January 7, 2015

must be first removed. Mr. Gurland asked for details regarding the existing chimney; Mr. Ricci said the chimney was not currently in use, there was not a furnace in the building, the site plan indicated the chimney was to remain; however, it might be removed if the mechanical plans changed. Mr. Gurland asked how the food exhaust would be vented; Mr. Ricci said code required food exhaust vent must be a minimum 10 feet from the property line; the food exhaust be vented somewhere through the center of the building; he stated it would meet code requirement. Chairman Heller asked the dimensions of the cream-colored (parapet) steps; would the exhaust vents be visible; Mr. Ricci said the parapet set back from the front facade was approximately thirty feet; he opined exhaust vents would not be visible. Mr. Eben advised the Board that he had a longstanding past professional relationship with Mr. Ricci but was able to consider his testimony with impartiality. He asked if Mr. Ricci had read the Downtown West Orange Alliance memorandum, (December 29, 2014); Mr. Ricci answered in the affirmative. Mr. Eben then asked if it was possible to change the color of the proposed anodized aluminum storefront window clear frame to a colored frame; Mr. Ricci said clear adonized was a more contemporary look, the painted adonized finish would fade over time; he opined the clear finish would create a clean look and help attract a good tenant. Mr. Eben asked where the condensers would be located; Mr. Ricci said it would most likely be a split system. The furnace/blower would be inside the building. The condensing unit would be located outside in the rear of the building; two options discussed included installing a shed on the north side of the roof to house the units, or locating them on the ground in the area of the dumpster; the size of the units would be 3 ft. by 3 ft. Councilwoman McCartney asked if there had been any consideration regarding LEED standards for roof renovation; Mr. Ricci said the existing shingled roof would not be changing. He opined that the building would never be a LEED building but would meet all code requirements for energy efficiency. In response to inquiry from Dr. Bagoff, Mr. Ricci said the building would not be sprinklered; it was not code required. Mr. Ricci discussed the signage details; the Applicant proposed two on the front facade, each would be a

om Dr. Bagoff, Mr. Ricci said the building would not be sprinklered; it was not code required. Mr. Ricci discussed the signage details; the Applicant proposed two on the front facade, each would be a maximum of 37.5 sq. ft. The top point of the Domino’s sign would be 2.5 feet in height; a variance would be required for sign height. The sign would be internally illuminated and turned off within one hour of store closing. In response to the comments of the Downtown West Orange Alliance memorandum dated December 29, 2014; Mr. Ricci said gooseneck lighting was not proposed; it would not work with the proposed fagade design. Mr. Ricci stated the Applicant agreed to the recommendation that the brick work from the front of the building be carried around the corner to the south side of the building for four feet. Foundation plantings on the south side were not a consideration. Due to the clase proximity of the adjoining residential property, some foundation excavation was expected; it was the intent of the Applicant to consult with the homeowner during the renovations. The building color would be off-white; awnings would not be included in the plan. Mr. Gurland opined that painted anodized aluminum was a poor design choice; he asked if factory baked aluminum was an option; Mr. Ricci said the clear anodized aluminum was the proper choice. Mr. Grygiel and Mr. Russo had no questions for Mr. Ricci. Harvey Grossman, Esq., Public Advocate, had no questions for Mr. Ricci.