Minutes · Mar 21, 2019
March 21, 2019
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Show all pagesMr. Regan stated that their architect, Mr. Kohler, is present to answer questions regarding the revised plans. Mr. Kohler approached the podium and Ms. Beirne advised him that he will continue under oath. Mr. Kohler detailed what the revisions were that were requested by the Township Planner and how their firm was identified. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Regan if any consideration was taken regarding how to make the barriers safer near the Macy’s Backstage Mr. Regan stated that they did receive a report from the Township’s Police Department that in the summer of 2018 a car did go over the guard rail near the Macy’s Backstage. He said that the applicant will extend the guard rail in that location. Mr. Eben wanted clarification regarding what had been revised on sheet A001 of the architectural plans dated 3/11/19 versus the revised site plan dated 2/15/19 specifically that the architectural plans do not show all of the cross walks; Mr. Kohler explained that that sheet A001 is an area location plan and does not show the pavement markings. He said that they re- submitted the entire set of the architectural plans and all of the sheets did not have revisions. Mr. Eben asked Mr. Kohler why there was no staircase by Building G on the revised plans or a decorative fence that he suggested instead of a guard rail; he said that the retaining wall will have an ornamental fence on top of it. Mr. Kohler stated that they will not add a staircase in that location because they felt that it was not safe for pedestrians. He said that they will add a staircase near Building I as a condition of approval. Mr. Eben questioned the pinching of the curbs that he talked about at a past meeting and said that he thought that the applicant agreed to do it. He said that he does not see it on the revised drawings. Mr. Regan referred to the transcripts from the March 7™ special meeting and stated that Mr. Disario, the Traffic Engineer, testified to the pinch points being widened and the revisions that were made in respect to that. Mr. Eben stated that they are not on the drawings and he would like to see them on the plans. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Regan to have Mr. Fowler prepare a single sheet showing where the pinch points are on the drawings. Mr. Redwine asked Mr. Kohler what considerations he made for the revisions regarding the West Orange Master Plan; he said that everything
gle sheet showing where the pinch points are on the drawings. Mr. Redwine asked Mr. Kohler what considerations he made for the revisions regarding the West Orange Master Plan; he said that everything proposed is for the shopping center’s intended and permitted use so the Township Master Plan did not come into play with his design. Mr. Redwine asked Mr. Kohler if anything has progressed regarding the applicant considering using alternative energy and if it is reflected in the revised plans; he said that it has progressed in
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