October 3, 2018

DISCUSSION: Robert C. Williams, Esq., appeared on behalf of Applicant. He stated the Application was for Preliminary and Final Amended Site Plan approval with four “C” variances. The proposal was to construct an approximately 11,302 square feet addition to the Kessler Foundation research and office space located on the property. Tree Removal and Soil Removal permits were also requested; and a request for a waiver to have a licensed landscape architect sign the plans because the Applicant’s engineer, J. Michael Petry, would sign the landscape plan. Mr. Williams stated that Mr. Petry would testify as Applicant’s Engineer and Planner. J. Michael Petry, PE, PP, AIA, Petry Engineering, LLC, approached the podium, stated his professional credentials, and was accepted by the Board to be a licensed professional planner and engineer in the State of New Jersey. Referring to Exhibit A-1, Mr. Petry described the site’s existing conditions. He stated the facility was located on an irregularly shaped lot; it contained approximately 34 ½ acres; the parcel had nearly 1,000 feet of frontage along Pleasant Valley Way; and was over 1,200 feet deep. He stated it was steeply sloped from a high point in the northwest corner at elevation 560, to a low point in the southeast corner at elevation 378; between the back of the property and the front of the property there was 182 feet of vertical difference. He stated the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and the Kessler Foundation both occupied the site; the Kessler Foundation was a separate but related entity; it was a tenant on the property. He stated there was a single building on the property that was uniquely shaped; given the grades on the site, there were building entrances and exits on three different levels. He stated there were a series of grade changes throughout the site that affected the use of the property. He stated the overall building height was 47.04 feet, based on the average grade calculation. He stated there was a single entry and exit driveway located at the north end of the site; it was signalized. He stated there were a total of six separate parking areas; there were a total of 718 parking spaces, with a requirement of 654 parking spaces. He stated public sewer, water, gas and electric serviced the facility. He stated the Kessler Foundation occupied the most northerly section of the structure; the addition

rement of 654 parking spaces. He stated public sewer, water, gas and electric serviced the facility. He stated the Kessler Foundation occupied the most northerly section of the structure; the addition would abut the westerly face of the northerly portion of the building and Parking Lot “E”. He stated the addition would come out to the front of the existing sidewalk. He stated the new entry to that portion of the building would be located right next to the entry to the Conference Center. He stated that when the addition was finished, the grade of Parking Lot “E” would be approximately 6 ½ feet above the first floor of the addition. The proposed addition was two floors, equal in size, totaling 11,302 square feet. He stated that after construction, Parking Lot “E” would be restored to its current condition. The proposed additional 36 parking spaces would be located in Parking Lot “F”. Referring to Exhibit A-2, Mr. Petry discussed the current footprint of the water line and the detention system. He stated the detention system would be relocated; the water line around the building would also be relocated. Referring to Exhibit A-3, Mr. Petry discussed the existing conditions of Parking Lot “F”, and described the proposal for the additional 36 parking spaces. He stated current conditions included a sub-surface detention system; the proposal included a separate surface basin and a storm water filter; the water would go to the same place, just through a different system. 7