Prior Resolutions of Approval submission

and reasonable. The proposed use, as demonstrated by the testimony of Monsignor Kelly and Mr. Steck, is integral to the core function of Seton Hall as a school. The specific location of the Subject Property is key, as it is in close proximity to Seton Hall’s academic facilities and other fields located on Northfield Avenue, and Seton Hall owns no other property in close proximity available for it to expand upon. Furthermore, there is no additional large tract of land in close proximity to the Seton Hall School building on Northfield Avenue available for Seton Hall to build the proposed athletic facilities. 25. This Application poses no threat or potential harm to either the Indiana bat or its breeding habits or sites. No witness testified that they were aware of Indiana bats actually being on the Subject Property. For example, Amy Green, the objector's environmental science witness, testified that she had no actual knowledge of Indiana bats at the Subject Property. Green testimony of November 5, 2009 at page 130. Ms. Green further testified that a significant part of North Jersey includes habitats for the Indiana bat. Green testimony from December 3, 2009 at page 58. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service further advised that if the removal of trees at the Subject Property occurred during non-breeding season, the months of September through March, it would be acceptable to remove trees without any impact to the Indiana bats’ breeding habits. Seton Hall agreed that the removal of any trees would occur during this time period, and same will be made a condition of approval. In addition, Seton Hall actually performed at bat mist net -29-