Case answered that they usually stay around 15 dogs, but they have enough room for the 20 if they needed. Ms. Bradley opened to the public. Paul Revere, W. Commodore address was sworn in by Bd Attorney. Asked if it is a school and if so will there be a building to see slides? Mr. Stevens said no, just the small office where they muster and then they are taken out to the dogs. Mr. Revere is concerned if it grows will they be able to handle the traffic? Ms. Bradley reminded the resident that this business is by appointment only and that they will abide by their statement of operations. Donald Cove, neighbor of applicant sworn in by Bd Attorney. Mr. Cove is in support of everything being done at the farm and an asset to the community, finds it great therapy for Vets. Steve Forsythe, Rugged Cross Motorcycle Club sworn in by Bd Attorney. His club hosts a run every year in support of Veterans when they come back from war, and they have a great relationship with the farm. Christine Watson, 1383 W. Veterans Hgwy duly sworn by Bd attorney. She stated she is never disturbed by traffic, she enjoys hearing the wolves at night. Noted by Mr. Jackson that there were at least 15 supporters. No one in attendance that opposed it. Ms. Bradley closed public session. Mr. Jackson gave his summation, stating this business has evolved over 20 years, no problems reported. Respectfully submit that they meet the criteria for the variance and will leave it up to the board. Ms. Cipriani stated they are hear for D1 variance, also variance was discussed for 8ft fence to be see through, site plan waiver, and some of the conditions Mr. Peters proposed: if board is inclined that it be conditioned on operational parameters as per statement of operations, which would be incorporated into an ordinance, residence is the primary use with sanctuary secondary, and memorandum put on the time of sale so any buyer would be aware of zoning board approval should there be one. Relocating the shed and updating survey to show shed and dumpster. As per Mr. Rohmeyer the signage does not require a variance.

Motion to approve with stipulations/Hudak Second/Rosal Eligible to Vote and Yes Vote: Bressi, Heiman, Hofstein, Hudak, Rosal, Martins, Bradley

Mr. Bressi and Ms. Bradley both stated presentation was very well done, their statement of operations, public testimony and page 7 showing list of all they give to the township is a testament to the business and what it means to the community.

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2) SWANBORNE LLC (PRELIMINARY/FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION 662-1 APPROVAL AMMENTDMENT) BLOCK: 20701/20801 LOT: 3/1,8,9,10,11,12,15,16,17,18,28 ZONE: RG-2 LOCATION: WHITESVILLE AND EAST VETERANS HIGHWAY

Mr. Hudak recused himself.

Ms. Cipriani pointed out to the Applicants Attorney the time and discussed that it would be his decision if he wanted to begin testimony tonight or wait and postpone until the next meeting. Mr. Giunco, the applicant's attorney, said he wanted to proceed and get through as much testimony as they can. John Giunco Esq, Ian Borden, John Rey Traffic all duly sworn by Bd Attorney. Board accepted their credentials. Mr. Giunco stated that the application has been before the board for some time, the applicant needs to address wetland issues that had changed from original application, when the project was fully approved. Wetlands had to be reevaluated and the result is less plots from 205, now it is 192 lots. The changes that go along with multifamily and house of worship are unchanged. They are seeking to modify unit count and request phasing plan that has been modified 2023-17, limited Phasing 170 houses with 8 affordable units, Phase 2 62 with 16 affordable units and Phase 3 60 with 16 affordable units. Mr. Giunco turned it over to Mr. Borden to discuss the project. Mr. Borden stated the property is bounded by 3 county roads, it is approximately 158 acres, and it is in RG-2 Residential Zone, regional growth zone of Pinelands. The Regional Growth Zone is an area that promotes growth, subject to satisfying environmental constraints. The property has a number of houses, the Northern portion of the project has three lakes, and this is former Maple Lake Campground and Whitlock Dr. Higher density single family lots are a conditional use in this zone. They have 10,000 sq. ft., 100x100 ft. lots, with public sewer. In addition they were obligated to do a traffic study. Those provisions are all met, in addition with all the other bulk zone requirements. The project had been approved 205 single family lots, 202 to be built and three houses that will remain. The site has been in planning for at least 10 years. There is proposed access to E Veterans Highway, S Hope Chapel Rd, and Denton