July 19, 2018

Vice Chairman Neuer stated that it is his opinion that the light fixtures do not meet the requirements of the condition. Mr. Sussman stated for the record that he was there as well and that he disagrees with Chairman Buechler and Vice Chairman Neuer. He said that they were standing below the light and that even with another shield they will still be able to see the light bulb. Mr. Sussman stated that it is his opinion that the applicant has met the condition. Ms. Weiss stated that there was not enough time given to the Board to visit the site and she did not visit the property. She said that the applicant should do what is best for their neighbor. Mr. Steinhart sated that he disagrees with this requirement because the Board does not even know if there is a hood that meets the requirement. Chairman Buechler stated that the hood must cover the lighting element and it does not. He said that the applicant must buy another fixture or buy a smaller light bulb. Mr. Brovarone referred to the photo of the light fixture that the applicant installed, that was printed from the Home Depot website, and said that the hood does cover the light bulb and that the applicant purchased the recommended light bulb for that fixture. Mr. Brovarone asked for the photos of the light fixtures to be marked for identification; Ms. Beirne marked the twelve (12) pages of photos of the light fixtures as A-1 for identification. Ms. Beirne also marked the photos of the light fixtures that Vice Chairman Neuer took as Board-1 for identification. Mr. Kantowitz placed an objection on record; his objection was that the applicant’s attorney cannot testify that the applicant complied. Mr. Kantowitz maintained that the applicant did not comply and that the light bulb protrudes below the shield. Mr. Brovarone stated for the record that his client will not change the light bulb; he said that they used the light bulb that the manufacturer recommended. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Brovarone if anyone asked the manufacturer if the light bulb complied with the condition; he said no. Mr. Brovarone called the applicant to testify. Devon Facey approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He stated that he initially had the light fixtures replaced by an electrician and that the Township’s Zoning Official said that they were not in compliance because the hood was too short. Mr. Facey said that

ed that he initially had the light fixtures replaced by an electrician and that the Township’s Zoning Official said that they were not in compliance because the hood was too short. Mr. Facey said that he had the electrician come back again and install the new light fixtures with a different hood. Mr. Kantowitz stated for the record that he would like a new term used for the light fixtures