September 14, 2017

Chairman Neuer asked if the applicant’s attorney, Ms. Berkenwald, was present; it was noted for the record that Ms. Berkenwald was not present. Chairman Neuer asked Jeffrey Kantowitz, attorney for the objector, if he has anything to add to the correspondence that was sent to the Board Members. Mr. Kantowitz approached and stated that the rationale behind the language that he offered to be included in the resolution was to make sure that the light was shielded and installed properly. Anna Facey, applicant, was present at the meeting and approached the podium. Ms. Facey stated that she has a photo of the shield that they purchased for the light and asked if the Board Members would look at it. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board Members will pass on looking at the photo; he said that this is something that will have to be resolved with the neighbor and with the enforcement arm of the Building Department. Chairman Neuer asked for a motion. Chairman Neuer stated that he did some research and there is a section in the Township’s zoning ordinance, 25-14.1, that speaks generally to commercial parking areas that he believes supports what is in this proposed resolution. He said that the section reads “lighting for off street parking shall be designed so that the light is directed downward and that shields or cut offs, when necessary, shall be installed to prevent spillage onto residential areas or public streets”. Chairman Neuer stated that the condition that the Board is imposing in the proposed resolution is justified according to the Township Ordinance. The Board decided to not make further revisions to the proposed resolution. Vice Chairman Buechler moved adoption of the resolution; Ms. Weiss seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Buechler: Yes Schwarzbaum: - Gabry: Yes Steinhart: - D. Nash: - Straker: - Quentzel: Yes Sussman: Yes Sanders: - Weiss: Yes Chairman Neuer: Yes