February 25, 2016

Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Conway if there will be any attempt to preserve that tree; he said, because of the design of the site, he will defer that question to Mr. Lanzafama. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Keller if the applicants plan is in accordance with the tree removal ordinance; he said other than the removal of the trees on slopes in excess of 15% in which a variance is required, they rely on Mr. Linson to identify the trees that should be removed. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Keller if the fifty (50) trees being removed in the steep slopes require a variance; he said yes. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Keller if the other aspects of the townships tree removal ordinance has been analyzed; he said that he has not gone through a detailed analysis of that yet but the township ordinance requires 30% of the existing trees on the site are to remain and Mr. Conway testified that 40% of the trees on the site will remain. Mr. Keller said that the trees that have to be removed due to soil erosion and runoff have been addressed in the storm water management plan. Chairman Neuer asked the Board Secretary if Mr. Linson submitted a report to the Board; she replied yes. Mr. Williams said the letter from Mr. Linson is dated October 19, 2015. Mr. Conway stated that he spoke to Mr. Linson and he said that he hasn’t had a chance to revise his memo but will have it done by the next meeting. There were no further questions for Mr. Conway from the Board Members or the Board Professionals regarding the tree removal plan. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Conway based on his testimony. Tal Ben-Zvi approached the podium and stated that he lives at 5 Allsop Court and asked Mr. Conway how many trees will be removed; he said there are eight hundred (800) trees on the site, four hundred eighty (480) trees will be removed along with fifty (50) trees on the steep slopes will be removed. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Conway if the eight hundred (800) trees are just in the area to be developed; he said yes. 19