September 9, 2015

A-3: Construction Details for Indoor Pony Arena-Prefabricated Wood Pavilion, dated 4/1/2015, prepared by French & Parrello Associates, PA A-4: — Construction Details for Indoor Pony Arena-Enclosed 6 Stall Prefabricated, dated 4/1/2015, prepared by French & Parrello Associates. DISCUSSION Mark L. Fleder, Esq., Connell Foley LLP, special legal counsel to Essex County, presented the Application. He stated the County was proposing a small-scaled project at Turtle Back Zoo to rehabilitate the existing Pony Trail with a prefabricated pavilion, add a prefabricated enclosed 6- stall barn, and flatten out the existing exercise yard. Keith B. Smith, PE, PP, CME, Senior Vice President, French & Parrello Associates PA, was sworn in, stated his credentials, and was accepted by the Board to be an expert in engineering. Referring to the Exhibits, he described the existing conditions and proposed improvements to the Pony Trail Exhibit. Referencing Mr. Grygiel’s memo dated 8/21/2015, he stated five existing trees would be removed and replaced with five new trees to the east of the exercise yard. The existing canvas covered pavilion would be replaced with a prefabricated solid roof wood pavilion, including a small cedar cupola on top in at mid-roof. In response to question from Councilwoman McCartney, Mr. Smith confirmed the Pony Trail was an existing attraction; the existing conditions included a structure with a canvas top; the improvements included replacing that structure with a permanent, solid roof structure. In response to questions from Mr. Eben; Mr. Smith said he had not designed the buildings; the presentation included conceptual drawings; a New Jersey licensed architect would sign the final plans. He did not know the actual length of the ADA ramp; he thought it was approximately 45 feet. He acknowledged a ramp must include resting places for every 30 feet; all construction would be code compliant. Referring to the South Elevation illustration on Exhibit A-3; Mr. Wegner asked for clarification of the height of the open area; Mr. Smith said it was closed height of 8 feet above the grade. Mr. Wegner wanted to know what would prevent the pony from exiting the open area; he voiced concern that mounted riders would not be able to clear the height. Mr. Fleder said the matter was operational, better answered by Zoo administration. In response to Mr. Wegner’s

e open area; he voiced concern that mounted riders would not be able to clear the height. Mr. Fleder said the matter was operational, better answered by Zoo administration. In response to Mr. Wegner’s question, Mr. Smith said a fence barrier would separate observers from riders. Mr. Grygiel and the Public had no questions for Mr. Smith. Brint Spencer, Director, Turtle Back Zoo, was sworn in, stated his credentials, and accepted by the Board to be an expert witness. Mr. Wegner asked if there was a barrier between the pony course and observers; Mr. Spencer confirmed there was currently a fence barrier; the new structure would also have a fence. He described the proposed structures method of ingress and egress. One staff member walked the pony; another assisted the mounted rider. He stated the pony and rider was under control for the ride entirety. The height of the rafter at the lowest point was not an issue. In response to question from Mr. Eben, Mr. Spencer the new solid roof structure would have lighting and ceiling fans. 11