April 4, 2012

Chairman Bagoff called for a brief recess at approximately 9:48 P.M. The meeting reconvened at approximately 9:56 P.M. Craig W. Peregoy, PE, Staigar & Peregoy, was sworn in, stated his credentials; and accepted to be an expert witness in the field of traffic impact analysis. Mr. Peregoy said he had prepared the traffic impact study for the Applicant. He described the traffic at Valley Road and Central Avenue. He discussed the peak commuter hours were between 7:00 A.M. — 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. — 6:00 P.M. Mr. Peregoy said the intersection of Valley and Central was classified to be level of service type “C”. The key thing to note was that most traffic in that area was “pass by” traffic. Daily commuters were already passing by the area. Mr. Peregoy said the proposed 7-Eleven would have minor traffic impact to the area; the current gas station on the site already had similar “pass by” traffic. Mr. Peregoy said the Applicant proposed two standard properly designed driveways, one on Valley Road and one on Central Avenue, an improvement over the current condition of the site. Mr. Peregoy said the new driveways would be located as far from the adjacent traffic signals as possible. The new driveway would provide two-way circulation access to the parking area by means of a minimum 24-foot wide isle. The parking spaces would be 9-feet wide by 20-feet deep, with fourteen spaces including one handicap accessible space. Mr. Peregoy said the proposed freestanding sign would be a better plan than a monument installation; he stated that a monument sign at the corner would not be seen by passer-bys. Mr. Peregoy concluded his testimony. Chairman Bagoff asked the Board if they had any questions for Mr. Peregoy. The Board asked Mr. Peregoy for details regarding the queuing of traffic along Central Avenue in front of the proposed driveway. Mr. Peregoy said the proposed driveway is farther back that the current one; typically the queues would not reach that far back to block the driveway. The Board and Mr. Peregoy discussed 24 feet back up space, and the location of the three parking spaces on the north side of the parking lot. Additionally, the Board, Director Lepore, Director Borg and Mr. Peregoy discussed traffic flow during peak hours, the number of proposed parking spaces, the height of the freestanding sign, and what would be the best and safest plan. The Board had no

Borg and Mr. Peregoy discussed traffic flow during peak hours, the number of proposed parking spaces, the height of the freestanding sign, and what would be the best and safest plan. The Board had no further questions for Mr. Peregoy. The Public Advocate had no questions for Mr. Peregoy. Chairman Bagoff asked members of the Public if they had questions for Mr. Peregoy. Mr. Jatarola asked if a no parking zone could be created on Valley Road between the two businesses. The Board advised that the Township Council was the governing body regarding parking. The Public had no further questions for Mr, Peregoy. Chairman Bagoff asked if the Board had any further questions for the witnesses. The Board and the Applicant discussed roofrunoff sheet flow; the landscaping maintenance and sprinkler system; track deliveries; and the freestanding sign. NAPLANNING. BRDUWVPUMINUTES)201214-4-2012 Revised Drage Mimures.doe 3