Letter Requesting Extension of Approval athletic center 10 16 2025

FINAL — V1 — SKW — 10.18.23 25. | Nomember of the Public asked questions of Mr. Dougherty. 26. Kevin Malanga, a member of the Public, having an address of 57 Ridge Road, West Orange, was duly sworn according to law and provided testimonial commentary on the application. 27. Mr. Malanga testified that the Applicant has been a "good neighbor" in operating the existing athletic complex and he indicated that he would be supportive of the proposal, if the Board were to impose the following conditions: (i) no music would be played when the overhead garage doors of the proposed fitness center are open; (ii) no music would be played on the second- floor balcony of the proposed fitness center; (iii) only current students and faculty would be permitted to use the proposed fitness center; (iv) all proposed exterior-facing glazing would be equipped with bird strike-resistant technology or features; and (v) any interior lights within the proposed fitness center would be equipped with motion sensors. 28. Mr. Malanga also presented expert witness testimony from Dr. Christine Shepherd, Director of the American Bird Conservancy, having a business address of 431 Savage Farm Drive, Ithica, New York. Dr. Shepherd was duly sworn according to law, provided her credentials, and was accepted by the Board as an expert in ornithology, with particular expertise regarding bird strikes. 29, Dr. Shepherd testified that: (i) the expanded use of glass building facades over the past decade has lead to approximately one million bird strike deaths per year, according to studies; (ii) birds are generally unable to recognize the presence of glass barriers; (iii) in her expert opinion, the proposal would cause a substantial number of bird deaths, in the absence of preventative measures; (iv) there are various types of bird-safe features that can be implemented on exterior glazing, including ultraviolet light screens, etching, and pattern screens; (v) etching and pattern screens are the most effective forms of bird-strike resistance, as UV light screens are ineffective ll