July 11, 2012

Chairman Bagoff asked the Board if they had questions for Mr. Minno or Mr. Diaz. The Board inquired as to a time sequence for the construction project. Mr. Diaz gave an approximate timeline of the proposed construction, He advised that half the excavation had already been completed; the new building and the parking garage would be the first structures built, The precast for the garage had already been completed and was being stored at the pre- caster’s facility in Pennsylvania, however, there was approximately two to three months of infrastructure work to be done including running the utility lines and footings, and concrete pouring. It would be approximately three to four months before the start of garage construction, then approximately seven to eight months for its completion. With regard to the existing structure, lead paint abatement needed completion as well as some demolition of hard structures. Once the interior issues had been addressed, the windows would be replaced, and then a leasing office would be opened on Main Street, additionally, a completed model unit would be available for viewing. Vertical construction would be within six months, Mr. Diaz stated that before garage construction, approximately five-million dollars of work would have been completed. The Board asked Mr. Minno for detail of the building materials and a brief overview of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) considerations that went in to the design of the project. The Applicant advised the Board that Prism was committed to basic LEED certification, and hoped achieve “Silver” status. The Board asked Mr. Diaz to discuss how the federal historic tax credit (UTC) program worked; and how the proposed fagade and building material changes from the 2007 approval related to the project’s designation status. Mr. Diaz said there were essentially two components, the National Parks Service and Internal Revenue Service in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office. According to Mr. Diaz, the amended plan would please the National Parks Service; it called for less change to the characteristics of the building than the 2007 plan. However, Mr. Diaz said the “green concept” incorporated in the new plan is in excess of what would have been done five years ago. He said that actually, it is the opinion of the National Parks Service to discourage greenery in this

en concept” incorporated in the new plan is in excess of what would have been done five years ago. He said that actually, it is the opinion of the National Parks Service to discourage greenery in this type of historic property, ie., urban factory setting The Board and Applicant discussed pedestrian and vehicle access to the site including the garage, courtyard, and retail spaces, Chairman Bagoff noted that Mr. Ghebremicael departed the meeting at 9:18 P.M.; ifa continuance were necessary, a transcript would be required for Mr. Ghebremicael to read before he could vote on the Application. Chairman Bagoff announced a five-minute recess; he re-convened the meeting at approximately 9:29 P.M. Discussion occurred regarding the changes to the project, and its designation status with the West Orange Historical Preservation Committee (WOHPC). The Applicant confirmed that they would continue to work with the WOHPC, but reminded the Board they were seeking the federal historic tax credit and had a historical consultant working directly with the federal government. There was further discussion regarding the building materials, fagade appearance, amenity spaces, window details, unit balconies, and garage details including ventilation. Discussion occurred regarding retail space details including deliveries, garbage collection, and customer parking. Mr, Minno said that all deliveries and garbage collection would be from NAPLANNING.BRIMWP\MINUTESI20127-11-2012 Minutes. dace 5