January 18, 2018

Elizabeth Ismail approached the podium and stated that she lives at 6 Rosney Terrace. She asked Mr. Chaplin when construction will start. Vice Chairman Neuer replied to Ms. Ismail’s question and explained the process. He said that, if the application is approved, forty five (45) later they can start taking out permits for construction. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that construction could possibly start in May or later. Ms. Ismail asked Mr. Chaplin how high the fence will be that they are proposing to install; he said six (6) feet or possibly eight (8) feet high. Sandra Wright approached the podium and stated that she lives at 9 Fundus Road. She asked Mr. Chaplin how they will demolish the existing building; He said that the contractor can answer that question. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that if there is asbestos in the existing building that will have to be addressed first. Ms. Wright stated that she is concerned about rodents escaping the building Vice Chairman Neuer noted the time and stated that the Board will take their break. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that this application will be carried over to the February 15, 2018 regular meeting and that no further notice will be required. He also advised Mr. Regan that, depending on the February meeting agenda, he may end up with only a half of the meeting again. Vice Chairman Neuer called for a recess at 9:35 pm. Vice Chairman Neuer resumed the meeting at 9:45 pm. 2. ZB-17-10/350 Pleasant Valley Realty, LLC Block: 152.22; Lot: 1428; Zone: R-5 350 Pleasant Valley Way Seek a “d” variance for the expansion of a non-conforming use and bulk variances for parking spaces for modifications to the lower level of an existing space. EXHIBITS A-1 — Colorized Site Plan dated 8/18/17 A-2—Colorized Survey dated 3/15/18 A-3 — Architectural Plans dated 8/18/17 Vice Chairman stated that Mr. Steinhart has resumed his seat on the dais. Robert Williams, attorney for the applicant, approached the podium. He stated that his client is 8

proposing to renovate the lower level of the Wilshire Grand Hotel in order to accommodate the demands of the public. Mr. Williams stated that this would be an area that after parties could be held after a wedding or other event. He said that this is an expansion of a non-conforming use that requires a “d” variance. Mr. Williams called his first witness. J. Michael Petry approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He detailed his professional and educational background as a Professional Planner and an Engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Petry stated that he will be testifying as their engineer first. Vice Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Petry as an expert in Engineering. Mr. Petry presented a colorized version of the site plan that was submitted with the application that was marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Petry stated that the future expansion of the parking lot would only happen if necessary. He also said that no exterior improvements are being proposed. Mr. Petry said that a parking study was done; he said that parking counts were taken in 2012 during July when it is a busy time for weddings. Mr. Petry said that they performed additional parking counts more recently and there was no change from 2012. Vice Chairman Neuer told Mr. Petry that his planning report was not updated to reflect the parking counts; he said that it should have been submitted at least ten (10) days before this meeting. Vice Chairman Neuer also told Mr. Petry that, according to Mr. Keller’s report dated 10/21/18, a solid waste management plan was required to be submitted and it was not. Mr. Petry stated that he assumed that he could testify to that; Vice Chairman Neuer said that Mr. Keller requested it as a document. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Petry to address the following conditions of approval in resolution ZB-08-06: ¢ Condition #4 — owner was required to cover the lower parking lot that was in disrepair with topsoil and grass seed; Mr. Petry stated that the owner placed wood chips and planted trees in lower parking lot. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Keller if this condition was satisfied; he said that he never went to inspect it. ¢ Condition #9 — no more than 4500 sq. feet dedicated to retail space; Mr. Petry stated that there is currently 2500 sq. feet of retail space which is well below 4500 sq. fi. ¢ Condition #11 — owner was required

#9 — no more than 4500 sq. feet dedicated to retail space; Mr. Petry stated that there is currently 2500 sq. feet of retail space which is well below 4500 sq. fi. ¢ Condition #11 — owner was required to provide a dumpster location and have it enclosed and screened; Mr. Petry said that a dumpster was provided as required. Mr. Petry stated that he will address the following comments in Mr. Keller’s memo dated

