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Minutes · Apr 15, 2021

April 15, 2021 Regular Meeting

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- Mr. Schkolnick and Mr. Reeves are not 100% certain that a sealed architectural plan had been submitted but will have to provide updated architectural plans to fix that oversight. -Chairman Neuer said to Ms. Beirne, if this application is approved, providing a sealed drawing would be a condition to be satisfied prior to the adoption of a Resolution. -Chairman Neuer then asked about the hours of operation. Mr. Reeves mentioned they are from 8AM-5:00PM for the office. operation. Board Questions: -Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked how long the applicant has owned this property. Mr. Reeves answered about 40 years and they have been operating this business out of this facility. -Mr. Jerome Eben asked Mr. Reeves to explain the on-site vehicle circulation. Mr. Reeves responded by referencing a new exhibit for a dump truck circulation which was marked as Exhibit A3 (new exhibit for a dump truck) This is a dump truck circulation exhibit dated April 15, 2021. Tthe applicant has dump trucks to get deliveries of raw materials. Mr. Eben said that this is the first he is hearing that dump trucks will be parked inside the building. Mr. Reeves confirmed that this a main part of the application. -Mr. Eben referred to items #5 and #7 on Mr. Hess’ letter, dealing with the loading spaces and maneuvering. Mr. Eben asked for confirmation that there will not be deliveries by outside companies. Mr. Reeves responded in the affirmative. -Mr. Schkolnick asked Mr. Reeves if he believes there is a need for a formal loading space which is #5 on Mr. Hess’ April 7, 2021 letter. Mr. Reeves responded that he does not believe there is a need based on the operations. - Mr. Jerome Eben commented positively in regards to the attempt with the landscaping at the perimeter referencing the West Orange Zoning Ordinance with greenery every 10 parking spaces and he would like to see more landscaping, and suggested sliding spaces lightly to the left Mr. Reeves agreed that the applicant could do that as a condition. -Mr. Eben asked whether on-street parking is available. Mr. Reeves responded that he does not recall. He is aware that parking is not allowed on the northeast side. -Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked if trucks are going to be able to get in and out without impacting the stalls for the cars? Mr. Reeves responded in the affirmative although he did not show each individual one. He stated that they are

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f trucks are going to be able to get in and out without impacting the stalls for the cars? Mr. Reeves responded in the affirmative although he did not show each individual one. He stated that they are all able to make this the same K turn. -Chairman Neuer said in response to Mr. Schwarzbaum's concerns, the applicant does not have to demonstrate all five of them, but the concern is more on the North and the second one going into the building. PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS -No questions from Mr. Hess or Mr. Grygiel. Public Questions: -Charles and Darlene Plaveczky (24 Central Place) asked about the dump trucks having maneuverability on the property in regards to storage bins (and not only dump trucks but also 40 foot yard containers which are pulled across the yard). Mr. Plaveczky told the Board that he did take a pictures of it, and Chairman Neuer encouraged hjm to send the photos to the Board

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