September 17, 2015

Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Staikos to define on Exhibit A-1 of the parking plan where the employees will park; he complied. Mr. McElroy asked Mr. Staikos if twenty five parking spaces will be sufficient; he said that he needs less than that but hopes to utilize all of them in the future. There were no further questions for Mr. Staikos. Mr. Winter called the applicant’s Professional Planner as his next witness. Michael F. Kauker approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Kauker detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey. He said that he has testified before Zoning and Planning Boards many times of the past thirty (30) years. Chairman Buechler accepted Mr. Kauker as an expert in Professional Planning. Mr. Winter asked Mr. Kauker if he reviewed the plan; he said yes. Mr. Kauker said he reviewed the 2010 Master Plan update, the reports from the Professionals, the Township’s zoning ordinance and the site plan. He said that he visited the site three (3) times and evaluated the use variance application. Mr. Kauker presented an aerial photograph. Chairman Buechler asked to have the aerial photograph marked as Exhibit A-9 for identification. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Kauker the source of the aerial photograph; he said he got it from tax records. Mr. Kauker referred to Exhibit A-9 and detailed the surrounding area. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that Exhibit A-9 does not accurately depict the property line; Mr. Kauker said that the Exhibit was presented to show the surrounding uses. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Kauker if he visited the site; he replied yes. Mr. Kauker said he visited the site three (3) times and walked the surrounding area. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Kauker if Exhibit A-9 accurately depicts the area; he replied yes. 14