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Minutes · Feb 25, 2016

February 25, 2016

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Mr. Conway presented sheet eight (8) of the lighting plan with a revision date of 2/10/16 that was pre-marked as Exhibit A-15 for identification. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Conway for his credentials to be able to testify as a lighting expert; he detailed his experience in preparing lighting plans for more than ten (10) years and listed the lighting courses he completed as a landscape architect. Mr. Conway referred to Exhibit A-15 and explained the drawbacks of using traditional lighting and the benefits of using LED lighting. He detailed what lighting they are proposing and said that the LED fixture gives out more light and is more uniform. Mr. Conway detailed the light fixtures that are being proposed and stated that the light fixtures on the house will be according to the townships building code. Mr. Conway stated that Mr. Linson had a concern about the trees near the stone wall along Mt. Pleasant Avenue; he said that some of the trees may cause a problem with the wall so they might have to be removed. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Conway if any of the trees along the stone wall will be on a slope of 15% or more; he referred to sheet two (2) of Exhibit A-11 and replied yes as the wall continues down Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Conway if he is referring to removing the trees along the inside of the stone wall on Mt. Pleasant Avenue; he replied yes. Mr. Conway said that Mr. Linson suggested they remove the trees so the stone wall does not get damaged. Chairman Neuer stated that if the township ordinance provides for non-viable trees then the Board does not have to do anything. He said it is not up to the Board to determine if non-viable trees must remain; it is up to the township forester. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Conway if there is any maintenance plan for the trees remaining in the center of the site; he said none that they have considered as of yet. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Conway if he testified that there is only one sign being proposed on the northerly side of the stone wall; he said no there will be two signs on the northerly side of the stone wall and none on the southerly side of the stone wall. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Conway if the lighting plan was re-examined after Mr. Lanzafama expanded the on-street parking; he said that they re-adjusted the lights to accommodate the 21

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