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Minutes · Mar 2, 2022

March 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Adopted Minutes

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APPLICATION PB 21-10 Altera 769 LLC 769 Northfield Avenue Block: 166.15; Lot: 9; Zone: OB-1 Seeking site plan approval with variance relief and improvements to the property with preliminary and final site plan with relief and improvements for the first phase of the property and preliminary site plan for the second phase of this application. PRESENTATION EXHIBITS Al- Colorized Aerial Plan (Dated March 2, 2022) A2- Colorized Overall Site Plan (ated March 2, 2022) A3- Colorized Overall Site Plan — Phase II (Dated March 2, 2022) A4- Colorized Site Plan — Phase I (Dated March 2, 2022) A5- Colorized Site Plan - Phase IT (Dated March 2, 2022) A6- Colorized Architectural Planning Set (Dated February 18, 2022) AT- Colorized Monument Sign (Dated August 5, 2021) ° Ms. Lisa John-Basta, Esq. entered on the record on behalf of the applicant. ¢ Mr. Joseph Sparone, (Engineer), entered on the record, was sworn under oath, credentials were given and was accepted as an expert in the field of Engineering. ¢ Mr. Sparone started his presentation by submitting Exhibit Al- Colorized Aerial Plan (Dated March 2, 2022) explaining the existing conditions of site as being “long and narrow” but the building will remain (with internal/external renovations). They will be seeking Topographic relief in regards to site slopes and the Stormwater being confined to Northfield Avenue. e In Phase I Mr. Sparone explained utilizing Exhibit A2- Colorized Overall Site Plan (Dated March 2, 2022) that the purpose to bring more modern appearance and features to the site. There will be some exterior enhancements to “look like a brand-new building. This application will also update property to current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking requirements. Mr. Sparone also referenced the retaining wall and explained that a new wall will be dovetailed and require variance. ¢ In regards to Phase II, Mr. Sparone explained Exhibit A3- Colorized Overall Site Plan — Phase II (Dated March 2, 2022) with preliminary approval for this application. This version of the plan would add 56 parking spaces. ° Mr. Sparone referenced Exhibit A4- Colorized Site Plan — Phase I (Dated March 2, 2022) with a variance request for steep slopes in this application. ¢ Mr. Sparone submitted testimony regarding Exhibit A5- Colorized Site Plan - Phase II (Dated March 2, 2022) and Storm Water management and a bio

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ariance request for steep slopes in this application. ¢ Mr. Sparone submitted testimony regarding Exhibit A5- Colorized Site Plan - Phase II (Dated March 2, 2022) and Storm Water management and a bio facility study being performed where there is an underground detention facility (Once combined, will meet requirements.) e At this time, Ms. John-Basta and Mr. Sparone reviewed Ordinances and the types of Variances being requested. e Lot coverage e Slope

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