PB-17-04/GBSJ Properties LLC

Nicole and Steve Harrison were sworn and testified that they are the proposed franchisees. They spoke about their desire to operate the facility and about the Goddard preschool curriculum. Gerard Gesario, PE was sworn and qualified as an expert in engineering. He introduced Ex. A-3, an aerial view of the area in question, and noted the nearby uses. He stated that the property in uniquely shaped and has four different road frontages. There is a significant grade change on Lot 5. Applicant proposes two separate parking levels with 23 spaces on the lower level and 22 on the upper level for a total of 45. The spaces in the upper lot are 9.75’ and 10’ in width to provide more room to exit and enter the vehicle with small children. One of the driveways to Prospect Avenue will be eliminated. Lot coverage will be reduced from 79% to 66%. Mr. Gesario described the utilities and lighting. Landscaping would be added especially near the intersection. The refuse enclosure would be located in the southeast corner. The Board requested revised plans with additional information about signage, landscaping and parking. Plans revised through May 23, 2017 were submitted. When the hearing resumed on June 7, 2017 Applicant introduced Ex. A-5 which was an aerial view of the site with a proposed emergency egress route onto the adjacent property. Cameras were shown on the outside of the building and in the play area. A discussion was had whether the parking stalls should be reduced in width to the Township minimum of 9’ in order to create additional green space in the islands at the end of the parking aisles, and the Board determined it was unnecessary. Harold Maltz, PE was sworn and recognized as an expert in traffic engineering. Mr. Maltz authored the Traffic Study dated April 20, 2017 which was submitted with the application. Mr. Maltz testified that each leg of the Mt. Pleasant Avenue / Prospect Avenue intersection has its own individual “green” signal phase. He discussed the findings of his study and the levels of service during a.m. and p.m. peak hours both existing and after the proposed development. He noted that the proposed child care center would have arrivals and departures spread out over several hours with maximum trips generated of107 during a.m. peak and 109 during p.m. peak hour. The intersection, which currently operates a “D” or “E” levels of service during

rtures spread out over several hours with maximum trips generated of107 during a.m. peak and 109 during p.m. peak hour. The intersection, which currently operates a “D” or “E” levels of service during peak hours, would remain at this level post-build with between 1-4 seconds of added delay. He opined no mitigation was required due to the proposed project. With regard to parking Mr. Maltz stated that according to the Ordinance 45.1 spaces were required and Applicant is providing 45. (Mr. Keller reviewed Ordinance §25-12.2(b)(3) and noted that 45 would not be “rounded up” to