Letter Requesting Extension of Approval athletic center 10 16 2025

FINAL — V1 — SKW — 10.18.23 at nighttime; (vi) almost 50% of bird-building collisions occur on one (1) to three (3) story buildings; (vii) interior lights attract birds and so may contribute to bird collisions with buildings and other structures; and (viii) as an expert in the field, she recommends that the Applicant integrate motions sensors on internal lighting fixtures and glazing features to minimize bird collisions with the proposed athletic center. 30. On questioning by members of the Board and Board Professionals, Dr. Shepherd testified that: (i) birds can be injured while flying at any speed and colliding with a building; (ii) studies show that birds can collide with buildings while flying from any direction, not just north or south; (iii) she is unaware of any existing statute or regulation in New Jersey that requires the use of bird-strike resistant building materials, though various other States do have such rules; (iv) bird strike-resistant building materials are relatively inexpensive; and (v) she believes that the Applicant would be making a good attempt at mitigating the potential for bird collisions by agreeing to integrate anti bird strike features on the proposed fitness center's glazing. 31. Except for Mr. Malanga and Dr. Shepherd, no member of the Public commented on the Applicant's proposal; no member of the Public objected to this application. 32. Mr. Grygiel advised that (i) the proposal does not require bulk variance relief and (ii) the Board's prior findings that the existing athletic field was an inherently beneficial use and that the Sica test was satisfied are material to the Board's consideration of the current application. 33. The Applicant, through its various witnesses and representatives, stipulated to the following conditions of approval, if so granted by the Board: i. All athletic training activities related to the proposed fitness center must take place indoors; ii. Additional/enhanced landscape screening shall be added to the area south of the existing field house, to the satisfaction of the Board Professionals; 12