September 14, 2017

Chairman Neuer stated that the bus pull out was discussed at the Site Plan Review meeting and Mr. Keller incorporated that in his review memo (item #3). He said that the witness agreed to comply with all of the comment in that memo. Mr. Daniel asked Mr. Martell how they will prevent motorists from cutting through the parking lot; he said they are proposing signage that says “no cut-thru”. Mr. Daniel asked Mr. Martell how old the building is that is being demolished; he said he does not know. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Williams to find out when the church building was built between now and the next meeting. Mr. Daniel asked Mr. Martell if the building is eligible for the historic registry, Chairman Neuer answered and said they know that it has not been registered. Chairman Neuer stated that the applicant will indicate to the Board at the next meeting the age of the building. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Daniel to find out on his own if the building is eligible for the historic registry. Mr. Daniel stated that if it was eligible the Planner would have noted that in his report. Chairman Neuer said that is not part of their job; he said they receive information and do not necessarily investigate such matters. Theodore Podecuer approached the podium and stated that he lives at 14 Haller Road. He stated that all the other banks in the area have their entrances on Pleasant Valley Way with side parking so what makes this bank different. Chairman Neuer stated that this question has already been asked and the difference is that this is a corner lot. Ari Moses approached the podium and stated that he lives at 11 Haller Road. He asked Mr. Martell if there has been any discussions with the Township regarding making a right onto Haller Road and will it remain that way when the Town takes ownership; he said there has been no pre- agreement and would be up to the town. Chairman Neuer stated that if this application is approved the Board can make that a condition. Jerome Eben approached the podium and stated that he lives at 26 Walker Road. He asked Mr. Martell why they are proposing more parking when less is required; he responded that the owner does not feel comfortable having only what is required. Mr. Eben asked Mr. Martell how much space is between the widths of the drive aisle in the east west direction of the commuter parking lot; he said fifty three (53) to

le having only what is required. Mr. Eben asked Mr. Martell how much space is between the widths of the drive aisle in the east west direction of the commuter parking lot; he said fifty three (53) to fifty four (54) feet. Mr. Eben asked Mr. Martell if they are proposing enter and exit ground signs; he said yes.

Mr. Eben asked Mr. Martell if the ground signs will be visible when it snows; he said the signs are high enough to be seen if it snows. Gill Ellen Bass approached the podium and stated that she lives at 5 Greenwood Avenue. She said that she lives near the PNC ATM machine and asked Mr. Martell what consideration they are making to account for the noise when people use the ATM during the night hours; he responded that the ATM machine is at a reasonable distance from any residential house. Ms. Bass asked Mr. Martell if they considered putting the ATM on the side of the bank so that it is not a nuisance; he said that there is no sound component to the ATM and they think that is the best location for it. Ms. Bass asked Mr. Martell if they considered that people will park on Haller Road to go to the bank; he said they are only required to have twelve (12) parking spaces and they exceed the number required. Ms. Bass asked Mr. Martell what type of lighting is being proposed; he said that they are proposing lower light levels, shields and fencing. Mr. Martell said that there will be no light spillage on to Haller Road; it will be self-contained. He said that they will look at the light levels requested in the Bowman Consulting memo. Mr. Martell said that all of the lights being proposed are going to be on the Chase Bank site. Michael Sinnreich approached the podium and stated that he lives at 7 Haller Road. He asked Mr. Martell if the cut thru is necessary for the bank to operate; he said that the cut thru is an enhancement to the commuter parking lot and the bank parking lot and is a better overall site design. Mr. Martell said that he cannot answer whether the bank would be able to operate without it. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Martell if, because Haller Road is a municipal street, the Board could make it a condition that the driveway out to Haller Road is designed so a car cannot make a left tum and is forced to make a right tum only; he said yes. Chairman Neuer stated that the Township can always change that if the Board approves it. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Williams if there was no access from the bank parking lot to the commuter parking lot would they still convey the land to the Township; he said he does not know but will have an answer for him by the next meeting. There were no further questions for Mr. Martrell from the Board Members or the

hey still convey the land to the Township; he said he does not know but will have an answer for him by the next meeting. There were no further questions for Mr. Martrell from the Board Members or the Board Professionals There were no further questions for Mr. Martell from members of the public.. Mr. Williams called his next witness. 10

