September 17, 2025, Planning Board Special Meeting Transcript - WEHI

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 134 proposed as part of this development. MR. AFRAN: Well, if it's an emergency access road and you don't get -- you don't get the rights of that, you're suggesting Kuzik is being proposed as part of this development? CHAIRMAN BAGOFF: Mr. Plocker. MR. PLOCKER: For the record, Mr. Chairman and everybody. The site plan that is on file, the site plan for which we're seeking approval, has Kuzik open for regular use for normal traffic. We have asked for an RSIS exception at the request of the West Essex Highlands Condominium Association as reflected in the settlement agreement. As Mr. Pehnke testified and as was recognized at the time we made the agreement, if that exception is granted, great. If not our development works both ways for traffic purposes as per Mr. Pehnke's testimony. It really is at the -- up to this board whether to grant it. Does it affect the overall site plan, the development of the project whether it is granted or not. No. MR. AFRAN: What does the settlement -- THE WITNESS: I would like to clarify one thing. While we filed for the agreement for an exception, this board does not really need to process an exception. You have a right as a planning body to