August 20, 2015

Mark S. Winter, Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Mr. Winter detailed the application stating that the property is located in a B-1 zone and that they are requesting a use variance and site plan approval to establish a taxi cab business. He said that commercial uses and businesses are allowed in a B-1 zone but a motor vehicle service station is not allowed. Mr. Winter stated that there is no change to the existing footprint of the building and that the property is well suited for this use. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Winter if there are any gas pumps on the site; he replied no. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Winter if his client owns any other taxi cabs in other locations; he replied yes. Mr. Winter called the Architect as his first witness. Thomas F. Ercolano approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Ercolano detailed his background as a professional Architect licensed in three states and in the State of New Jersey. He said that he has testified before Boards at least one hundred (100) times in the past. Chairman Buechler accepted Mr. Ercolano as an expert in Architecture. Mr. Winter asked Mr. Ercolano if he has been to the site; he replied yes. Mr. Winter asked Mr. Ercolano if he prepared the site plan; he replied yes. Mr. Ercolano presented the survey and parking plan. Chairman Buechler stated that sheet one of four of the survey and parking plan with a revision date of 4/29/15 has been pre-marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Ercolano referred to Exhibit A-1 and detailed the surrounding area and the existing site. Mr. Ercolano presented a photo board. Chairman Buechler stated that the photo board was pre-marked at Exhibit A-2 for identification. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Ercolano if he took the photographs; he replied yes. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Ercolano if the photographs are accurately depicted; he replied yes. Mr. Ercolano said that he took the photos in the spring of this year and then returned to the site two weeks ago. Mr. Ercolano referred to Exhibit A-2 and detailed the photographs. Mr. Ercolano presented sheet two of four of the floor plans and elevations. 12