June 16, 2011

MINUTES Chairman Buechler made a motion to adopt the minutes from the May 19, 2011 regular meeting. All were in favor. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2011 were adopted unanimously Chairman Buechler made a motion to adopt the minutes from the May 26, 2011 special meeting. All were in favor. The Minutes of the special meeting on May 26, 2011 were adopted unanimously. SWEARING IN Township Professional, Planning Director Susan Borg ANNUAL REPORT The annual report for 2010-2011 was presented for adoption. Chairman Buechler requested that the report reflect a recent withdrawal of an application. Alice Beime noted a correction to litigation involving Seton Hall. A motion to adopt the Zoning Board of Adjustment’s 2010-2011 Annual Report was made by Mr, Steinhart; Chairman Buechler seconded. Vote was as follows: Bullock: - Steinhart: Yes Gabry: - Sussman: - Neuer: Yes Weiss: Yes Quentzel: Yes Chairman Buechler: Yes DISCUSSION Chairman Buechler stated that application ZB-11-11/Carlucei was withdrawn by the applicant and asked if anyone was there to hear this application. He noted, for the record, that no one was present for that application. Chairman Buechler addressed a letter that was sent to the attention of the Zoning Board from Donna Erem, attorney for Cambria Suites Hotel, requesting an extension to file their sub-division deeds with the Essex County Registrar. Their deadline was May 20, 2011. Mr. Neuer asked the Board Attorney if there would be a conflict of interest for him to listen to this matter because he is the co-counsel for this applicant on another matter. Ms. Beirne stated there was no conflict. Mr. Neuer questioned if they could extend the time of condition by letter or do they need a formal application to change that condition? He also questioned if they were authorized