May 2, 2012

After a brief discussion regarding the remaining conditions for approval, Chairman Bagoff called for a vote on the Resolution. The Board voted on the resolution as follows: Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Vice Chairman Heller Carlucci: Yes Eben: Yes Ghebremicael: Yes Gurland: - Heller: Yes Klein: - Lester: Yes McCartney: Yes Weston: Yes Wilkes: - Bagoff: Yes APPLICATION PB-12-08C/County of Essex-South Mountain Recreation Complex Block: 163; Lot(s): 1, 2, 5, 6 & 13; Zone: R-1 9 Cherry Lane & 560 Northfield Avenue Courtesy Review Application for Safari-themed Pavition, floating dock with boat launch and walkway. EXHIBITS A-1 - Color Print Aerial Conceptual Layout A-2 - Entitled Boat Launch Area A-3 - Boat Launch Elevation A-4 - Safari Pavilion A-5 — Safari Pavilion Elevation A-6 — Turtle Back Zoo Parking Area DISCUSSION Mark L. Fleder, Esq., Connell, Foley, LLP, was sworn in. Mr. Fleder said he was the attorney appearing on behalf of Essex County. Mr. Fleder said the County proposed three improvements including a floating dock, a pavilion, and a landscaped walkway in the parking lot area leading to the reservoir. Michael J. Piga, C.L.A., R.L.A, French & Parrello Associates, P.A. Consulting Engineers was sworn in; stated his credentials; and was accepted by the Board to be an expert witness. Mr. Piga described the proposed improvements to the Board. He noted that the reservoir was owned by the City of Orange; the City would need to approve the plan before the floating dock could be constructed, Referring to Exhibit A-1 (Aerial View), Mr. Piga identified the areas that were part of the Application, Referencing Exhibits A-2 through A-6, Mr. Piga described each proposed improvement. The pian included a small boathouse for ticket sales and small equipment storage and a padd{eboat launch. To compliment McLoone’s Boathouse Restaurant, the area would have a nautical theme. The pavilion area would have a Safari theme, to compliment the miniature golf area, The pavilion would have a thatched roof, with old-fashioned looking industrial lighting and African mask décor. The pavilion would accommodate approximately 250 people; with pedestrian access only. Mr. Piga said Exhibit A-5 appeared to be a suspension bridge, but was really a raised deck over a detention area that would have a large amount of new

ximately 250 people; with pedestrian access only. Mr. Piga said Exhibit A-5 appeared to be a suspension bridge, but was really a raised deck over a detention area that would have a large amount of new landscaping. NAPLANNING.BRDUVP\MINUTES\2012\5-2-2072 Draft Minutesdac