January 28, 2016

Chairman Neuer stated that this is a special Zoning Board meeting for one consolidated application. He advised any members of the public that were present at this meeting that this is the only application that will be heard. Robert Williams, Esq., attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Chairman Neuer stated for the record that Ms. Gabry, Mr. DarConte and he were not present at the December 17, 2016 meeting when this application was last heard. He said that they all signed affidavits certifying that they read the transcripts from that meeting and those affidavits have been filed with the Board Secretary. Mr. Williams stated that at the last meeting they left off with testimony given by their engineer, Michael Lanzafama. He said that he would like to recall Mr. Lanzafama so that he can address concerns that the Board Members and Mr. Keller had. Mr. Williams stated that their landscape architect, architect and traffic engineer are also prepared to testify at this meeting. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams what the present status and proposal is for Ridge Road. He said that if the road is going to be dedicated as a public road then the application will have to be presented differently. Mr. Williams asked Chairman Neuer which part of Ridge Road he was referring to; he said the entire Ridge Road. Chairman Neuer said that there has been no information submitted to the Board Members regarding Ridge Road. He said it is currently a private road but if it becomes a public road then the residents have to approve what they are doing. Mr. Williams stated that Ridge Road is a private road but not totally because the Township has provided some services to the road. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams what are the legal rights of the property owners if the Board approves this;Mr. Williamse said that he does not know what their rights are now because they could not find any paperwork for the Ridge Road Association or any agreements with the residents.