June 1, 2011

questions regarding the storm water runoff, the amount of trees being removed, the placement of trees to be planted, and the proposed layout of houses. The Public Advocate had no questions regarding the application. Chairman Weston gave the public the opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Stewart on his testimony. Aron Frank, 7 Cleveland Terrace Mr. Frank was worried about the drainage from Township properties, and wanted viable trees to be marked. Selma Daner, 29 Garfield Avenue Ms. Daner wanted to know if there would be sufficient screening for the privacy of neighbors. Chairman Weston called for a meeting break at 9:21 P.M. Chairman Weston reconvened the meeting at 9:32 P.M. Mr. Vena introduced Peter Steck, P.P., a licensed professional planner, who was sworn in, and stated his credentials. Chairman Weston advised that the Board was familiar with Mr. Steck, and that he was accepted as a certified planning expert. Mr. Steck gave a description of the property and explained that the applicant had already spent considerable money developing the property, being saddled with the improvements on Cleveland Terrace. Mr. Steck marked Exhibit A2, Typical House Plan for the properties, and discussed the proposed layout of the homes, garages and driveways. He said there were a high number of non- conforming properties in the area, The new homes would blend in to the existing neighborhood, and promote a more efficient use of the land. Any development would require some tree removal. The lot area variances sought were supported by either a c(1) hardship justification or a ¢(2) justification where the benefits outweigh the detriments. Mr. Steck discussed the negative criteria. The houses built in the past do not have sophisticated drainage systems, The applicant will replace trees and grade around them. There will be more shielding with evergreens, There will be street tree plantings. The trees being removed are diseased and weakened. ‘There will be seepage pits and below grade driveways. The height of the homes was discussed by the Board. The homes shown on Exhibit A2 were 1% and 2 stories, well in keeping with the scale of the lots. Tt was decided that the height of the homes would be measured by the current ordinance definition rather than any new ordinance definition that may occur in the future, The Board discussed the current condition of the property

ght of the homes would be measured by the current ordinance definition rather than any new ordinance definition that may occur in the future, The Board discussed the current condition of the property and suggested it would be in the best interest of the applicant to have the tree stumps, vehicles and garbage cleaned up before it becomes a punitive matter. Chairman Weston asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Steck on his testimony. No members of the public had questions. Chairman Weston asked if any members of the public had any closing comments on the application, There were no further comments from the public. NAPLANNING. BRD\WP\MINUTES|2011\6-1-L Minutes.doc/7/6/2011/2;52:42 PM