September 5, 2018

The Public had no further questions for Mr. Piga. Chairman Bagoff asked the Public if they had comments on the Application. The following member of the Public approached the podium and was sworn in under oath: Judy Rosenthal Millburn, NJ There were no further comments from the Public on Application PB-18-06C/Renovations to Otter Exhibit. The Board deliberated. Vice Chairman Weston noted the application was for improvements to an existing exhibit; it was not an expansion. Chairman Bagoff stated that under the law the County was presenting the applications as a courtesy; it was the goal of the Board to hear the applications and make recommendations for the County to consider. He stated the County did listen to the Board and had agreed to recommendations to the best of their ability. He thanked the Public for their questions and comments. Mr. Grygiel stated the Board was tasked with hearing the County applications to confirm consistency with the Township’s Master Plan; the law stated the County was required to submit the courtesy applications because of the use of public monies. Chairman Bagoff announced the next application, PB-18-07C/Essex County/Turtle Back Zoo/Parking Deck and Train Depot. Addressing Mr. Fleder, Chairman Bagoff stated the Board had previously requested the County provide an updated Zoo Master Plan and a traffic study; he noted the importance of a traffic study in light of the proposed new parking deck. Mr. Fleder stated the County had advised the Board at the beginning of the year that it had commissioned an updated Zoo Master Plan report; a draft was completed but was not yet in its final form; the County expected its completion within the next few months. He stated it was a multi-faceted undertaking; a zoo with live animals was subject to many regulations. The report would address storm water, sidewalks, and restroom facilities. He stated the Master Plan for the Zoo would address vehicle and pedestrian traffic and maintenance vehicle access on the Zoo property. He stated the County had undertaken a separate traffic study; it would address access to the Zoo property to include Northfield Avenue and Cherry Lane. Mr. Fleder stated the application was a combination of two projects; modifications to the existing miniature train operation on the Zoo property to include moving the route of the train tracks and build a structure for train

plication was a combination of two projects; modifications to the existing miniature train operation on the Zoo property to include moving the route of the train tracks and build a structure for train storage and repairs; and the construction of a new parking deck. Chairman Bagoff thanked Mr. Fleder for the information regarding the status of the Zoo Master Plan and traffic study. He stated the Township was updating its Master Plan and welcomed input from the County. He acknowledged and thanked Michael Kerr, Director of Turtle Back Zoo, for assisting the Board members who visit the Zoo to view proposed exhibits. 4