April 4, 2012

Mr, Del Vecchio requested the Board allow him to present his summation after final Public comment, Chairman Bagoff asked the members of the Public if they had any comments. Ms. Harsh Patel, 5 Rustic Court, Monroe Township, was sworn in. Ms. Patel identified herself as the tenant operating the Krauszer market at 2 Central Avenue. Ms. Patel said she was concerned that the 7-Eleven would hurt the area; a 24-hour business would create more crime. The 7-Eleven would hurt small business owners and the Board should consider hurting a business that has been operating in the community for thirteen years. Mr. Del Vecchio presented his summation to the Board. He said 516 Valley Road was an interesting location; it exists at a very busy intersection, currently use was a garage and filling station. 7-Eleven was looking to make a sizable investment in the community; the plan was an improvement over the current use. 7-Eleven market demographics indicate from a business model, that this was a good site. He gave a recap of the positive aspects of the Application. It was the intention of 7-Eleven to be a good neighbor, to work with the Board and the community and to be a good neighbor. Chairman Bagoff said the Board would discuss each issue before voting on the Application. The Board was polled on each requested variance: 1, The variances for impervious lot coverage was approved; 2. the variance for front yard parking was approved 3. the variance for free-standing sign was denied; The Board was polled; and approved the following conditions: 1. Applicant shall raise the ground level of the landscaping being installed near the street intersection at the southwest corner of the property subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director; 2. the perimeter fence shown on the plans shall be wooden board on board and its final design shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director; 3. the existing chain link fence along the northern boundary of the property from its westernmost point to the nearest corner of the proposed building shall remain and shall not be replaced with new fencing; 4. the northernmost parking stall on the Valley Road side of the premises and the easternmost parking stall on the Central Avenue side of the property shall be for employee use and shall be marked with cross-hatched striping to indicate same all subject to the

the premises and the easternmost parking stall on the Central Avenue side of the property shall be for employee use and shall be marked with cross-hatched striping to indicate same all subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director; 5. Applicant shall provide the Planning Director with a LEED scorecard indicating the extent to which Applicant has employed “green” and sustainable development techniques in developing the site; 6. Applicant to correct the title block on its architectural plans to comply with New Jersey requirements; 7. Applicant to use lighter shaded building materials in the roof of the building; 8. the freestanding sign shall be no larger than 30 sq. ft. in size and shall be located at a height to be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director; and NA PLANNING. BRDUFP\MINUTES\20 1244-42012 Revised Druft Misutes.doe »