Minutes · Jun 20, 2019
June 20, 2019
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Mr. Kahn addressed all of the items in the memo from John Hess, CME Associates, dated March 28, 2019. Mr. Kahn went through all of the items in the waiver checklist. Mr. Kahn went through all of the items in Design comments and testified to items #1 through #4. Mr. Kahn addressed item #5 and said that they do not have any immediate plans to install solar panels on the canopy but might do so at a later date. Chairman Neuer stated that if the Board approves this application they are not approving solar panels on the canopy; he said if they decide to install them they will have to come back before this Board. Mr. Kahn said that they will comply with all of the comments in items #7 through #16. Mr. Kahn stated that their traffic expert will address all of the traffic items. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Kahn if the applicant would object to a condition of approval to have solar panels installed on the canopy; he said that would be a question for the owner when he testifies. Chairman Neuer stated that he has concerns regarding the environmental conditions at the property; he said what he would like them to be more specific with regards to the liner being installed because of the vapor intrusion issues. Chairman Neuer said that the Board needs more specifics regarding the installation of the vapor intrusion liner and that is why he requested to have an LSRP come testify at the meeting so that he can say if it complies with the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”). Chairman Neuer also stated that if this application is approved he is going to recommend that the specific restrictions and institutional controls that are in the deed are to be placed on to the drawings. There were no further questions for Mr. Kahn. Mr. Oliveira called his next witness. Nassar Almukhtar approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Almukhtar detailed his professional and educational background as an architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Almukhtar as an expert in architecture. Mr. Almukhtar presented the architectural floor plans for the building with a revision date of 2/19/19 and detailed them. Ms. Weiss stated that the plans show just the size of the sign but it doesn’t show what is on the sign. She asked Mr. Almukhtar if they can show the Board what the sign is going to look like; he said
Ms. Weiss stated that the plans show just the size of the sign but it doesn’t show what is on the sign. She asked Mr. Almukhtar if they can show the Board what the sign is going to look like; he said that they will present a detail of the signage.
Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Almukhtar if the Exxon sign at the northern corner will remain; he said yes. Mr. Redwine asked Mr. Almukhtar if they are proposing to place a sign on the side of the building; he said no. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Almukhtar how high will they be stacking items in front of the window; he said three (3) feet high. Chairman Neuer stated that there will not be any temporary signs displayed in the windows and recommended that as a condition of approval. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Almukhtar if he had a chance to review the environmental deed restriction document; he said yes. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Almukhtar if there is a water well installed on the site or are they going to use city water; he said city water. Mr. Eben asked Mr. Almukhtar if they are in compliance with all of the ADA requirements; he said yes. There were no further questions for Mr. Almukhtar from any of the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Almukhtar. Robert Rashkes approached the podium and stated that he lives at 35 Oak Crest Road. He asked Mr. Almukhtar if they are proposing to have a generator; he said they did not discuss having a generator at this time. Mr. Schwarzbaum stated that after Super Storm Sandy they are required to have a small generator sufficient to meet the New Jersey requirements to operate the gas pumps. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Oliveira to revise the plans to include at least one small generator that will meet the New Jersey requirements. There were no further questions for Mr. Almukhtar. Mr. Oliveira called his next witness. Eliasm Addelnour approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Addelnour stated that he is the president and the only share holder of Youssef Inc. and has been operating at this location since 1994. Mr. Addelnour stated that there are three employees working during the daytime and two employees at night. He said that if the application is approved, there will be three shifts with four employees at each shift for twenty four hours a day. Mr. Addelnour detailed the security being proposed. He said they will have cameras that have recording capability for forty (40) days; two (2) cameras will be inside with voice and two (2)
cameras outside that have night vision so it can see a license plate going in and out of the site. Mr. Addelnour said that there will never be one employee working at a time; there will always be at least two (2) employees working at a time. Mr. Addelnour detailed how deliveries will be made; he said small box trucks will deliver all of the food items and cigarettes and a bigger truck will deliver soda. Mr. Addelnour said all deliveries will be early between the hours of Sam and 7am; he said that he has signs that say no deliveries between peak hours. Mr. Addelnour said that there will be one delivery for soda, ice cream and the convenience store once a week. Mr. Oliveira asked Mr. Addelnour if he would install solar panels on the canopy and the building; he said yes. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Oliveira that the solar panels are to be shown on the next set of revised plans and it will be a condition of approval. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Addelnour if they will be selling any alcohol; he said no. Ms. Gabry asked Mr, Addelnour what kind of food is going to be in the store; he said prepared foods such as soup and hot dogs. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Addelnour if there will be cooking on the premises; he said no. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Addelnour if they are going to have any signs in the window; he said no. Mr. Redwine asked Mr. Addelnour if there are any environmental issues that he is concerned with; he said no. Mr. Addelnour said that Exxon is addressing all of the environmental issues. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Addelnour how long is Exxon responsible for the environmental cleanup; he said until it is clean. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Addelnour’s statement is incorrect; he read from the environmental deed that was circulated to the Board Members that stated that the grantee, Youseff, Inc., has engineering responsibilities during the development of the property. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board needs more information regarding the compliance of this deed and this is why he has asked that the LSRP testify before this Board to the compliance. Chairman Neuer stated that he is concerned about any preparation or service of food when there is something on public record stating that there is a vapor intrusion problem. Chairman Neuer stated for the record that before he votes he would like to know that the general public is safe from any environmental
n public record stating that there is a vapor intrusion problem. Chairman Neuer stated for the record that before he votes he would like to know that the general public is safe from any environmental hazard. Mr. Oliveira said that they will have their LSRP at the next meeting to answer these questions. Chairman Neuer noted the time and said that this application will be carried over to the next meeting held on July 18, 2019 and that no further notice will be required.
The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 10:56 pm. Adopted: July 18, 2019 Vidlehe Uy gia ( UV RoseDeSena, Board Secretary”
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