. Ms. Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy what zone the property is in; she replied a B-2 zone. Ms, Porter asked Ms. Pomeroy if multiple uses are permitted in a B-2 zone; she replied yes. Frank Magaletta, Esq., attorney for an objector, approached the podium and stated that he wanted it to be on record that he was present.