February 16, 2017

3. ZB-16-15/Public Service Electric & Gas Company 325 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Block: 155; Lot: 26.01; Zone: O-R “d” variance for electrical and civil upgrades to the West Orange PSE&G switching station. EXHIBITS A-1 - Letter from Essex County Planning Board dated February 15, 2017 A-2 — Aerial Photo of the Site Chairman Neuer stated for the record that there is a court reporter present for the PSE&G application who is designated as the official transcriber for this application. Vice Chairman Buechler was recused from hearing this application and stepped off the dais. Ms. Gabry stated that she is a member of the Essex County Country Club that is within 200 feet of the site and asked Ms. Beime if this would be a conflict; she replied no. Dr. Straker stated that he owns property within 200” of the site but does not live there. Ms. Beirne stated that this is a conflict and said that Dr. Straker cannot hear the application. Dr. Straker stepped off of the dais. Glen C. Kienz, attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. Mr. Kienz detailed the application and stated that they are proposing to make final improvements on the site that will provide additional back-up electricity. He said that they will be installing three concrete foundations to put the A frames up and they will be the same size as the existing ones. 14