March 7, 2012

(9) The canopy elevation shall be of sufficient height to allow emergency vehicle access; (10) The HVAC apparatus shall be relocated to the westerly side of the building and shall be screened by slatted fencing; (11) _ Trees shall be trimmed from the bottom; and (12) “Do Not Enter” and “Exit Only” signs shall be mounted on a canopy post as shown on plans. The Board discussed whether Essex County had to sign off since Mt. Pleasant Avenue was a County road. It was determined that since there were no proposed changes regarding the property’s ingress/egress; County approval was not necessary. Mr. Gurland asked for information regarding the basement plan; he wanted to know what the proposed use of the basement would be, and what its means of ingress/egress were. The Board discussed adding a condition to the Resolution that the basement use would be for storage only. Joseph Vena, Esq., attorney for the Applicant was sworn in. Mr. Vena and the Board discussed the basement means of ingress/egress. Mr. Gurland asked if there was a second means of egress for the basement. Mr. Heller said the Applicant would be replacing exterior stairs and install new interior stairs on the western side of the building. Mr. Vena requested the opportunity to contact the Applicant’ s architect by telephone. Chairman Bagoff said the Board would temporarily pass on the discussion regarding Application PB-12-01T to allow Mr. Vena the opportunity to discuss the site plans with the Applicant’s architect. (Approximately 8:19 P.M.) Chairman Bagoff announced the next agenda item: PB-12-02T/Wolff & Samson PC Block: 107; Lot: 1.03; Zone: OB-2 1 Boland Drive Technical Site Plan for interior expansion and renovation of law offices. DISCUSSION Chairman Bagoff gave a description of the Application to the Board. The law firm of Wolff & Samson was taking additional office space in the building they already occupied. The additional offices formerly belonged to an accounting firm. The renovations were standard, with the installation of new carpeting, wall coverings, ceilings and lighting. There would be no changes to means of ingress and egress. A new door would be installed for an employee training room. There would be no changes to the exterior of the building. The Technical Review Sub-Committee approved the Application with conditions. Director Borg gave a brief summary of the proposed

raining room. There would be no changes to the exterior of the building. The Technical Review Sub-Committee approved the Application with conditions. Director Borg gave a brief summary of the proposed Resolution including her recommendations upon site visit as conditions: «Trees on the North side of property facing Boland Drive were to be pruned; dead vegetation to be removed; e The dumpster on the West side of the building to be screened. NAPLANNING. BRD\YPIMINUTES\2012\03-7-2012 Minutes.doe