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15 - Chairman Bagoff stated that his recommendation would avoid losing a large number of parking spaces and that the architect-engineer could determine the most appropriate locations for the islands. - Mr. Petry clarified that the applicant was already adding tree islands in Lot C. He pointed out that several areas shown on the plan were new islands and emphasized that the applicant had already incorporated landscaping into the parking lots. - Mr. Petry then explained that in Lot B they were adding several islands as well. - Chairman Bagoff asked whether those islands would contain trees. - Mr. Petry confirmed that trees would be planted in those islands, consistent with how they had planted them elsewhere, but indicated that he did not believe this necessarily eliminated the need for the variance. - Chairman Bagoff stated that he would definitely agree with the C2 variance if trees were placed in the islands. In his view, that would satisfy the ordinance. - Mr. Guarino stated from his experience artificial turf generates approximately 20% more heat than regular grass. He said there is a significant difference between running on grass and running on turf and offered that information as another consideration when looking at alternatives. - Mr. Petry responded that his firm had been responsible for the first cork-based turf field in New Jersey, located in Glen Ridge near the Glen Ridge-Montclair border. He stated that the cork-based turf was considerably cooler but acknowledged the concern that black rubber pellets can heat up significantly. PUBLIC QUESTIONS - Kathy Dent, 5 Deerfield Drive, raised a concern regarding the landscaping in the rear of the property, along her lot and the other lots on Deerfield Drive. She stated that trees had been removed and that dirt and earth had been moved, changing the landscape in the rear of the property. Ms. Dent asked whether anything further would be done on the property side along Deerfield Drive, including whether additional trees or plants would be added and whether the dirt that had been thrown down the incline into people’s yards would be stabilized or otherwise addressed. Mr. Petry responded that they had received notification of an issue at that location and had looked into it. He stated that he had not personally looked into whether soil had moved down the hill, but he would make it a point to inspect the area

otification of an issue at that location and had looked into it. He stated that he had not personally looked into whether soil had moved down the hill, but he would make it a point to inspect the area and coordinate with the municipal Engineer’s office. GENERAL DISCUSSION - Ms. McGovern began reviewing the proposed conditions and the requested C2 variances. - Ms. McGovern stated that the first condition was that the apartment would be used for staff members or employees only and would be deed restricted for that purpose. - Ms. McGovern stated that one of the requested variances was from the stormwater ordinance. In consideration of that relief, the applicant would submit the requested information and comply with all requirements and requests contained in Mr. MacNeill’s report. - Mr. MacNeill clarified that the relevant report was dated June 4, 2026, and that the requested relief was from Section 25.29.4S2. Ms. McGovern confirmed the information and continued reviewing the conditions.