November 4, 2015

Chairman Weston stated he did not see a site plan as part of the application submission. He opined Mr. Piga had looked at the project as a small addition to an existing building that would not need site plan approval or courtesy review; however, the Township professionals had determined and the Board believed the review was necessary as part of Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) regulations. Chairman Weston asked if it was the intention of Mr. Piga to submit a final site plan to the Building Department, Mr. Piga answered that due to the small size of the project it was not his intent to furnish a site plan. He stated he would be working with all the existing elevations; the project was more of a design plan change. Chairman Weston noted the Aerial Map was dated January 2015 (Exhibit A-1), however many of the projects from the last year and a half were not depicted. He suggested updating the Aerial Map to reflect the current conditions. Chairman Weston stated the plans had been drawn by Jonathan V. Crawford, PE, French & Parrello Associates (Exhibit A-2 and Exhibit A-3); Mr. Piga confirmed signed and sealed plans had been filed with the Board. Mr. Gurland said he agreed with Chairman Weston that a site plan should have been prepared; he noted that without an updated Aerial Map it would be helpful to have a site plan; he asked the Board if a site plan should be required. Referring to Sheet $1.1 (Exhibit A-2), Mr. Gurland asked Mr. Piga to show the location of the windows relative to the columns. In response to question from Chairman Weston, Mr. Piga confirmed the windows were existing; they would be shaded by the new structure; they would not be blocked. Mr. Gurland said that on the last page of the Application he could not read the signature of the Applicant; Mr. Fleder said Sangeev Varghese, County Engineer, had signed the Application. Mr. Gurland suggested the (Application) signature page be revised to include “Print Name”. Mr. Eben opined the columns on the drawing did not line up with the columns on site; he thought the project engineer should look at columns on site and line them up. He suggested moving the columns out from the base of the building; he opined it would be of cost-savings regarding underpinnings. Mr. Eben stated he visited the site; he described the picnic area and winding path leading to the site; he said he was unsure if the structure

ined it would be of cost-savings regarding underpinnings. Mr. Eben stated he visited the site; he described the picnic area and winding path leading to the site; he said he was unsure if the structure opening lined up with the path; he suggested better landscaping around the little picnic area. Mr. Eben stated the structure was an A-5 Use Group; people would be assembling under the structure; he suggested the information be included on the cover sheet to indicate the licensed professionals authorized to sign plans. Mr. Klein asked if the opening at the end with the greater slope (taller end) was the same size; Mr. Piga said that due to the slope the opening would be slightly larger. Mr. Klein voiced concern that the sun beating on a corrugated roof would make the structure stuffy; he asked if fans were considered; Mr. Piga said the front of the structure would be entirely open; fans would not be necessary; heat was not the issue in the area; the concern was sun glare off the glass windows Referencing Exhibit A-3, Mr. Eben noted the metal siding at the bottom right side of the opening of the structure; he asked why it had not be carried to the bottom left side. Mr. Piga said it could be carried to the bottom left side. Mr. Eben stated that if the piers were to come up above grade, the wood would not be on the ground; he opined that by bringing the piers up about six inches off the ground, the posts would be protected longer from water runoff. He confirmed the structure would have no leader or gutter. Mr. Piga stated that where the structure ended there was a landscaped area for the water runoff. Mr. Grygiel had no questions for Mr. Piga. The Public Advocate had no questions for Mr. Piga.