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Minutes · Jul 16, 2020

July 16,2020

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Manual Lim, residing on Pleasant Valley Way, asked Mr. Martell to explain the location of the revised egress driveways; he complied. Mr. Lim asked Mr. Martell if they will remove the contaminated soil and replace it; he said that question can be answered by the LSRP. Chairman Neuer advised the residents that there will be a licensed site remediation professional testifying at a meeting at a later date. June Archer, residing at 919 Pleasant Valley Way, asked Mr. Martell to explain how the lights will not spill on to the residential properties; he referred to the lighting plan and detailed how there will not be any spillage. Gloria Perez, residing at 125 Roosevelt Avenue, asked Mr. Martell what will be put in place for a safety barrier for the residents on Roosevelt Avenue; he said that they will install a fence if requested by the Board and the residents. Mr. Martell stated that security lighting could also be installed if the Board requests it. There were no further questions for Mr. Martell from the general public. Mr. Tuvel called his next witness. Paul DeVitto, landscape architect for the applicant, was sworn under oath. Mr. DeVitto detailed his professional and educational background as a landscape architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. DeVitto as an expert in landscape architect. Mr. DeVitto stated that he chose what species of trees will be planted on the site and detailed the species and why they were chosen for this site. Mr. DeVitto presented sheet C11 of the landscaping plan and delineated on the plan what trees are being preserved and the percentage of the trees on the site being preserved. He also detailed where the new trees will be planted on the site. Mr. DeVitto stated that the Landscaping Plan was signed and sealed by Mr. Martell but he will co-sign it before the next meeting. Mr. Eben asked Mr. DeVitto if he agrees with Mr. Martell regarding how the trees will be replaced on the western side of the building; he said yes. Mr. Eben asked Mr. DeVitto if the excavation of the building will disturb the existing trees; he said no. Mr. DeVitto said that there will be a tree protection fence in place.

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