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Supporting Documentation · Jan 15, 2026

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

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would be more appropriate for the Operator/Owner to answer questions regarding noise. Ms. Joyce Rudin, 38 Woodland Avenue, asked if no outdoor seating would parking be lowered. Mr. Petry answered in the affirmative. Ms. Palwasha Deftani 1043 Smith Manor Boulevard asked if there will be a generator on the premises. Mr. Petry deferred to the Operator/Owner. Mr. John Jackson 1016 Smith Manor Boulevard asked about the light fixtures and if outdoor speakers are being proposed for the new seating area. Mr. Petry deferred the question to the Operator/Owner. Mr. Richard Aukland, 10 Crown View Drive, Apt 410, questioned the parking lot lighting and the height of the deck; Ms Beverly Koval, Crown View Unit 410; Ms. Susan Aukland, 10 Smith Manor Blvd asked how long it will take the diner emplouess to clean the deck after the last patron has lefi;’ Kevin Malagna, 57 Ridge Road, asked about whether the deck will impact the rock face and whether or not any geo-techical studies were performed; Mr. Tony Wright, 1012 Smith Manor Blvd asked about the closing time for the deck and wheher it would be used in the winter; the Applicant’s general manager responded that the intent is to only use the deck in the warm weather months; Sharon Feinsod 516 Smith Manor Boulevard said that the bulk of lighting comes from lampposts and sounds from automobiles. She asked if there is any comparison inside the diner to indicate that the noise on deck (behavior) would transfer to deck. Mr. Petry said that there is no information and sound is only monitored at the property line; and WHEREAS, the following members of the public made public comment about the Application: Mr. Christian Wypasek offered his thanks to the Board and stated his opposition to the deck; Tez Roro, 24 Hutton Avenue, voiced her opinion that the Applicant’s attorney appeared to be condescending in his responses to members of the public; 6139105-1

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