February 19, 2026, Regular Meeting

PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS J. Hess asked if exempt, will the applicant comply. Mr. Cunningham said yes. No questions from M. Elgart. PUBLIC QUESTIONS Eric Chen (25 Cannon Terrace) asked for confirmation that this applicant will not touch Nicholas Avenue. Mr. Cunningham said originally yes it was going to be, but no longer. Mr. Chen referenced a gate on plans and whether they were there in error. Mr. Cunningham said that he believes Mr. Chen to be looking at previously submitted plans, not the most recent. PRESENTATION Mr. John Olivio, Landscape Architect entered the record, was sworn under oath, and credentials were accepted. He testified that an inventory of trees was conducted by a Licensed Tree Expert and he worked with him to determine which trees were viable and which should be removed. He reviewed Landscape Plan sheet L100 (Dated December 27, 2024, revised to January 31, 2026). He identified the trees to be removed, and the replacement trees provided on the Site. He discussed that the trees chosen for the plan need to be non-toxic to horses and that evergreens that will provide dense screening were chosen for near the paddock and arena, and landscaping was also provided around the parking lot and near Nicholas Avenue to provide screening to the neighbors. He also presented Exhibit A-1, a colorized version of sheet L100 of the Landscape Plan. In response to this, he testified that several hybrid trees were chosen, and some species chosen are already on site, 144 plantings are proposed. The Board noted that several trees were proposed in the Right of Way and they would need to be moved on site or permission must be obtained from the Township. He acknowledged that the 50-foot buffer was not provided, but that dense planting are proposed in the spirit of the ordinance. Mr. Olivio agreed to work with the Township Forester (Walt Kipp) to finalize the plan, but that he could not commit to all of the plantings being from the preferred list as the safety of the animals was his top priority. BOARD QUESTIONS L. Cohen asked about the reasoning behind the non-native trees chosen. Mr. Olivio answered that the reason is solely because of the toxicity of other kinds of trees. NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS Eric Chen (25 Cannon Terrace) asked if there were trees that died during construction phases. Mr. Olivio said yes. PRESENTATION Mr. Thomas Ricci,

trees. NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS Eric Chen (25 Cannon Terrace) asked if there were trees that died during construction phases. Mr. Olivio said yes. PRESENTATION Mr. Thomas Ricci, P.P. entered the record, was sworn under oath, and credentials were accepted as a Professional Planner. He testified to the variances required and noted that a written planning report was provided. He testified that this is a unique application for a horse stable. The Master Plan specifically addresses the horse stables on Woodland Avenue, recommends that it be rezoned to the R- 1 zone, and noted that it is a unique resource in the Township.