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Stevens described the zone is RD, which permits residential housing at a low density 3.8 acres, the property across the street is located in a neighborhood commercial zone which is why business's across the street. He believes it to be a very safe and well run facility. Mr. Stevens described the improvements that will be made to the site plan. NW corner is existing home and detached garage it will remain owner's primary residence, the driveway that goes from W Veterans Hgwy leads up to the garage and connects to a gravel lot. The gravel lot is used for guest parking. There is a small office/retail space and then right behind that is the pens where the animals are kept and behind that is a large play yard for the animals. In addition to D1 variance, they are seeking a waiver of providing a site plan they are not looking to make any improvements or changes to what exists. Mr. Stevens compared it to a local farm market. The home was constructed in 1936, so it pre-dates the Pinelands and Jackson Township land use rules. It has the 80ft setback, one of the corners is over by 6 inches, if the board feels this is something the applicant needs to address as a non-conforming variant the applicant would seek out that variance. Two structures on the plan, shed and a trailer. The trailer is being removed from property and the shed will be moved behind that 80ft setback. The employees park vehicles in the home owner's driveway, the guest's park in the gravel lot. The location is by appointment only and the farm keeps the groups to a limited number of guests. Dr. Hofstein questioned about parking, zoning laws require a certain number of spots, and do they have to have it marked? Mr. Stevens answered average day 10 people working on farm and guest have maximum 15 cars in the gravel, it is not marked in traditional parking lot, they are trying to keep with the rural feel. Mr. Peters said there is not a particular parking standard for this specific use in Jackson Land Use Ordinance, this specific use isn't permitted simply because it is just not listed in our code. Mr. Stevens testified that they regulate the number of vehicles coming to the site, and will satisfy any parking need that the board might determine. If the board finds that this testimony is sufficient for this type of parking, the board can set a limit of how many vehicles can be placed on the site and if they exceed then they would have to come back for site plan. Mr. Martins – does this fit in any zoning code in town? Mr. Stevens reply no it does not fit due to its specific use. Mark Rohmeyer found most similar parking in the code for an animal care facility 1 space for 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area, for this site it require 8 and they have 15. Septic and well on property, the well is 1.1 ft. in located on the property. Mr. Stevens addressed questions submitted by letter from Board Professionals concerning the fenced in area on the Eastern part of site along Colliers Mills, it is not part of Howling Woods, and it was put up by home owner to protect some native wild flowers that are growing there. Mr. Heiman is questioning the shed, office and the trailer. Mr. Stevens said the shed is for storage, the office/retail is 500 sq. ft. and it is just a point to gather guests and give instruction to them before going out to visit the wolf dogs. Mr. Heiman is asking is there two principal uses on this property, Mr. Stevens said the retail space and howling woods operate as one. Ms. Cipriani wants attorney to clarify is there two principle uses and one accessory use. Mr. Stevens states that the home will remain on the property and home owner will live there. Mr. Hudak wants them to commit to the use. Applicant attorney agreed and stated the primary use is single family residence and animal sanctuary is secondary. Wolf statue and sign, name plate sign as per ordinance. Mr. Stevens stated the 10ft buffer that is required is satisfied, except for the adjoining property of Rugged Motorcycle Club, the owners of the Club have agreed with existing buffer. The farm is used for educational and charity. The municipal land use law point A, encourage municipal action to guide appropriate use or development all lands in this state in a manner that will promote public health safety morals and general welfare. Mr. Heiman – do they need a variance for 8ft fence? If the board feel a variance is required the applicant would request that. Mr. Heiman said they should stipulate it would be a see through fence and blends in with the woods. Mr. Heiman asked about emergency vehicles? Mr. Stevens referred to site plan page 17, the property is easily accessed from the front driveway. In addition the fire department inspects the property annually. The applicant is happy to request further approval. Mr. Peters stated they have addressed required purpose of zoning. The waiver of site plan he suggested the board create an affirmative resolution to this specific to this use, layout a plan for what they are going to be doing and what they are not going to be doing. List the limits as far as animals on site, people and parking, how visitors are controlled, water and sewer for people that live, visit and work on the site. Applicant pointed to statement of operations that gives specific details to the questions raised by Mr. Peters. Mr. Jackson said that applicant would stipulate that use is specifically tied into adherence to those operations and any expansion would require them to go before the board. Dr. Hofstein – asked what will happen for future use of property if business sold or closed up, Mr. Peters said a change in use would require new owners to come back to the board. Mr. Jackson suggested a memorandum that runs with the land that advises future purchasers that there is a resolution of approval that must be abided by, instead of deed restriction. Ms. Cipriani agrees with Mr. Jackson's idea on the memorandum. Mr. Heiman – dumpster for trash removal? There is a dumpster and recycling on site, refuse is picked up by a private hauler, animal waste is bagged and is picked up multiple times a day and disposed of via a dumpster, and recycling is picked up by town. Ms. Rosal asked about 15 dogs vs 20 dogs maximum, if they will have room for them or need to expand? Ms.