March 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Adopted Minutes

PUBLIC QUESTIONS ° Mr. Robert Rashkes (35 Oak Crest Road) asked if a ramp was considered instead of stairs. Mr. Sparone said that would be an Engineering question but when looking at the grading of the site, the ramp became unnecessarily long. ¢ Mr. Rashkes asked about there not being a stop sign on the egress. To which Mr. Sparone responded that the Proposed condition has a stop sign. ¢ Mr. Rashkes then asked if a historical observation ever took place. Mr. Sparone answered in the negative but also said that this property is on a county road so Essex County would have to give their approval in regards to this. PRESENTATION ¢ Mr. Lance Blake (Architect) entered on the record was sworn under oath, credentials were given and was accepted as an expert in the field of Architecture, ° Mr. Blake testified utilizing EXHIBIT A6- Colorized Architectural Planning Set (Dated February 18, 2022) describing all the materials being utilized. (Replacing the glass, fiber cement material banding, aluminum composite; raising the height existing not high enough for ambulance or other emergency vehicles.) ¢ Mr. Blake testified regarding EXHIBIT A7- Colorized Monument Sign (Dated August 5, 2021) and said that it will be illuminated by ground lighting. The only Ordinance for this exhibit is for the width. The facade signs are not part of this application. BOARD QUESTIONS e Mr. Guarino asked if the final submission of plans will have Electric Charging Stations. In which Mr. Grygiel answered in the affirmative because the applicant is now required to do so. ¢ Mr. Guarino asked if the monument sign in the front of the building will be internally lit. Mr. Blake said it is a possibility, but at this time the plan is to have lights shining on the monument signage. ¢ Mr. Smeraldo asked in regards to fire safety and whether there is going to be a suppression system on the premises. Mr. Blake said that it does not seem to be required in regards to this application. ¢ Chairman Bagoff asked if a light toned (color) roof was a possibility. Mr. Blake said that was a possibility, ¢ Chairman Bagoff followed up by mentioned the ramp to which Mr. Blake interrupted stating that they will be making it American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS ¢ No Questions from Mr. Paul Grygiel e Mr. Hess asked for confirmation that there is no possibility of staining on

e making it American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS ¢ No Questions from Mr. Paul Grygiel e Mr. Hess asked for confirmation that there is no possibility of staining on the monument sign. In which Mr. Blake confirmed as requested. NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS