February 4, 2015

from grey to earth tones with beige; a smooth exterior surface block changed to textured block; new elements included vertical pilasters and shadow lines. Additional revisions included the areas of the parapet on the left and right side elevations; the parapets that were previously 19 feet had been be raised to 21 feet; those that had been previously 21 feet had been raised to 23 feet; anda decorative cornice had been included on all elevations. The size of the building monument sign had been reduced. In response to inquiry from Councilwoman McCartney, Ms. Gaughan confirmed the parapets would camouflage roof mechanicals. In response to inquiry from Dr. Bagoff, Ms. Gaughan confirmed the roofing material would be white to decrease the heat island effect. In response to inquiry from Vice Chairman Weston, Ms. Gaughan stated she did not believe a roof plan had been submitted; however, a white roof was a usual AutoZone design standard. Vice Chairman Weston asked Ms. Gaughan to clarify her professional association to the Applicant; he stated that Mr. Ellis was the architect whose title was on the original plans. Ms. Gaughan explained that Mr. Ellis worked for AutoZone; she worked for Bergmann Associates as a consultant to AutoZone. Ms. Gaughan stated that Mr. Ellis was a licensed architect in the State of New Jersey; she believed Mr. Ellis would be the architect of record, Vice Chairman Weston suggested a condition of approval include the final plans to be signed and sealed by a New Jersey licensed architect and have a proper title block; Mr. DeVito agreed. Mr. Grygiel asked for clarification regarding the materials for the signage; Ms. Gaughan said the color of the monument sign base, building base and dumpster enclosure would match; it would be a brown color (nuthatch}. Referring to the west side, steep slope area of property, Mr. Gurland considered the proposed tree plantings; he stated the West Orange Historic Preservation Commission had voiced concern regarding the project, an issue being tree plantings; the WOHPC requested the plantings be installed at a much greater height than proposed. Mr. DeVito stated the Applicant was willing to modify the species to create the buffer the WOHPC was seeking. As a condition of approval, Chairman Heller listed specific species and sizes of trees to revise in the area of the landscaping plan referenced by Mr. Gurland;

create the buffer the WOHPC was seeking. As a condition of approval, Chairman Heller listed specific species and sizes of trees to revise in the area of the landscaping plan referenced by Mr. Gurland; Mr. DeVito stated the Applicant was agreeable to the revisions. Mr. Gurland opined that while Chairman Heller’s recommendations had improved the plan, he believed the plan was still inadequate. He requested polling the Board to a condition of approval, that the tree plantings be increased to the 15 feet to 20 feet range. Mr. Russo cautioned the Board that when larger trees were installed, they failed in greater number than smaller trees; Vice Chairman Weston concurred. Councilwoman McCartney said she appreciated Mr. Gurland’s concerns, however, based upon Chairman Heller’s recommendations, and Mr. Russo’s comments, she believed the buffer would be sufficient. Chairman Heller asked for a motion to poll the Board to increase the size of the trees on the landscaping plan; the motion failed. Mr. Gurland inquired if it would be possible for the Applicant to make an agreement with the adjacent property owner to use the adjacent driveway; Mr. DeVito answered in the negative; he said the adjacent driveway was in another municipality.