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Minutes · May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

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He stated all building mechanicals on the roof would be screened. The trash enclosure would have separate dumpsters for trash and recyclables. He stated 18 employees would be required for a maximum of 136 children. The Board had no questions for Mr. Jarmel. Mr. Grygiel asked for clarification regarding sustainability measures; would there be green building measure as part of the project; the Applicant had not provided a completed Sustainability Checklist as part of the Application. Mr. Jarmel stated all appliances would be Energy Star efficient; he detailed the building mechanicals, sensors, and lighting. He stated there would be daylight harvesting as required by code. Chairman Bagoff requested a detailed list be provided. Mr. Grygiel asked if Mr. Jarmel believed the parking lot configuration was adequate. Mr. Jarmel answered yes. Mr. Grygiel asked if the transmission tower on the site was to remain. Mr. Jarmel answered yes. Mr. Keller asked if there was any plan for a generator for the facility in case of a power failure. Mr. Jarmel answered no. Mr. Keller asked if the Goddard School would provide a bus for students. Mr. Jarmel answered no. Chairman Bagoff asked the Public if they had questions for Mr. Jarmel. Robert Rashkes, 35 Oak Crest Road, asked if the site plan made arrangements for parents bringing their children to the site from the M71 bus. Mr. Jarmel stated he believed the site plan addressed the issue. He stated he would defer the question to the Applicant’s engineer. Rosary Morelli, Ralph Road, asked if any studies had been done to ensure the towers to the east of the property and PSE&G power station would not emit anything cancer causing that would affect the children. She asked if pollution from idling cars would affect the children’s playground. Mr. Jarmel stated there was very little traffic on Marcella Avenue, no car pollution would affect the playground. Nicole Harrison was sworn in under oath. She stated that she and her husband, Steve Harrison, were the owners of the franchise for the Goddard School. They would be the on- site owners for the business and run all operations on a day-to-day basis. She stated her personal, educational, and professional background. She stated the Goddard School was a high-quality pre-school childcare center, there were currently 467 schools in operation, they had been franchising for twenty-eight

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al, and professional background. She stated the Goddard School was a high-quality pre-school childcare center, there were currently 467 schools in operation, they had been franchising for twenty-eight years. Chairman Bagoff asked the Board if they had questions for Ms. Harrison. Captain Keigher asked if there was an evacuation plan if the children had to be evacuated from the building. Ms. Harrison stated a plan had not yet been devised. Captain Keigher stated there were no sidewalks in the area along Prospect Avenue. Mr. Anderton stated the Applicant would provide testimony. Captain Keigher stated the new entrance on Marcella Avenue would result in additional vehicles on the quiet street. The Public had no questions for Ms. Harrison. Gerald Gesario, PE, Jarmel Kizel Architects & Engineers, Inc. was sworn in, stated his credentials, and was accepted by the Board to be an expert in civil engineering. 12

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