10:41The board’s approval centered around the applicant’s need for temporary facilities, including a tent, office trailers, and relocated equipment outside the building, to maintain operations. These provisional structures were initially authorized in 2021, with a condition they remain for no more than three years. However, the applicant’s representative, Corey Klein, explained that unforeseen delays, including budget constraints and evolving technologies, warranted an extension.

Michael Marinelli from Menlo Engineering provided an in-depth analysis of the site plan, describing how these temporary structures were essential for continuing operations. Marinelli highlighted the logistical challenges faced by the applicant, such as the displacement of 42 parking spaces due to the setup of temporary facilities. Despite a reduction in parking from the required 89 spaces to 65, the applicant assured the board that operations remained efficient.

24:28Further complicating the site’s layout, temporary relocations included dumpsters moved to accommodate access for tractor trailers, as well as portable toilets for workers. These adjustments, while necessary, required a parking variance and other setback variances, including a rear yard setback which fell short of zoning requirements.

Groundwater management was another focal point of the discussion. The applicant described containment measures to manage groundwater from ongoing testing. Adequate signage was also placed to restrict unauthorized vehicle access, supporting the site’s compliance with fire district requirements.

33:24The board was careful in reviewing these modifications, emphasizing the need for regulatory compliance and ensuring that the temporary facilities did not impede emergency vehicle access. After thorough deliberation, the board, confident in the applicant’s adherence to previous conditions and the necessity for the extension, voted unanimously to approve the request.

02:12In addition to the main application, the board addressed a series of other matters. These included approving a minor site plan with a variance for Nor Manor Associates and a redevelopment plan consistency review for a property on Lacawana Avenue. Both items received unanimous support after brief discussions.