June 6, 2018

Mr. McPherson asked for clarification regarding the number of parking spaces and configuration of the parking lot. Mr. Grygiel asked the Applicant to confirm the maximum lot coverage requested for variance relief. Mr. Giurintano asked if the Applicant was considering a wash and fold business in conjunction with the self-serve laundromat. He stated he had several conversations with Mr. Tsapatsaris. Referring to Item #5, of Mr. Keller’s memo dated June 1, 2018, Mr. Giurintano asked Mr. Tsapatsaris if the Applicant was proposing to use heavy-duty curb stops; he requested all necessary details be provided on the final plans. He asked Mr. Tsapatsaris to confirm the two employee parking spaces would provide adequate and safe ingress and egress; he recommended there be signage for the employee spaces. Referring to memo item #6, he noted that there was a tree located to the rear of parking space #17; he was concerned about adequate egress on to Washington Street. He asked if the existing light pole could be relocated. He voiced concern regarding traffic circulation; Mr. Tsapatsaris had testified that delivery vehicles would encroach on neighboring property. He asked for clarification regarding the 4 ft. retaining wall reinforcement. Referring to memo item #16, he voiced concern about the parking spaces impact on public safety. He asked if the signalized intersection of Washington/Watchung would permit an adequate gap for vehicles to queue on to Washington Street. He asked for clarification about the trash enclosure; he suggested the Applicant reduce the size of the dumpster enclosure and consider relocating the air conditioning system. Chairman Bagoff asked the Public if they had questions for Mr. Tsapataris. The following members of the Public approached the podium to question Mr. Tsapataris: Sally Malanga, 57 Ridge Road, West Orange Robert Rashkes, 35 Oak Crest Road, West Orange Chairman Bagoff asked the Public if they had comments on the Applications. Robert Rashkes, 35 Oak Crest Road, West Orange, was sworn in under oath. There were no further comments from the Public. Chairman Bagoff closed the public hearing; the Board deliberated. Conditions: 1. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Township, County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations and directives, including without limitation, obtaining