January 12, 2023 Special Meeting

not offer a response. Ms. Rudin asked for a reason behind only 35% of the roof being green or solar. Mr. Fowles said it is because of the machinery being on the roof. Ms. Sally Malanga (53 Ridge Road) asked if one of the contingencies to this application is that the Daughters of Israel will not be allowed to raise funds. Mr. Fowles said that he does not know their business model. Mr. Robert Rashkes (35 Oakcrest Road) asked why 20-23 independent living residents are ideal. Mr. Fowles said that it is based on the operational model. Mr. Rashkes asked about the location of kitchens or kitchenettes. Mr. Fowles said that they would only be in certain areas to feel like a home for the residents. Rabbi Marc Rubin (35 Woodland Avenue) asked for insight in regards to the accommodations for the handicapped and infirmed during construction. Mr. Fowles said that the applicant will comply with all of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Mr. Geneslaw offered a redirect, to sum up loose ends regarding Mr. Fowles’s testimon 1y. In it, they confirmed that: Mr. Fowles has experience in designs of this nature. An application in this scale is typical in phases based on previous work. Finally, all materials will be designed to be used up to code. PRESENTATION Mr. Connor Hughes, Traffic Engineer Consultant, was sworn under oath and his credentials were accepted. Mr. Hughes said that the traffic on Pleasant Valley Way will decrease by hastening the timing device in the traffic light by three (3) seconds. He said that he thinks moving things along will be at a better speed. Mr. Hughes admitted that there are no guarantees that officials will agree to speed up the time switches for the traffic signal. Mr. Hughes said that he has no power over that as Pleasant Valley Way is an Essex County-owned road. BOARD QUESTIONS © Chairperson Neuer asked if there was a trip analysis compared to the traffic report. Mr. Hughes said that there was and said that they were very similar to each other. Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked for confirmation that Route 10 is a state road. Mr. Hughes answered in the affirmative. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked for confirmation on the number of employees. Chairperson said that this was not part of his testimony. Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked what is the usual age for retirement. Mr. Hughes said that data was in the covered use. Chairperson Neuer asked

ees. Chairperson said that this was not part of his testimony. Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked what is the usual age for retirement. Mr. Hughes said that data was in the covered use. Chairperson Neuer asked if there was an analysis of the uses of the amenities done. Mr. Hughes said yes. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS e Mr. Grygiel had no questions Mr. Hess asked for confirmation of the date of the traffic report. Mr. Hughes answered May 6, 2022, and it will be utilized for a few decades. Mr. Hess also requested that there are inconsistencies in testimony so a resubmission should be made.