5/1/24, 8/7/24, 12/4/24, 1/15/25, 3/5/25, 5/7/25, 6/18.25, 8/20/25 AND SEPTEM BER 17, 2025, M EETING) Testimony given 3/5/25, 6/18/25, No additional notice

Donna Jennings, Esq, from the law firm of Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer, on behalf of the applicant. The last time they were here was in August. They submitted revised plans. They were supposed to be here in September but it was carried due to quorum. Ms. Jennings wanted to make sure for the record that all Board members have certified. Ms. Cipriani advised all Board members have reviewed all the videos and documents and certified. Ms. Jennings said their engineer will go over the minor revisions and they have a new reports dated August 13, 2025 from both Morgan and RVE. Eric Halpert, Licensed PE in State of NJ, duly sworn by Bd Attorney. Board accepts his credentials. Mr. Halpert discussed minor revisions. Revised site plan exhibit was provided. His testimony is only to discuss the revisions, at the Boards request he has prepared a phasing plan. Sheet C301 and C300 depict phasing plan. C300 depicts the plan while the tent is in operation, the site will be improved with additional gravel area, additional asphalt. There will be a section of 15 spots, followed by a section of 4 spots, in total 19 spots servicing the tent. The ordinance requirement for a 650sq ft place of worship is 17 spots. The applicant is requesting this parking remain gravel as the tent is temporary. The applicant would improve the graded rear asphalt and add additional asphalt for parking for the wrestling school. Phase 2 depicts how the site will operate when the tent is gone. The parking spaces that previously existed will no longer be there. The wrestling school will be improved with parking spaces that are asphalt and the gravel area will remain just for emergency turn around. The wrestling school will have 2 EV spaces and ADA spaces compliant with the requirement. This is all the improvements proposed. Cipriani said if the Board were to issue a condition that after CO is received for the permanent Shul, what length of time they will need to take down the tent. Ms. Jennings stated 30 days. When the permanent Shul is in place the tent, concrete pad and hvac will all be demolished. Dr. Hofstein asked how many spots the wrestling school will have after the tent is removed. Mr. Halpert said 29 asphalt spaces and 2 EV spaces and 10 green banked spaces. Mr. Martins raised a point about the EV spaces and proximity to a structure. Mr. Tremer said it is always a great concern, they are suggesting the spaces be located as far from structure as possible. Mr. Tremer asked what if the future of the property. The Rabi will no longer occupy the home. Ms. Cipriani said the request was to allow two principal uses but the uses would shift. So phase 1 principal use is Shul and wrestling school and when tent is gone, the two uses would be the single family dwelling and the school. Mr. Tremer asked if the EV are necessary, Mr. Halpert said at least 1 is required by law. Dr. Hofstein asked what the reason to have principal structures is, why not have the home and the school an accessory. Ms. Cipriani advised the school was approved as a home occupation but the owner no longer lives in the home. Dr. Hofstein noted from last minutes, wrestling school is great benefit to the community and can occur without detriment to the community. Dr. Hofstein agreed with the testimonial about the school but is concerned this issue is over land use. The wrestling school would need two variances, one for use and one for principal structure. Dr. Hofstein asked Ms. Jennings if she still stands by her statement, she does not represent the school and if the Board does not want to grant the D variance then she would ask Board to approve the Shul. Ms. Jennings agreed, she would like to see the school continue. The main argument is it is the same exact use that it has been for years and when it was granted the Board found that it did not interfere with the adjacent property. Dr. Hofstein said once he sold the house that changed the use and he lost his variance. Ms. Rosal asked if the house will remain vacant. Ms. Jennings said no someone will live there, if the home is sold the wrestling school will be part of the property. Mr. Peters asked about the phase 1 parking improvement, and the time frame for completing those. Ms. Halpert said should the Board grant approval they will be