December 21, 2017

Zachary Chaplin approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Chaplin detailed his educational and professional background as a civil engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Chaplin as an expert in engineering. Mr. Chaplin stated that he was involved in composing the plans but did not sign them. He presented an aerial view of the site, dated 12/21/17, that was marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Chaplin referred to Exhibit A-1 and detailed the site. Mr. Chaplin presented a regional aerial view of the site, dated 12/21/17, that was marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. He referred to Exhibit A-2 and detailed the surrounding area. Mr. Chaplin stated that this is a transitional lot and the site is located at the edge of a commercial zone. He said that the current Mavis tire store is located in the Kmart shopping plaza and it will be re-located to this site. Mr. Chaplin presented a colorized version of the site plan, dated 11/2/17, that was marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. He referred to Exhibit A-3 and detailed it stating that the proposed landscaping is also on this exhibit. Mr. Chaplin said that they are proposing twenty seven (27) parking spaces and that the main entrance and most of the parking will be to the east of the site. He said that the parking areas will be used for passenger cars parking and that no repair work will be conducted in the parking lot. Mr. Chaplin said that he met with the Essex County Planner and Mr. Keller at the site and it was determined that the westerly driveway will be full ingress with a right turn out only and the easterly driveway will be full movement. Mr. Chaplin stated at the Site Plan Advisory meeting it was determined that they would eliminate the driveway on Rosney Terrace; they would re-locate the trash enclosure; they would expand the buffer in the rear and expand the buffer by twenty (20) feet in the front and preserve as many trees on the site. Mr. Chaplin detailed the signage and stated that they will be providing a substantial buffer to the residences in the rear of the site. Mr. Chaplin detailed the lighting, the hours of operation and how the deliveries would be made; he said that all deliveries will be made during business hours. Mr. Regan stated for the record that a truck circulation plan was submitted to the Board and that the applicant

liveries would be made; he said that all deliveries will be made during business hours. Mr. Regan stated for the record that a truck circulation plan was submitted to the Board and that the applicant will also comply with the Township Forester’s recommendations provided to them in a memo dated 12/14/17. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if parts are delivered on a daily basis; he said not as frequent as tire deliveries. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin what size is the truck that delivers the parts; he said a twenty six (26) ft. box truck.

Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin when and where the garbage pickup is; he said that the trash enclosure is located at the southwest part of the property and that someone from Mavis Tire can answer what hours the trash is picked up. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if the old tires are stored inside the trash enclosure; he said no. He said that the old tires are stored inside of the building. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if they responded to the Township Fire Official’s memo dated 8/10/17; he said not yet but they are prepared to. Mr. Chaplin stated that most of the questions in the memo will be answered by their architect except for the truck turning template. He said that he has the template with him and will provide Mr. Keller with it for approval. Mr. Keller stated that he would like to have time to review the truck turning template but Mr. Chaplin can introduce it at this meeting. Chairman Neuer said before Mr. Chaplin introduces the truck turning template, he advised him to submit it to Mr. Keller so that he has ample time to review it and advise the Board. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin what the size of the monument sign is; he said ten (10) feet wide and approximately eight (8) feet high. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if the sign will be lit at night; he said that they will comply with the Township Ordinance. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Regan who will address the noise issue from the facility; he said that they will comply with the Township’s noise ordinance. Mr. Regan said that they did not do a noise study but they will have someone testify at the next meeting regarding this if need be. Chairman Neuer stated that this Board is concerned about the noise having an impact on the neighbors; he said that when the bay doors are open while working on the cars the sound will travel. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if any hazardous materials will be used on site; he said not that he is aware of. Mr. Regan stated that there is a representative from Mavis at the meeting and he feels it would be more appropriate if he answers any questions regarding hazardous materials or substances used on site. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if any auto body work is done on site; he said he does not think so but the representative from Mavis can answer that question. Ms. Weiss asked Mr.

