September 14, 2017

approved the project as to traffic and drainage considerations, they did not approve the entire application. Mr. Williams called his first witness. Jeffrey Martell, professional engineer for the applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Martell detailed his professional and educational background as a professional engineer and professional planner licensed in the State of New Jersey. He said that he is the civil engineer for this project. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Martell as an expert in civil engineering. Mr. Martell presented an aerial view of the site, dated 9/11/17, that was marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Martell referred to Exhibit A-1 and detailed the existing conditions of the site and surrounding properties. Mr. Martell stated that there are currently two buildings on lots 12 and 14 and three parking areas that total sixty (60) parking spaces; thirty six (36) spaces on lots 12 and 14 and twenty four (24) spaces for commuter parking on lot 12.13. Mr. Martell presented sheet C5 of the site plan with a revision date of 9/1/17 that was marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. Mr. Martell referred to Exhibit A-2 and detailed what is being proposed. He said that the applicant is proposing to sub divide the three (3) existing lots to create two (2) lots. Mr. Martell stated that the proposed lot 12 is the main subject of the site plan application where the 3470 sq. foot Chase Bank is being proposed with a drive thru located towards the rear of the site. He said that the drive thru will have two (2) lanes with an ATM only; he said there will no teller service in the drive thru or a tube system. Mr. Martell stated that they are also proposing a canopy over the ATM. Mr. Martell stated that the frontage of the bank is on Pleasant Valley Way but the entrance is in the rear because the Township ordinance only allows parking on the side and rear of a building. He said that the building was architecturally designed so that all sides will look the same. Mr. Martell stated that there will be twenty three (23) parking spaces located on the bank site which will be made available to the public outside of business hours. Mr. Martell stated that the lot deeded to the Township will have thirty six (36) parking spots which include two (2) ADA spaces and a cross access agreement between the two lots. Mr. Martell stated that

Martell stated that the lot deeded to the Township will have thirty six (36) parking spots which include two (2) ADA spaces and a cross access agreement between the two lots. Mr. Martell stated that they are proposing a right turn out only on Haller Road with a left turn out egress onto Pleasant Valley Way from Haller Road and a right turn out only on Pleasant Valley