22 1 20 Katsanos Chit Chat Diner West Orange Prior Zoning Board Resolution of Approval

WHEREAS, the West Orange Public Advocate, Mr. Sarabraj Thapar, questioned the witneses about the below deck parking spaces and safety precautions necessary for providing parking under an occupied deck; and WHEREAS, the Applicant offered the following exhibits: A-1 Existing Condtion Plan- Colorized A-2 Layout Plan- Colorized A-3 Grading and Draining Plan, Colorized A-4 Lighting Plan- Colorzied WHEREAS, the following members of the public cross-examined the Applicant’s witnesses: Ms. Palwasha Deftani, 1043 Smith Manor Boulevard, asked Mr. Petry how secure the deck and canopy will be. She also asked what steps are being taken to ensure people do not throw litter over the cliff. Mr. Petry responded that the t the edge of the deck is 75 feet from the cliff so he did not think it would be an issue. Mr. Christian Wypasek, 1020 Smith Manor Boulevard, asked about the HOA boundary lawsuit and how does the site plan provide vegetation screening. Mr. Williams objected to the question about the lawsuit and Ms. Beirne added that the HOA agreement and any lawsuit concerning same are not before this Board. Mr. Wypasek also asked if the deck will have lighting, to which Mr. Petry responded in the affirmative. Mr. Wypasek also asked about private events, whether there will be a P.A. system, and whether party hosts would be allowed to bring there own portable P.A. system; Ms. Kate Distasio, 1010 Smith Manor Boulevard, asked about the height impact and whether the new structure is higher than the existing building. Mr. Petry deferred to the architect for the answer to that question. Ms. Emily Jones, 1094 Smith Manor Boulevard, asked about the noise/light ordinances. Mr. Petry answered that light will have reduced glare and spillage but it 6139105-1