May 2, 2012

Mr. Piga said the parking lot improvement behind the Arena would be in the southwest area of the lot. The new walkway would give patrons safe access to the water and the miniature golf course. There would be no loss to the number of existing parking spaces. Mr. Piga concluded his testimony. Sangeev Varghese, Director, Essex County Public Works and County Engineer was sworn in. The Board discussed the proposed plan with Mr. Piga and Mr. Varghese. The Board had questions about the design of the pavilion, the detention basin, landscaping details, the types of boats to be used and their storage, the hours of operation, and emergency vehicle access to area. Harvey Grossman, Esq. Public Advocate addressed the Board. Mr. Grossman said residents had voiced concern that the Reservation should remain wild and underdeveloped. The County was presenting new projects for the space and should consider if less development was better development. Mr. Grossman said that West Orange was a green space; the County should be sent a message of restraint from all the projects. Chairman Bagoff asked if members of the Public had questions. Marilyn English, 97 Pease Avenue, Verona. Ms. English said she had been to a past Planning Board meeting about County projects in the Reservation and did not get answers to questions. Chairman Bagoff explained that this meeting was for a courtesy site plan review only; this was for land use only; complaints about other issues not pertinent to the Application would not be heard, He suggested she contact the office of the County Executive or address the County Board of Freeholders. Robert Raskin, 35 Oakcrest Road. Mr. Raskin asked if the dam at the south end of the reservoir would be used in the proposed plan; how deep was the reservoir; was there a walkway around the entire reservoir; was a traffic study done; would there be environmental monitoring of the site because he had encountered the smell of fumes in the Cherry Lane area. He also wanted to know if food would be sold at the pavilion, would that be competing with the existing McLoone’s Restaurant. Mr. Raskin was advised that the dam was not included in the plan and the reservoir was approximately 41/2 feet deep. Chairman Bagoff advised Mr, Raskin to contact the County or the State regarding his environmental concerns. Mr. Varghese said that a new traffic study had not been done. Mr.

roximately 41/2 feet deep. Chairman Bagoff advised Mr, Raskin to contact the County or the State regarding his environmental concerns. Mr. Varghese said that a new traffic study had not been done. Mr. Piga said food would nat be sold at the pavilion. Suzanne Robinson, 34 Dogwood Drive. Ms. Robinson asked the Board to define a courtesy review because Essex County had already advertised for bids on the project. Chairman Bagoff advised Ms. Robinson to refer her question to the County Executive’s office. Mr. Bagoff asked for any statements from the Public. Mrs. English stated her displeasure with the actions of the Board and made other statements not pertinent to the Application. Chairman Bagoff and Mr. Dywer advised that the Board had limited authority when hearing County applications. The Board had no further questions or comments. Chairman Bagoff called for a vote on the Application. NAPLANNING.BRDUVP\MINUTES 20145-22012 Draft Minutes.doc 4