Township of Medicine's zoning board of adjustment regular meeting of December 16th, 2025 is now in session. Adequate notice of this meeting as required by the open public meetings act of 1975 has been provided by the annual notice published in the home news and trabune on December 13th, 2024. Has been posted
in the main lobby of this complex on December 18th, 2024. Please join me in the pledge of allegiance to the flag >> to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible
with liberty and justice for all. >> Madam secretary roll call please. >> Mr. Carly >> here. >> Mr. Bignell >> here. >> Miss Shaw >> here. >> Mr. Mr. Aayat >> here, >> Mr. Chabra >> here, >> Mr. Cerrito
>> here, >> Mr. Schneider >> here, >> Mr. Dvet >> here, >> Mr. Sedaha >> here, >> vice chair Gorman >> here, >> and chairman Gumba >> here. >> Thank you, >> madam secretary. First uh date of minutes for consideration >> November 18th, 2025 for approval.
>> What's the board's pleasure? >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Motion made by Vice Chairman Gorman, second by Mr. Certo. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Mr. Chabra, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Certo, >> yes on the motion >> by Cheryl Gorman, >> yes. >> And Chairman Kumba,
>> yes on the motion. >> And the next set of minutes, >> November 25th, 2025 for approval. >> What's the board's pleasure? >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Motion made by Vice Chairman Gorman, second by Mr. Crito. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Chabra, >> yes to the motion.
>> Mr. Cerrito, >> yes on the motion. >> Mr. Schneider, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Devet, >> yes on the motion. Vice Chair Gorman, >> yes on a motion. >> And Chairman Gumba, >> yes on the motion. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, Madam Secretary. Uh, first resolution for consideration,
>> Z33 2024, Asian Fresh of Edison for approval. >> Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Motion made by Vice Chairman Gorman, seconded by Mr. Schneider. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Chabra, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Cerrito, >> yes on the motion. >> Mr. Schneider, >> yes to the motion.
>> Vice Chair Gorman, >> yes on a motion. >> And Chairman Gumba, >> yes on the motion. Next resolution >> Z8 2025 Sacred Foundation for approval. >> Motion to approve. >> Second motion by Vice Chairman of Gorman, second by Mr. Schneider. Roll call, please.
>> Mr. Schneider, >> yes to the motion. >> Vice Chair Gorman. >> Yes on the motion. >> And Chairman Gumba. >> Yes on the motion. And the final resolution for consideration. >> The 202 2025 Anda Patel for approval.
>> Motion to approve. >> Second. Motion made by Vice Chairman Gorman. Second by Mr. Crito. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Chabra, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Cerrito, >> yes on the motion. >> Vice Chair Gorman, >> yes on the motion. >> And Chairman Gump. >> Yes on the motion. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, Madam Secretary. Uh, we have a few announcements for this evening.
Uh, please bear with me. First, uh, KZ220, Lamar advertising of Penn LLC at 81 and 101 US Highway 1. It'll be carried until June January 27th, 2026. If you're here for this case, Z22020,
uh, will not be heard this evening. It will be held heard on January 27th, 2026 with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. here in council chambers. If you received a notice, you will not receive another notice. This will serve as your notice. Case Z13, 2025, Lake Home
Renovations LLC at 17 Gan Place has been carried to January 27th, 2026. If you're here for this case Z13 2025, it will be heard on January 27th, 2026 with a meeting beginning at 7 p.m. here in council chambers. If you received the
notice, you will not receive another notice. This will serve as your notice. KZ27 2025 VOS Chararma at 36 Rainford Road has been carried to January 27th, 2026. Here for this case, Z27, 2025, it will
not be heard on this will not be heard this evening. It'll be heard January 27th, 2026 with the meeting beginning at 700 p.m. here in council chambers. If you received the notice, you will not receive another notice. Okay. Z34 2023 Muhammad Zubar at 106
James Street has been carried to February 17th, 2026. If you're here for this case, Z34 2023, it will not be heard this evening. It will be heard on February 17th, 2026 with a meeting beginning at 7 p.m. here in council
