April 15, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes

Mr. Cardoza asked how garbage collection would operate within the parking structure. Mr. Facchino stated large front-loading garbage trucks would not fit. Smaller rear- loading garbage trucks would likely be used instead. Pickup frequency would depend on the building’s actual waste generation. PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS Ms. Apte asked if there would be circulation issues as the tandem spaces are being used. Ms. Moore deferred the question to the traffic engineer. Ms. Apte requested revised circulation diagrams showing safe maneuvering for garbage trucks on both the eastern and western sides of the site. Mr. Facchino agreed to provide circulation analyses using appropriately sized trucks. Several board members deferred many operational questions to future architectural testimony. Ms. Apte requested written confirmation from the township fire department regarding the revised location of EV charging spaces and ADA spaces. Ms. Moore agreed this could be made a condition of approval. Ms. Apte asked how snow removal would be handled in open parking areas and whether stackers would be impacted! Mr. Facchino stated snow would be managed using small equipment. Minor storms would allow on-site snow stacking. Major storms would require snow hauling off-site by truck. Ms. Apte discussed landscaping adjacent to a proposed modular block wall. Mr. Facchino stated the wall would only reach approximately two feet in height. The township forester would review the plan. Ms. Apte asked if revised landscaping submissions had already been sent to the Township Forester. Mr. Facchino stated it was submitted, and was told to go forward with the approval process. Ms. Apte raised concerns about lighting levels along Sheridan Avenue. Mr. Facchino stated he personally visited the site at night and agreed additional lighting would improve visibility and aesthetics. Ms. Apte revisited earlier concerns regarding steep slope disturbance. Mr. Facchino testified that revised plans eliminated all disturbance to steep slopes. Mr. MacNeill asked whether EV spaces would be installed immediately or phased as “make-ready” spaces. Mr. Facchino initially stated state law allows phased installation. Ms. Moore then clarified the developer intends to install all EV charging infrastructure from the outset rather than phase installation over time. Mr. MacNeill asked whether the applicant could

tion. Ms. Moore then clarified the developer intends to install all EV charging infrastructure from the outset rather than phase installation over time. Mr. MacNeill asked whether the applicant could comply with remaining technical stormwater management comments from his April 10, 2026 review letter, particularly regarding the O&M manual, recording requirements, and minor revisions. Mr. Facchino confirmed the applicant would comply with those engineering comments. PUBLIC QUESTION Kevin Malanga (Ridge Road) asked Mr. Facchino about endangered species on the site. Mr. Facchino confirmed he was unaware of any endangered species on the property. Mr. Malanga asked if Mr. Facchino is an environmental biologist and what the basis of his statement is. Mr. Facchino said he is not an environmental biologist. Mr. Facchino emphasized that the applicant is not disturbing the steep slopes.