10/31/18: e Item #7 —Mr. Petry stated that new regulations for design standards are not required for this application. e Item #8 — Mr. Petry stated that the existing utility service connections are adequate. e Item #9 - Mr. Petry stated that it was determined that seventy three (73) additional vehicles would be the largest number associated with the new space which would not create a measurable impact on the surrounding roadways or access. ¢ Item #10 & Item #14 — Mr. Petry presented the current boundary survey that was marked as Exhibit A-2 dated March 12, 2012. He delineated on the Exhibit where the fence is shown on the survey, where the parking spaces were completed, a small deck was completed and a gate. Mr. Petry continued with his testimony and stated that there are five hundred ninety nine existing parking spaces on the site. Mr. Keller stated that the four (4) parallel parking spaces in the rear lot were required to be eliminated as a condition in a prior resolution in 2008; he said that this condition can be eliminated and that the drive aisle could be used for valet parking only. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Petry how many new parking spaces are required for the new space; he said there are currently three hundred seventy eight spaces and the new space requires an additional one hundred two (102) spaces. There were no further questions for Mr. Petry from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. There were no questions for Mr. Petry from any members of the public. Mr. Williams called his next witness. Benjamin J. Horten approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Horten detailed his professional and educational background as a licensed architect in the State of New Jersey. Vice Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Horten as an expert in architecture. Mr. Horten presented sheet A-2 of the architectural plans dated 8/18/17 that was marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. Mr. Horten referred to Exhibit A-3 and detailed the layout of all of the rooms. He said the loft will remain the same and the multi-purpose room will be below the loft. Mr. Horten detailed all of the entrances and the exits and stated that the area is fully sprinklered. He said that they are also proposing to install a new mechanical system. There were no questions for Mr. Horten from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. 10

There were no questions for Mr. Horten from any members of the public. Mr. Williams re-called Mr. Petry to give his testimony as the planner. Vice Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Petry as an expert in professional planning. Mr. Petry approached the podium again and referred to his planning report dated 8/18/17. He stated that the facility is located in an R-5 zone and, as a conditional use, it does not meet all the conditions required for this zone but stated that this application does not affect any of the conditions that are required. Mr. Petry stated that this is an expansion of a non-conforming use and detailed all of the variances that are being requested and also the previous variances that the applicant was granted. Mr. Petry detailed the positive and the negative criteria. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Petry if his parking space counts included the hotel; he said yes. There were no further questions for Mr. Petry from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. There were no questions for Mr. Petry from any members of the public. There was no public comment. Mr. Williams asked Vice Chairman Neuer to approve the waivers that were requested in the application; Vice Chairman Neuer granted the waivers. Vice Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Williams that the applicant is required to submit a solid waste management plan to Mr. Keller and the Board Secretary at least ten (10) day before the next meeting before the resolution is voted on. Vice Chairman Neuer closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that he recommends voting yes on this application; he said that what they are proposing will have a very minor impact on the community. Vice Chairman Never stated that the approval will be for the site plan and the variances requested and that the waivers requested are also granted. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that the applicant must comply with Mr. Keller’s review letter dated 10/31/17 regarding the waste management report as a condition of approval. Vice Chairman Neuer said that condition #3 in resolution ZB-08-06 would be rescinded and the drive aisle will be used for valet use only. 11

Mr. Steinhart seconded the motion to approve the application with said conditions. The vote was as follows: Gabry: - Schwarzbaum: Yes D. Nash: - Steinhart: Yes Vice Chairman Neuer Yes Straker: - Quentzel: Yes Sussman: Yes Sanders: Yes Weiss: Yes Chairman Buechler: - The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 11:22 pm. Adopted: February 15, 2018 Lb a 2 Nb MY. pe Rose DeSena Zoning Board Secretary 12