chambers. If you received the notice, you will not receive another notice. This will serve as your notice. Finally, uh KZ31 2025 Tanuja Adani at 110 Calvert Avenue East will be carried to a later date. Uh
and their notice will be required. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. is a regular meeting of the township of Edison zoning board of adjustment. The board is composed of Edison Township presidents appointed by the mipal council who volunteer their time and service to the board. MSU land use law requires that members successfully
complete a land use training course administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. This board also holds in-house training conducted by our board professionals. The zoning board abides by the provision of the munuse law in addition to our board's bylaws. The zoning board is a quasi judicial land use board which
differs from the township planning board. Under the mipal land use law, board members are required to be impartial and are not allowed to discuss any case prior to being considered at a hearing. All applicants will have the opportunity to present their case before the board along with the opportunity for board members and board professionals to question the applicant and their
witnesses. At the conclusion of the applicant's presentation of their case, the case will open to the public. Residents within 200 ft of the subject property will be heard, followed by residents from outside of 200 ft. All residents will be sworn in. They'll provide their name and address and they'll be given six minutes to comment
on the application being considered without the opportunity for a rebuttal. Residents may ask questions of the applicant, the applicants professionals and board professionals. The board requests that these questions are asked prior to any commentary being made on the application. Once commentary begins, the resident's timer will begin. The
applicant will be allowed the opportunity for cross-examination of their witnesses. Under the law, the chair is allowed to stop any commentary which is repetitive or an attempt to filibuster the board. Further, chair is allowed to stop any commentary that is irrelevant to the case or prohibited from the board's consideration. Once the
public portion is closed, all public comments are ended unless new testimony is presented by the applicant. Following the closure of the public portion, the applicant will have the right of summation on their application. Following summation, the case will go to the board for a decision. This procedure has been followed by the board and is similar to the procedures followed by
boards of adjustment statewide. Mr. Land use law requires a board to engage in a balancing act and is not required to strictly apply township ordinances, zoning plan, or master plan. As a board of adjustment, variances are granted when appropriately necessary following all legal considerations. As has been
the case with prior boards, this board will see where we're at if we are still in session around 10:30 p.m. I ask that all applicants, professionals, and residents show respect to each other and be civil throughout all proceedings. I ask that you withhold applause, booing, or interrupting of anyone while they are speaking. The chair will not tolerate
any outbursts by applicants, professionals, or the public. Further, since most cases are being recorded by a court reporter, I ask the speakers do not speak over one another. Madam Secretary, first case on the agenda, please. >> Case number Z29 2025 Vun Batia at 14
East Nwood Road. Applicant is seeking a bulk and use variance to construct a new single family home. The following standards have not been met. Maximum coverage by building required is 23%. Proposed is 29.8%. The maximum F required is 44. Proposed
is 47.5. Affected property is located in the RB zone designated as block number 113, lot number five on the Edison Township tax map. All noticing paperwork is in order. >> Good evening, Mr. SH. >> Good evening, Mr. Chairman, members of
the board. My name is Bernard Sh. I represent Dr. Via uh with reference to uh the property located at 14 East Noblewood Road. >> Mr. Shire, can you do me a favor? Can you bring that microphone close to you? Your fans at home want to hear you. >> I should know by now, shouldn't I? >> It's okay.
