April 21, 2011

Google map would not be included in evidence. Chairman Buechler asked if the transparency was hers; Ms. Bosco stated yes. He entered the chart and covered overlay into evidence as exhibit Bosco 2. Ms. Bosco stated that the site plan is an over build- out of what the town allows. Her concerns were about cutting into the boulders and how the vibration will affect her house. She stated that she understands there needs to be a retaining wall put up but that the existing one works. Ms. Bosco stated a concern about the roots of the trees being cut down and possible sink holes created from this because the trees are right up against her fence. She also stated that a geological study should be done and soil samples should be taken when constructing the slope. She stated that 19° is very high for a retaining wall and she is not happy with the fence going around it. She stated she is concerned about traffic and is worried about the school children. She expressed her concern about a light being placed on the utility pole which would shine on the back of her house. Ms. Weiss asked Eric Keller about the lighting and said she thought they mentioned changing the lights in the back so they would be lower and shielded and directed downward. She requested making it a condition that any existing floodlights be removed. Harvey Grossman stated he thought there was not a problem with the retaining wall and the proposal was adequate. One issue he did have was the pick up and drop off of the children at St. Cloud School. He thought they should restrict egress onto Sheridan during that time. Mr. Neuer stated they can not be anymore specific then it specifies now and point was well taken, Chairman Buechler closed public comment. Chairman Bucchler asked Robert Williams if there was anything else; Mr. Williams passed around a list of all the exhibits to the board. He gave the board a list of conditions of approval and a variance list. Mr. Neuer asked if all 8 conditions were agreed to; Mr. Williams answered yes that the applicant is prepared to accept them. There was a brief summation from Mr. Williams. He stated that the application has been around for a long time and he said he thinks this is a reasonable development of the property and the Township will benefit from it. He also stated that it will revitalize the area and that they have enhanced the site; every traffic

id he thinks this is a reasonable development of the property and the Township will benefit from it. He also stated that it will revitalize the area and that they have enhanced the site; every traffic expert agreed it works and is safe. Chairman Buechler asked what his view was on comments from Ms. Bosco about materials on the retaining wall. Mr. Williams said he is not familiar with redi-rock, but it will compliment the site as proposed. Chairman Bucchiler called for a recess at 9:45pm The meeting was called back to order at 9:52pm by Chairman Buechler.