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Charles Street. The Board voiced concern that a retailer would find Charles Street inconvenient to its operation. The Board had no further questions for Mr. Minno or Mr. Diaz. Harvey Grossman, Esq., Public Advocate, asked the Applicant to describe how the project would be marketed since the business model had changed the property to rental units; if there were plans to provide transportation connections to train stations; and if the rooftop amenity area would include an outdoor cooking facility. Mr. Diaz described the units; he said the units were geared to an upscale consumer; the property would offer a good opportunity to introduce new families to West Orange. Mr. Diaz said there was existing mass transportation for the area. With regard to the rooftop space, Mr. Minno said the current plan did not include outdoor cooking, but there would be an interior warming kitchen. Mr. Keller, Omland Engineering, noted the proposed awnings for Main Street must be consistent with the Main Street design guidelines. Mr. Keller and Mr. Minno discussed the relationship of the courtyard area to the garage, and the location of the handicap accessible parking spaces. Mr. Minno said the handicap accessible spaces would all be compliant. Chairman Bagoff asked the members of the public to voice their questions on heard testimony. Sheila Lefkowitz, 703 Pleasant Valley Way. Rosary Morelli, 22 Ralph Road. Mark Meyerowitz, 19 Howell Drive. Councilman Joe Krakoviak, 20 Grandview Avenue. Mr. Regan introduced the Applicant’s landscape architect, Christoph G. Rummler, RLA, ASLA, Rummler Associates, LLC. Mr. Rummler was sworn in; the Board acknowledged him to be a qualified witness. Mr. Rummier said he had prepared the landscaping plan; he gave the Board an overview of the proposed landscaping. Mr. Rummler indicated the amended plan increased the perimeter space; there were three different environments incorporated in the courtyard space including reflecting pools and sculptures. Mr, Rummler gave an overview of the plantings; the species were all native plants and chosen for being urban tolerant; once the plantings were established, they would require little maintenance. The goal of the plan was to have a sustainable environment. Additionally, Mr, Rummier discussed the walkway materials, lighting fixtures, elevations, drainage and seating availability. ‘The Board asked about

of the plan was to have a sustainable environment. Additionally, Mr, Rummier discussed the walkway materials, lighting fixtures, elevations, drainage and seating availability. ‘The Board asked about the streetscape plan; inquiring if trees could be installed along Ashland Avenue. Mr., Rummler said there were no proposed changes to the streetscape from the prior plan. The Board questioned if there was enough room for emergency vehicle access; Mr. Rummler confirmed there was room for access. Discussion occurred about the types of pavers and colored concrete walkways; the slope of berm; drainage; heights of the plantings as they mature, ground plantings details; security concerns for NAPLANNING.BRP\PPMINUTES\201217-11-2012 Mintttos.doc 6