>> Uh once again, I'm Bernard Shy, firm of Conrey Conry and Shire, representing Dr. Badia uh with reference to this application at 14 East Nwood Road in Edison uh known as lot 5 in block 1103
in the RB zone. Uh it is presently uh consists of a single family vacant residence. The proposal is to demolish uh the existing building and construct a new single family home. uh the applicant uh requires
two variances. One is for maximum coverage by building uh permitted is 23% the proposed is 29.8%. Uh the maximum floor area ratio requ uh
permitted is 44% proposed is 47.5%. Uh the applicant uh will testify. Uh essentially uh the reason is that uh the applicant and his family consisting of
himself, his wife, and one three-year-old child. Uh plus his father and mother uh are living in a 1200 square foot condominium. Uh the father is disabled. Uh the applicant is a physician, his wife is a registered
nurse. Uh the father requires uh medical attention. Uh the uh applicant is proposing uh to build a house uh with uh facilities on the first floor for his
father who should not be climbing stairs. uh and uh the uh one of the other reasons is that the the uh child uh has a uh disability and the uh early
learning program uh which the child goes to is just down the street from this property. Uh the uh applicants uh architect is here to testify, Mr. Fishburn as well as uh our planner uh
John uh Dupant and uh unless the board has any preliminary questions, we're ready to proceed. >> Board of any preliminary questions, Mr. Sh. Seeing none, we'll proceed. >> I call Dr. Bia. >> Dr. Body, would you raise your right
hand? Do you solemnly swear or affirm to tell the whole truth, nothing but the truth to help you God? >> And state your full name for the record. You could have a seat, sir. >> Uh Dr. Bia, uh you are the uh applicant in this matter. Uh you're a licensed
physician in the New New Jersey. >> Yes. >> Uh and you >> Sorry, I'm going to hold you up. There you go, doctor. Thank you so much. >> You presently work out of JFK Medical Center. >> Yes. >> Uh your wife is a registered nurse. >> Yes. >> Uh and you have one child. >> Yes. >> How old is the child?
>> Three. Uh, and uh, presently, where are you residing? >> Uh, we, uh, we're in, uh, it's in a condo, um, near Middle Sex County College. It's a three-bedroom condo. >> And, uh, your father and mother live with you? >> Yes.
>> And your father is disabled. Is that correct? >> Uh, as of a year and a half ago. Yes. >> And he requires medical assistance uh, on a regular basis? >> Yes. He goes to see the doctor two to three times a month. >> All right. Uh and the home you're proposing has facilities which will
accommodate him where he can stay on the first floor. >> Yes. >> Uh obviously he has a problem climbing stairs. >> Yes. >> Uh additionally your uh your child has a disability for which he has an IEP.
>> Yes. He has ADD and speech impediment. >> And uh he goes to an early learning program for assistance with this. Correct. >> Yes. And where is that located with reference to the property you're proposing your new home on? >> It's just down the street from the
property. >> All right. Uh I have no other questions to Dr. Badia. >> Does the board have any questions for Dr. Bia? >> Seeing none. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Call Sean Fishburn. >> Raise your right hand. Do you solemnly
swear? Affirm to tell the whole truth. Nothing but the truth. Help you God. And you're going to need a microphone. Would you state your full name for the record? >> Sean Fishburn. S AU N and Fishburn. F I S H B U R N. >> And Mr. Fishburn, if you could please uh
provide the board with a summary of your background qualifications. >> Yes, I am lic I'm a architectural engineer licensed in New Jersey. Um I have over 15 years of experience. I went to Drexel University. um graduated in
2006 and I got my um my professional engineering license in 2015. >> And your license are current in good standing? >> Yes. >> Okay, we'll accept you. If you want to use the um easel over there, just bring the microphone with you. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you. Uh Mr. Fishburn, uh you designed uh the uh proposed single family home for Dr. Body and his family. >> Yes. >> Uh and uh did he indicate to you a lot of the needs he had with respect to the new residence?
>> Yes, he did. And did you in fact spend a lot of time talking with him and uh probably the contractor as to how to design this building? >> That is correct. Yes, we did. >> All right. Could you please uh give the board uh your insight and testimony as to what you've proposed?
>> Absolutely. >> Right now, the uh the existing dwelling is kind of L-shaped. So, what we did was we it's pretty much the same footprint just squared off and we shifted the
building back um a little bit. Uh we shifted it back so it conforms on the sideyard setbacks as well as the front yard setback. Now, the um the uh the first floor is uh has the uh
primary um I'm sorry, the in-law suite. And the in-law suite has a bathroom that has a shower that um is going to be handicap accessible. >> Right. Uh could you describe the rest of the uh structure?
