February 7, 2024 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

Ms. Bennet asked what other locations were considered for this project. Mr. Calabrese said that they considered were across the fairway and then up by where the current moving cart is now and there is another location more to the West, so they look at around three to four different locations. Ms. Bennet asked what time will the exterior light be on and off. Mr. Calabrese said that the lights will be on during the day and off during the night. PUBLIC QUESTIONS David Robinson at 39 Old Indian Road asked if they considered the neighboring properties before deciding the location of the facility. Mr. Calabrese said that they attempted to put the building as far as possible. They are 65 feet away from the nearest property line and 175 feet away from the nearest building. Mr. Robinson asked if Mr. Calabrese is aware of the drainage that causes overflow in his property. Mr. Calabrese said he is not aware. The township Engineer added that the modifications will decrease the runoff in the area Kevin Malanga at Ridge Road asked how many trees will be cut down. Mr. Calabrese said that two trees. Mr. Malanga asked what will be the impact on the roots of the trees that will remain from the construction. Mr. Calabrese said the intention is for impact to be minimal. Mr. Malanga asked to explain the construction methodology that will prevent the roots of the remaining trees from being damaged by the construction. Mr. Calabrese said the slab is elevated slightly, so they don’t have to dig down into the ground. Mr. Malanga asked will the tree protection ordinance be violated or adhered to by the proposed building being constructed within three or four feet of existing trees. Mr. Calabrese did not know the answer. Mr. Sahib Bennet at 35 Old Indian Road asked what is the timeline. Mr. Calabrese said that the intention is to construct the building in the fall or winter of next year and it will take around on month. Mr. Bennet asked with the removal of those existing trees how will that impact the neighboring residents. Mr. Calabrese said that there is a 6 inch and 9-inch tree that seat behind a 42-inch oak tree that is 20 feet in front, so they are shielded behind. Mr. Alan Graham at 31 Old Indian Road asked what risks the residents face if a disaster occur at the facility. Vice Chairman said that safety is based on the Township. PRESENTATION The planner Mr. Michael

an Graham at 31 Old Indian Road asked what risks the residents face if a disaster occur at the facility. Vice Chairman said that safety is based on the Township. PRESENTATION The planner Mr. Michael J. Pessolano entered on the record, he was sworn under oath and his credential were accepted by the board. He worked with Mr. Del Mauro to determined the location of the facility and also reviewed the ABC licensing information of seven nearby golf courses that feature halfway houses to be able to prepare for the meeting. In Mr. Pessolano opinion the proposed building does qualify as an accessory building and is permitted in the zone. His review of the ordinance states that accessory structures in the R-2 and any district can be within 5 feet of a property and so they have extra measure of protection by saving this facility 13 times that distance at 65 feet from the property line, so it satisfies any concern that the facilities properly cited away from the neighboring property. Based on Mr. Pessolano opinion there are no additional variances that are triggered by the proposed halfway house.