September 28, 2023 Special Meeting

property is in the D2 zone and in regards to this application all it has done is provide “site betterment.” BOARD QUESTIONS Mr. M. Dannemiller asked for confirmation that the fitness building and the maintenance buildings switching. Mr. Dougherty confirmed as such. Mr. Dannemiller asked if the door would be “human scale”. Mr. Dougherty said that it would be used by a private landscaper. Mr. Fiore entered the record qualified himself and said programs have changed since the last application and now private landscapers are being used so the maintenance building is really being used to store off-season athletic equipment. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS No Questions from Mr. J. Hess. Mr. Grygiel asked Mr. Dougherty for his opinion on the impervious coverage boundaries on the existing property versus the proposed. Mr. Dougherty said that at present, impervious coverage is at .08%, where 1.07% is being proposed. Mr. Warner asked Mr. Grygiel for confirmation of the approval for non-conforming use. Mr. Grygiel did as requested. Break 9:33 PM-9:40 PM. At the end of the break, Chairperson Neuer confirmed that a quorum of the Board had returned. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS PUBLIC COMMENT. Mr. Kevin Malanga (Ridge Road) was sworn under oath and offered expert witness- Dr. Christine Sheppard who was also sworn under oath and qualified herself as ornithologist and bird strikes- narrative prepared to glass collision; Bird-friendly design used since 2009; smaller buildings and bird strikes only 1-2 take place with skyscrapers. 98% are because of smaller-scale buildings. There was no cross-examination from Mr. Wyciskala BOARD QUESTIONS Mr. B.D. Scott asked what is the speed for bird injury? Dr. Sheppard answered approximately 10-30 miles per hour. Mr. Scott asked about the New Jersey state statutes. Dr. Sheppard said that she is unsure of New Jersey Statutes. Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked for confirmation that the applicant, wants to use glass to not damage birds. Dr. Sheppard said that she believes the applicant wants to use glass to limit casualties. In response to this statement, Mr. Wyciskala that the applicant will be using a two (2) inch square pattern where the tighter the pattern the more safety. Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked Dr. Sheppard if there is any further objection to what is being proposed in regard to the pattern on the glass. Dr. Sheppard found no objection Mr. P. Ricci

the more safety. Mr. I. Schwarzbaum asked Dr. Sheppard if there is any further objection to what is being proposed in regard to the pattern on the glass. Dr. Sheppard found no objection Mr. P. Ricci asked if Dr. Sheppard had any recommendations of the pluses or minuses of the design. Dr. Sheppard said that it is okay. Mr. W.M. Barbee asked if there are collisions and styles anticipated. Dr. Sheppard answered that there are many options for each style. Mr. Malanga offered redirect in regard to the effectiveness of glass against a bird strike. Dr. Sheppard said that it is effective with etching but that it is not effective at night.