April 1, 2015

would have to come back before the Board. Vice Chairman Weston opined that as a condition of approval, the proposed lighting plan must conform to Township ordinance standard; he said to make sure the mounted fixtures were cut-off type; he suggested Mr. Amaral consult the Downtown facade design standards for retail lighting. In response to inquiry from Chairman Heller, Mr. Amaral confirmed no new trees were included in the proposed planting list. Chairman Heller stated it was important for a property in the Main Street corridor to be properly landscaped; he recommended at least three (3) shade trees be added to the front of the building and three (3) shade trees to the north of the building. Mr. Amaral opined retail businesses did not like trees blocking storefronts. Chairman Heller said there was the opportunity for a shade tree to flank the right side of the building, one between the two storefront signs, and one to the south proposed landscaped area. He recommended red maples, two-inch caliber in size. Additionally, he opined there was the opportunity to landscape the triangular area adjacent to the rear of the property with arborvitae green giant, six to seven feet in height, four feet on center to create adequate screening. He asked for clarification regarding the proposed plantings along the rear trash enclosure; Mr. Amaral said the plan indicated Japanese barberry had been changed to hydrangea. Discussing the parking plan, Mr. Gurland opined the need for something other than asphalt in the triangular areas between the angled parking spaces. Chairman Heller suggested curbing with landscaping would be a better plan; Mr. Gurland opined curbing would be potential tripping hazard. Mr. Gurland asked for clarification regarding the removal of the tree located on the front of the property. Mr. Amaral said five trees had (already) been removed; the front tree was very large; it was not in bad shape; its removal was a visibility issue. Mr. Gurland stated he had a real problem with its removal. Referring to Sheet 2e, Mr. Gurland asked for clarification regarding the spread of foot candles in the parking area; he opined the plan indicated there would be almost no light shining on cars in the evening; the lighting was inadequate. Mr. Amaral said the lighting plan would be revisited; he would address the issue. In response to questions from Mr. Eben, Mr. Amaral

light shining on cars in the evening; the lighting was inadequate. Mr. Amaral said the lighting plan would be revisited; he would address the issue. In response to questions from Mr. Eben, Mr. Amaral confirmed the plan included the removal of the existing front vestibule; the setback would be increased 2 ft.; a variance was required for maximum front yard setback. Mr. Grygiel said the Downtown Redevelopment Plan required maximum front yard setback of 20 ft.; 22.6 ft. existed; the plan proposed 24.9 ft. Messrs. Eben and Amaral discussed the second floor renovation plan. Mr. Eben said the plans indicated the building had heavy interior walls; he asked were all second floor walls to be removed; he said it appeared to be a major wall going down the middle (of the interior). Mr. Amaral said the second floor interior walls would be removed; he identified the middle wall as masonry; it went the ground floor. The wall defined the two apartments; he was unsure if it would be wholly or just partially removed; however, it would remain on the first floor to define the retail spaces. In response to Mr. Eben’s inquiry, Mr. Amaral said the contractor would reuse the bricks from the former vestibule to brick the windows on the left side elevation to ensure continuity in the appearance of the facade. Mr. Eben stated the three parallel car spaces were next to an 18 ft. high wall; he stated that devoid of curbing there would not be space for opening a car door; had investigated the possibility of securing designated parking spaces from the lot across Main Street. Mr. Williams advised it would be a question for the property owner. Mr. Eben suggested eliminating the three spaces to create a landscaped lawn area for the apartment residents. He opined there might be a better plan; there