August 17, 2023 Regular Meeting

It was at this time Chairperson Neuer announced that due to time constraints, application ZB- 23-05 Red Barn Dog is being carried to the October 19, 2023, Regular Meeting with no further notice. In response, the attorney for the applicant, Ms. Stone-Dougherty said that if the Board can reach her client’s application earlier, they are willing to re-notice. BOARD QUESTIONS Mr. P. Ricci asked for confirmation that this application is for only the sign and tree. Mr. Majewski replied in the affirmative. Mr. M. Sussman asked if the tree is the property line to show ownership. Mr. Majewski said no. Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked about the dimensions of the sign existing and what is proposed. Mr. Majewski answered that the existing sign is two feet sitting on a pedestal and the proposed is (3) three feet high, internally illuminated, pylon sign. Mr. W.M. Barbee asked if the sign currently has lighting. Mr. Majewski said that it would need to be inspected as he is unsure. Chairperson Neuer addressed the fact that he would like a resubmission. In his opinion, this application has no line of sight addressed or a landscape architect. In response to this, Mr. Colton-Max said that this application has no benefits other than better visibility of a differing sign. If this application is carried to another meeting, they will not be returning. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS Ms. Zasah Khademi (4 Dawes Avenue) asked if having the sign solar paneled would be cost-effective. Mr. Majewski said no because there is already electricity there. Mr. Robert Rashkes (35 Oak Crest Road) asked if a street sign had been considered instead of just a pylon. Mr. Majewski said no. Ms. Joyce Rudin (Woodland Avenue) asked for confirmation that this address is on a county road. Mr. Majewski said yes. Mr. Kevin Malanga (Ridge Road) asked if this was a “statue sign” Mr. Majewski said yes. Mr. Malanga asked if the sign would be white. Mr. Majewski said yes. Mr. Malanga asked what coloring the sign would be. Mr. Majewski said green. There was no redirect for Mr. Majewski’s testimony. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Kevin Malanga (57 Ridge Road) was sworn under oath and urged the Board to approve the application since the tree in question is going to be saved. Mr. Robert Rashkes (35 Oak Crest Road) was sworn under oath and urged the Board to deny the application because of the lack of pedestrian

application since the tree in question is going to be saved. Mr. Robert Rashkes (35 Oak Crest Road) was sworn under oath and urged the Board to deny the application because of the lack of pedestrian safety. Ms. Zasah Khademi (4 Dawes Avenue) was sworn under oath and testified of having no opposition to the application as long as no trees are damaged. Mr. Rice’s closing remarks were solely about the aesthetics of the sign.