on site. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if any auto body work is done on site; he said he does not think so but the representative from Mavis can answer that question. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Chaplin if this application is denied will Mavis Tire store stay at their 10

current location; he said the representative from Mavis can answer that question. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Chaplin what the calculated time is for the construction; he said that depends on when they break ground. Mr. Chaplin said approximately six (6) months. Mr. Sanders asked Mr. Chaplin if there are any environmental issues with the site; he said he does not know. Mr. Regan stated that he will get the answer to that. Chairman Neuer stated that if an environmental impact study was done for the site that it should be submitted to the Board Secretary. Ms, Weiss said that in the Planners report that was submitted to the Board it stated that the current business on the site is closed. She stated for the record that the business is not closed; it is open. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Chaplin if a garbage truck can maneuver in and out of the site safely; he said yes. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if vehicles will be store on the site; he said no. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Chaplin if someone can drop their car there overnight for service; he said the representative from Mavis will answer that. Mr. Keller referred to the truck circulation plan dated 11/2/17 and said that it shows a forty (40) foot truck backing into the site. He asked Mr. Chaplin to submit a plan that shows the truck pulling into and backing out of the site. Mr. Keller referred to his second review letter dated 11/13/17 and asked Mr. Chapman if all of the items will be addressed; he said yes. Mr. Keller referred to item #9 and asked if they would consider a block enclosure for the dumpster instead of a fence; he said yes. Mr. Keller referred to item #11 and recommended that they consider modifying their plans in order to keep the mature trees on the site. Chairman Neuer stated that the landscape plan must be revised to indicate what trees are being removed and what trees are staying. Mr. Keller referred to item #14 and asked Mr. Chapman to look at reducing the light levels and the height of the light poles near the residential area; he said they will look at it and that there will not be any spillage in the residential area. Mr. Keller referred to item #15 and asked Mr. Chapman if the lights will be turned off when the 11

store is closed; he said that the Mavis representative can answer that but they will comply with the Township Ordinance. Mr. Keller referred to item #18 regarding the illumination of the sign; Mr. Chapman said that they will comply with the Township Ordinance. Mr. Keller referred to item #1 in his review letter dated 12/16/17 and stated that if there is a sanitary sewer easement he needs to see the documentation. Mr. Keller referred to item #3 and asked Mr. Chapman if they will be tying into the existing sewer pipe on Eagle Rock Avenue; he said yes. There were no further questions for Mr. Chapman from any of the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Chapman. Kevin Malanga approached the podium and stated that he lives on Ridge Road. He referred to the site plan and asked Mr. Chapman what changes could be made to preserve the two mature trees that are proposed to be removed; he said that they will lose two (2) parking spaces if they do not remove the tree’s he is referring to and it would trigger another variance but they will look into it. Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Chapman what the size of some of the trees marked for removal were on the plans; he said he did not know and was not sure why their sizes were not marked on the plans but they will revise the plans. Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Chapman how many trees are on the site now and how many of those trees are marked to be removed; he said there are thirty two (32) trees on the site now and they are proposing to remove sixteen (16). John Larney approached the podium and stated that he lives at 478 Eagle Rock Avenue. He asked Mr. Chapman why they are proposing to place the sign directly on the corner of the residential area; he said that they are keeping the tree at that corner and moving the sign over more. Mr. Chapman said that he will discuss with the applicant about relocating the sign to the easterly driveway. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board is concerned about the effect that the sign will have on the neighbors and asked Mr. Chapman to try to improve that. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Chapman if they need to have the monument sign; he said that the applicant prefers to have the monument sign. Ismail Hussein approached the podium and stated that he lives at 6 Rosney Terrace. He asked why he was not informed about this by

t sign; he said that the applicant prefers to have the monument sign. Ismail Hussein approached the podium and stated that he lives at 6 Rosney Terrace. He asked why he was not informed about this by mail. 12

Chairman Neuer stated that he should have been noticed by certified mail; he said he was not. The Board Secretary, after checking copies of the certified letter receipts in the applicants file, stated that Mr. Hussein was noticed by certified mail. Mr. Regan produced a signed copy of the certified letter receipt that was delivered to that address, Chairman Neuer noted the time and stated that this application will be carried over to the January 18, 2018 meeting and that no further notice is required. The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 11:14 pm. Adopted: January 18, 2018 lof 14 Yo 2 ys, Jp of. AO Rose DeSena Zoning Board Secretary 13