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16 ○ Ms. Moore notes that there has been no testimony establishing that the culvert needs to be improved. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether Mr. Jarmel has researched the property's flood history. Mr. Jarmel says he has not personally done so but explains that the project's civil engineers have reviewed the issue, communicated with the DEP, and obtained DEP approvals and letters. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether the property is located in the B2 zone. Mr. Jarmel says he believes it is. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether the proposed use is a conditional use in the B2 zone. Mr. Jarmel says that is his understanding but notes that it is primarily a planning question. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether the B2 zone's bulk standards refer to the R1 zone. Mr. Jarmel says he does not know and explains that the civil engineers and planners performed the zoning evaluation. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether Mr. Jarmel researched the zoning when preparing the architectural plans. Mr. Jarmel reiterates that the civil engineers and planners conducted the zoning analysis and advised him regarding the applicable requirements. - Mr. Turteltaub asks where Mr. Jarmel obtained the permissible building height. Mr. Jarmel points to drawing C002, which contains a zoning schedule prepared by the civil engineer. Mr. Jarmel explains that the zoning schedule contains the information on which the architectural design was based. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether determining the applicable average height under the zoning ordinance would be a question for the planner. Mr. Jarmel agrees. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether the methodology for calculating average height would also be a matter for the planner. Mr. Jarmel says it would involve the planner and civil engineer. - Mr. Turteltaub points to the average-height calculation on drawing C002 and asks whether Mr. Jarmel prepared it. Mr. Jarmel says he did not. Mr. Jarmel explains that although his firm prepared the drawings, they are signed and sealed by Anthony Faccino, a professional engineer who is also a professional planner. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether Mr. Jarmel can testify about site triangles for the site's access points. Mr. Jarmel says he cannot because that is within the expertise of the traffic and civil engineers. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether Mr. Jarmel evaluated whether the plan and layout would work when designing the building. Mr. Jarmel states

hat is within the expertise of the traffic and civil engineers. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether Mr. Jarmel evaluated whether the plan and layout would work when designing the building. Mr. Jarmel states that, from an architectural design standpoint, the project was evaluated for functionality and that he believes the design works very well. He also states that he believes the project provides significant benefits to the community by helping address its affordable housing needs - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether Mr. Jarmel analyzed how vehicles entering through the western entrance would interact with cars backing out of parking spaces or leaving the area. Mr. Jarmel says that analysis would be more within the traffic expert's area of responsibility. - Mr. Turteltaub asks whether Mr. Jarmel's earlier comments regarding vehicles being able to make K-turns were based on his own expertise. Mr. Jarmel says the traffic engineer should testify regarding that issue, although the matter was discussed during the design process and the traffic engineer advised the team regarding the width of the drive aisles. - Mr. Turteltaub asks about the reduction of the project from the original 105 units to 95 units and then questions Mr. Jarmel about the West Orange Fair Share Housing Plan. Mr. Jarmel says he does not believe such a plan exists. - Mr. Turteltaub presents a document obtained from the West Orange website and asks Mr. Jarmel whether he has seen it before. Mr. Jarmel says he has not.