James Lalli, architect for the applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Lalli detailed his educational and professional background as a Professional Architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Lalli as an expert in architecture. Mr. Lalli presented the proposed floor plan dated 8/1/17 that was marked as Exhibit A-4 for identification and detailed it. Mr. Lalli presented the proposed exterior elevations dated 3/15/17 that was marked as Exhibit A-5 for identification and detailed the materials being proposed for the facade. He stated that the tower will be facing Pleasant Valley Way and all of the mechanicals will be recessed in the roof structure. Mr. Lalli presented the proposed drive-thru canopy elevations plan dated 8/7/17 that was marked as Exhibit A-6 for identification and detailed it. Mr. Lalli presented sheet S2.2 of the design-intent building section plan dated 12/16/16 that was marked as Exhibit A-7 for identification and detailed it. Mr. Lalli presented the proposed signage details plan dated 8/7/17 that was marked as exhibit A-8 for identification and detailed all of the proposed signage and where the signs will be placed. Mr. Lalli referred to Exhibit A-5 showing the proposed elevations and stated that the bank wants to propose low up-lighting to light the facade at night. He said that this lighting will be on a dimmer and a timer and only on the Pleasant Valley Way side of the bank. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Lalli if that is the light that will be on for twenty-four (24) hours; he said no. Mr. Lalli said only the lights that are essential to the safety of the ATM’s will be on for twenty-four (24) hours. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Lalli if there is a Chase Bank that looks like the one being proposed so that the Board can go look at it to see what it looks like; he said the closest one is in Hillsborough and not all of the banks have the blue coloring that they are proposing on this one. ‘Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Lalli if there is a basement; he replied no. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Lalli if there is a vault; he said no there are no safe deposit boxes in this branch. 11

Mr. Lalli stated that all of the lights on the building are internal lights; he said there are no external lights. Mr. Lalli said the signs will be lit from dusk to dawn. Chairman Neuer stated that he would like testimony at the next meeting regarding if it would be possible to turn off the outdoor ATM at night and just keep the ATM in the lobby open. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Lalli which signs will be illuminated twenty four (24) hours a day; he said the monument sign and the three (3) building signs. There were no further questions for Mr. Lalli from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. There were no further question for Mr. Lalli from members of the public. Mr. Williams called his next witness. John Olivio, landscape architect for the applicant, approached the podium and was swom under oath. He detailed his professional and educational background as a landscape architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Olivio as an expert in landscape architecture. Mr. Olivio referred to Exhibit A-2 and detailed the landscape plan that is being proposed and stated that the Township’s forester, Mr. Linson, approved the plan. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Olivio if only the tree trunks will show once the evergreens grow; he said no. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Olivio of the shrubs will be moved back from the site triangle on Eagle Rock Avenue; he said yes. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Olivio if they can make the five (5) to six (6) foot tall arborvitae that are being proposed even taller because seven (7) to eight (8) feet tall are standard size. Mr. Williams stated that they will agree to that. There were no further questions for Mr. Olivio from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Olivio. Ted Podecuer approached the podium and stated that he lives at 15 Haller Road. He asked Mr. Olivio what is the guarantee that the evergreens do not die within the first couple of years. 12

Chairman Neuer stated that the Board requires a maintenance bond for two (2) years. Michael Sinnreich approached the podium and stated that he lives at 7 Haller Road. He asked Mr. Olivio if the bushes along Haller Road are going to be replaced; he said yes. Mr. Olivio said that the Township’s forester, Mr. Linson, suggested that they replace the existing boxwood with new ones. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked who will be responsible for maintaining the shrubs on the municipal lot; Mr. Williams said the town would be responsible. There were no further questions for Mr. Olivio. Chairman Neuer noted the time and stated that their meetings end promptly at 11:00 pm. Mr. Williams asked to be carried to the October 19% meeting and said that they would like to be first on the agenda so that they can finish. Chairman Neuer stated for the record that this application will be carried over to the next Zoning Board meeting held on October 19, 2017 and that no further notice will be required. Chairman Neuer advised the Board Secretary to let the attorney for the New Cingular application know that they will be second on the agenda for the October 19" meeting. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 11:14 pm. Adopted: September 14, 2017 Y ZEA > Z (ie Rose DeSena oning Board Secretary 13