February 4, 2026 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

Mr. MacNeil asked Mr. Going if he had meetings with the county regarding the right-of- way on Pleasant Valley Way. Mr. Going said he did not attend any pre-app meeting with the county. Mr. MacNeil asked would the applicant have any objections to improving with sidewalk and ADA curb ramps along the frontage. Mr. Going said they could work with the county on that, and add a crosswalk and curb ramps if they're needed there. PRESENTATION The professional planner, Justin Auciello, entered on the record; he was sworn under oath. His credentials were accepted by the board and he testified to the following: As part of Mr. Auciello’s analysis, he conducted a site visit to understand the physical conditions, surroundings, and roadway network. He also reviewed the township's master plan, zoning ordinance, and application materials The site is located in the B2 Retail Business Zone Proposed Trader Joe’s supermarket use is permitted in this zone. Multiple variances are required; however, some are pre-existing nonconforming conditions and some are improved by the project For the impervious coverage variance: © Required: 60% o Existing: 83.8% © Proposed: 82.1% This is a slight reduction (improvement) from existing conditions. Front Yard Parking (Accessory Use Location): © Requirement: No accessory uses allowed in front yard o Existing & Proposed: Parking located in front yard o Justification: m Pre-existing condition m Cannot be changed m Parking is necessary Parking Setback Variance o Requirement: 10-foot setback o Existing/Proposed: m_ ~27 spaces along frontage within setback m ~25 spaces alongside the lot line within setback m Total: 52 spaces © Justification: Existing condition, continues as-is Front Yard Encroachment o Requirement: No accessory structures in the front yard © Proposal: Trash enclosure in Mount Pleasant Place front yard o Hardship (C1) due to multiple frontages (3 streets) o Improvements: m_ Enclosed structure a Existing + proposed vegetation a Fence/wall screening m Additional trees Fence Height Variance: © Maximum allowed: 6 feet o Existing & Proposed: 8 feet © Pre-existing condition needed to screen the loading area and buffer adjacent