October 4, 2017

Applicant had developed a landscape maintenance plan for the area. Mr. Rashkes asked if Mr. Morris had analyzed safety issues for cars exiting club after the Eagle Rock Avenue had been snowplowed. Mr. Morris answered no; however, he had measured the sight distances the previous week, and there were no accidents out of the driveway according to the Township accident report. Mr. Rashkes asked if there was a plan for pedestrians to safety cross Eagle Rock Avenue from the property. Mr. Angowski stated he was unsure who would testify regarding pedestrian crossings. Mr. Rashkes asked if there was a plan for pedestrians exiting the driveway to cross Eagle Rock Avenue; was there a plan to install crosswalks, curb ramps or sidewalks. Mr. Morris stated there were no curbs on the driveway. Mr. Angowski stated the exit frontage was on the County right-of-way. Mr. Morris stated there were no plans to install those elements. Sally Malanga, 57 Ridge Road, asked Mr. Morris to show the route of the new water line through the forest. Referring to Site Plan Sheet 14 of 17, Mr. Morris indicated the route. He stated nine trees within 75 ft. of the property line would be removed, plus two trees outside the 75 ft. boundary. Ms. Malanga asked if any of the trees were over 10” DBH (diameter at breast height). Mr. Morris answered yes. Referring to Drawing No 17-126, he listed the trees the within the 75 ft. boundary slated for removal. Ms. Malanga asked if those trees were currently marked for removal. Mr. Morris answered no. Ms. Malagna asked if the Township Forester would be responsible for marking the trees. Mr. Morris answered no; the Applicant's professional would survey the line and mark trees. Mr. Keller stated Mr. Linson would be involved in the process. Ms. Malanga asked why Applicant chose to request a waiver for a landscape architect. Mr. Angowski stated NJ State statute requirement stated engineers could provide a landscape plan; the Township ordinance was more restrictive; Mr. Morris had been a qualified engineer for many years and had testified to his expertise regarding the trees. Ms. Malanga asked what was the plan to make sure the trees thrived in the parking lot. Mr. Morris stated it was a matter of maintenance; the club was fortunate to have a full-time maintenance crew that worked every day to oversee the trees. Ms. Malanga asked if there would be an irrigation

Morris stated it was a matter of maintenance; the club was fortunate to have a full-time maintenance crew that worked every day to oversee the trees. Ms. Malanga asked if there would be an irrigation system in the parking lot. Mr. Morris answered no. Ms. Malanga asked if tree species had been chosen; what determined had the basis for those choices. Mr. Morris stated primarily Red Maples and Sugar Maples; those were the primary species already growing in the area; also, some American Red Oaks based on Mr. Keller's request. Ms. Malagna asked for description of the type of grass proposed to restore the disturbed area; was it specific to a restoration project in a forested area. Mr. Morris stated stabilized grass or ground cover species that accorded soil conservation standards. Ms. Malanga asked if Mr. Morris would be open to suggestions from a restoration expert. Mr. Morris answered yes. Ms. Malagna asked for clarification regarding Mr. Keller's memo dated 9/29/17 - Completeness Item #21; what part of the club property was designated for public use. Mr. Angowski stated there was no club property dedicated for public use; the comment was a request to provide evidence if there had been land dedicated. It was a checklist item to provide Mr. Keller with Title information about the property. He restated there was no land dedicated for public use. Robert Daniel, 2-B Buckingham Road, stated his first question was directed to the Board; his background for the question was positioning Township Ordinance Chapter 25-46, pursuant to NJ Statue 40:55D-23, and pursuant to Article |, General Provisions of Municipal Land Use Law, Title 40:55-2 (sic), Purpose of the act. It is the intent and purpose of this act: subsection a. To encourage municipal action to guide the appropriate use or development