April 16, 2026, Regular Meeting

PUBLIC QUESTIONS e Kevin|Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked if speed and efficiency are the goal? Mr. Longobardi said yes. eK. Malanga asked if he knew the number of trips on average. Mr. Longobardi said with peaks during a day approximately 100 to 120 per day. ° Sally Malanga (57 Ridge Road) asked if there would be a smell from the proposed site. Ms. Kinback answered, stating that there was an architectural expert who testified previously regarding the kitchen equipment and that there will be nominal impact, and that the company will comply with all odor requirements at the state and town levels if they have any. But in Mr. Longobari’s opinion, Popeye’s has state of the art|equipment that suppresses the odors from escaping, which would be an improyement over what was operating at the sit down restaurant that previously occupied the site. ¢ S. Malanga asked about the treatment of food waste and how it will affect the residents of this facility. Mr. Longobardi said that there was no general raw waste that is being thrown out that when it comes to cooked product that is being thrown out, the technology in place between prep charts, hold times based on sales, are pretty accurate with what's being used. Break 9:21 PM —|9:33 PM Upon return from the break, the Chairperson requested a roll call and the presence of a quorum was confirmed, PRESENTATION e Ms. Mallory Clark, Professional Planner entered the record, was sworn under oath, and confirmed of no change in credentials from her previous appearance before this Board. e Ms. Clark’s testimony focused on the project's compliance with zoning standards, variances, and land use policies, presenting revised plans Exhibit A7 (dated — April 16, 2026) in that she spent time detailing the changes from Exhibit A6, the variances, curbing/leading (along the drive thru lane), and the lighting (with .06 candles), including updated variances and site modifications. e She explained that the application addresses multiple variances, including those related to drive-thru operations, impervious coverage, and signage. - The project proposes 64 new trees, exceeding the required 22, and includes landscape buffers to mitigate environmental impacts. © | Variances for front yard parking, curb placement near structures, and signage area and number were justified based on site context and aesthetic considerations. © |The application

ental impacts. © | Variances for front yard parking, curb placement near structures, and signage area and number were justified based on site context and aesthetic considerations. © |The application aims to improve the visual environment, promote redevelopment, and align with the township’s master plan objectives. e Ms. Clark argued that the project would not substantially impair zone intent or public good, citing traffic safety and corridor character improvements. ¢ She explained that there are 500 feet measurements from building to building and curbeuts to curbeuts. e She explained that the minimum S-acre lot size variance was withdrawn.