February 16, 2017

Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Mele as an expert licensed professional engineer and a licensed professional planner. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Mele if his testimony would mirror what Mr. Kienz stated; he said yes. Mr. Mele presented the aerial photo of the site that was marked at Exhibit A-2 for identification. He said that it was taken from google maps on October 11, 2014. Mr. Mele referred to Exhibit A-2 and delineated where the A Frames are being proposed. He said that the trailers will be removed after seventy two (72) hours of the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Mr. Mele stated that this will not cause any impairment to the zone or the zoning ordinance. There were no questions for Mr. Mele from the Board Members, the Board Professionals or members of the public. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any comments or testimony to present to the Board. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Rashkes stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road and said that he recommends that the Township receive any/all correspondence from PSE&G regarding the sidewalks. Chairman Neuer closed the public portion of this hearing.. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Kienz if they could plant more trees on the site; he said no because of the nature of the site but said they will look into it with the Township Planner. Chairman Neuer made a motion to approve the application with the following conditions: e Applicant must file an application to install sidewalks on Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Prospect Avenue with Essex County and NJ Department of Transportation within three (3) months of this hearing date or no later than May 16, 2017. ¢ Applicant must install the sidewalks or contribute funds to have the Township install the sidewalks ¢ Applicant will work with the Township Planner in regards to providing shrubs or trees along the fence. 16