November 18, 2021 Regular Meeting

Public Questions Susan Ackland asked about what the clean-up time would be for keeping the lights on. Mr. Katsanos answered no more than 30 minutes. Toni Wright (1012 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked about how they would go about heating the deck during the winter. Mr. Katsanos responded that there is no plan to use the deck in the off season; only in Spring and Summer. Christian Wypasek (1020 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked if there will not be any entertainment, why are they advertising as such. Mr. Katsanos said that this is in regards to off premise catering but more in the Hackensack location. Mr. Wypasek asked if a PA system for larger groups be allowed; Mr. Katsanos answered in the negative. Mr. Wypasek asked what the plan is to control occupancy through the rear. Mr. Katsanos responded that there is no entry in rear; he said that a staff member will keep that under control by guiding the patrons. Mr. Wypasek asked how they plan on limiting tables to comply. Mr. Katsanos said that they just simply would not seat patrons Kate Distasio (1010 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked what materials are being used for the deck. Mr. Katsanos was unsure. Ms. Distasio asked if there is anything being used for Noise absorption (echo). Mr. Katsanos said that the Engineer or Architect would be better equipped to answer that question. Mr. Katsanos countered and asked Ms. Distasio if there were complaints. Ms. Distasio said that, in her opinion, now that it’s lower there will be more noise absorption. --Public Hearing Closed Public Comment Christian Wypasek was sworn under oath, offered his thanks to the Board and stated his opposition to the deck Tez Roro (24 Hutton Avenue) was sworn under oath and voiced her opinion that Mr. Williams’ approach to feedback appeared as being condescending and finds that as a general consensus for members of the Board. She stated that, as an example, for a previous application Chairman Neuer basically brushed her off stating that for the particulars she needed answers to, she would need a Land Use Attorney. Susan Ackland was sworn under oath and offered Ex. 01 (Dated October 8, 2021) as a daytime picture of the Chit Chat with no alterations other than cropped from their balcony. Ex. 02 (Dated October 8, 2021) as a nighttime picture of the Chit Chat with no alterations other than cropped from their balcony. Ms. Ackland said that

terations other than cropped from their balcony. Ex. 02 (Dated October 8, 2021) as a nighttime picture of the Chit Chat with no alterations other than cropped from their balcony. Ms. Ackland said that her property “looks the Chit Chat in the eye” and that she is grateful other lights will be addressed but the strip of light at the end is a punishment for living here as there seems to be “No regulations on building lighting”. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked if there is any light from the office building; Ms. Ackland responded that only interior. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked about the cell tower and Ms. Ackland’s response was that it is only red and glowing.