March 29, 2021 Special Meeting

- Mr. Schwarzbaum asked if tenants can pay with cash or credit card. Ms. Shipley’s response was that cash is not common. When Mr. Schwarzbaum asked what percentage of clients pay in cash, Ms. Shipley responded that it depends on the market and the day. - Mr. Eben asked why this site was chosen and why an existing site in West Orange was not mentioned when sites were being evaluated as there are shopping centers with empty store fronts. Ms. Shipley responded that she did not take part in the selection; she was brought in afterwards and did not visit the site other than seeing it via Google Earth. Mr. Eben asked about the ability to convert the building to another use if the proposed storage units failed economically. He observed that there are only 14 parking spaces which limits the potential repurposing of the building if this endeavor does not work. - Mr. Redwine asked about potential uses for site. What were the other options? Ms. Shipley responded that she does not get in way of uses for the site. Demand for this product type is 90% based on her study. Mr. Redwine questioned what kind of engagement Cube Smart would have in the community. Ms. Shipley responded that Cube Smart is a “Community minded” company; she is confident they will become a part of the West Orange Community. As far as financially, she cannot comment but everything she has said is based on prior experiences. Mr. Tuvel stated that he believes that this was not a televant question. - Chairman Neuer asked if the applicant will stipulate that no on site auctions would take place. Mr. Tuvel answered in the affirmative. Public Questions: - Charles Upshaw, 105 Roosevelt Avenue; asked if the witness was aware of the 25% steep slope, and that building on this size slope is not allowed in West Orange. Ms. Shipley responded in the affirmative, but that this is not her area of expertise. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Upshaw that his questions have been asked and answered, and that previous witnesses will not be returning. - Kevin Malanga, 57 Ridge Road; inquired about surveillance and security daily after 6pm. Ms. Shipley responded that there are cameras and key-code entrances; those recordings will not be live-monitored after hours (after 10pm, but reviewed the next day.