August 9, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes

PRESENTATION ¢ The architect Michael Tormey entered on the record, he was sworn under oath and his credentials were accepted by the board. ¢ Mr. Tormey’s testimony was as follows: ¢ The building is a two-part one-story building constructed of masonry, the exterior walls are concrete block, the roof is constructed out of a wood truss and the interior height about 1,718 feet high. ¢ They are not proposing any increased coverage as far as the building is concerned; there's no addition and there's no expansion of the building itself. ¢ The existing gate will be changed to a sliding gate. They will improve the green area in the back of the building. The parking will be resurfaced and they will consider using cool pavement technology. ¢ Solar plans are proposed as part of the development of the building ¢ They will be redoing the roof and using a white color and with that it will decrease the use of air conditioning. They will be planting trees such as coniferous trees which will create a buffer between the parking and the adjacent property. BOARD QUESTIONS e Mr. Guarino asked if the lighting in the parking lot is solar powered. Mr. Tormey said that he is not sure. ¢ Mr. Guarino asked if there is going to be air filtration system inside the building. Mr. Tormer said that there will be a device installed on the mechanical exhaust systems that would comply with the CRC requirements. e Mr. Guarino asked where in the plan is the garbage storage located. Mr. Tormey said that there is a fencing enclosure with a gate that is where the trash will be placed. ¢ Mr. Jensen asked how many ADA spaces will be available. Mr. Tormey said that around five or six parking spaces. PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS ¢ Mr. Hess wanted to clarify that the applicant has agreed to address the engineering comments. PUBLIC QUESTION ¢ Mr. John Wade at 176 Watchung Avenue asked if there is a traffic study done by the applicant. Mr. Tormey said that there is no traffic study and the reason for that is this is this is deemed to be a conditional use and a conditional use is functionally permitted within a within a zone. ¢ Megan Brill from Downton West Orange Alliance asked about the signage. Mr. Tormey said that he is not sure about the placement. Mr. Tormey referred the question to the architect Mr. Sorkin PRESENTATION