>> Absolutely. So, it's uh it's uh two um two stories. There is no basement. It's going to be slab on grade. Uh the first floor will have the uh the kitchen. It'll have a onecar garage and it'll have the um uh the dining area as well
as the in-law suite. The uh second floor will have uh I'm sorry, also on the first floor there's going to be um a guest bedroom and the prayer room. The second floor has uh uh the primary master suite
as well as uh three other bedrooms. I believe it's three other bedrooms. Um and those bedrooms are for um Dr. B and his family. And and the first floor, the in-law suite is for his disabled father
and mother. The uh the third floor is um we're utilizing the uh attic trusses to get um extra storage into the uh for the house. >> All right. And uh now this uh the
building you're proposing uh has uh will have a coverage of 29.8%. Is that correct? >> That is correct. Uh, and the floor area ratio will be 47.5%. Is that also correct? >> That is correct.
>> And every effort was made to comply with the zoning ordinance as much as possible consistent with the needs of the family, I assume. >> That is correct. >> I have no other questions of the architect. >> Board of any questions for Mr. Fishburn. >> Yeah, Mr. Chairman. >> Mr. Dav.
So on on the first floor you have the prayer room. Also shows the queen-siz bed. Is it a bedroom or it's a prayer room? >> So primarily it's going to be a prayer room. We throw the bed in there to show I wanted to show Dr. Badia that if you
did have extra family or guests, you can use it as a guest room, but it's primarily a prayer room. >> Okay. And the attic has a attic has a full height attic. Correct. The attic does have floor height that we're utilizing the uh attic
pre-fabricated um roof trusses, the attic style. So, it's it's all open to, you know, for storage. So, >> it has a floor and it has the windows as well. >> There are windows there. Yes. >> Are you finishing that attic? >> I I'm not I don't believe so. No.
>> Any given any any time are you planning to finish the attic? >> Micro. He has a microphone. >> Mr. Shard, doctor is going to need to speak. >> Well, there's no microphone. You got to share yours. >> I apologize. >> I'll get this yet. >> I I want you to understand one thing.
The attic becomes habitable. If the height of the ceiling any any floor area on attic height goes above 7 foot, it would be considered as a floor area. As long as it stays below one/ird of the floor below. You realize that, right?
>> No, I did not. >> All right. So if it becomes more than one/ird of the 7t height ceiling in the attic, >> it would be considered as a floor area. It should be counted into floor area ratio. >> Understood. So when we do the uh um the design of the attic trusses will lower
that ceiling height. >> Yeah. Make sure that less than one/3. >> Less than one/3. Very good. Thank you. >> And then and you have a permanent stair there for the access and eress. Correct. >> The stairs. Yes. >> Would be permanent stair. >> I'm sorry. Say it again, sir. >> It would be permanent stair, right? It's
not the attics there. It just >> That is correct. Yes. It's it's it's it's for ease of access because there is no basement. We were looking for the storage and we wanted the the full um egress stairs, not just a pull down attic. >> All right. And not to finish in the
future. No b no no bedroom or no kitchen anything. You're adding in the attic. >> There's no plan like that at this point. I don't know. You know, I'm trying to build my family, so to have another kid, maybe another two kids, and if they decide to go to the attic, I don't know, but it'll probably be I'm planning to
have this home forever, so maybe 10 years down the line. I don't know. Uh, but nothing at this point. >> If you decide to do that, you'll have to come back to the board. >> I know. >> All right. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. >> Thank you, Mr. David. Anyone else for Mr. Fishburn? Mr. Chair, Mr. Cher, question um for the architect. Um, so I
see that there's a balcony from the third floor. What's that purpose? The full balcony from the third floor. >> The balcony was just just for aesthetics and for just a lookout. >> Okay. I mean, it's not a living space, right? >> It's not intended to be a living space.
>> Okay. Cuz my thing is that in the area, do you see any house with the third floor like windows on the third floor in the attic or anything? Is that something that you see in the neighborhood? >> It was It was strictly for aesthetics. >> Okay. But does it conform with the neighborhood? Do you see any houses in that same block with that third story?
>> I'll I'll look into that. I'm not um I I have to look into that. >> I I not personally, not right now. No. >> Okay. All right. Cuz that's one of my concerns. You know, it needs to match the neighborhood. And if there's three stories, three windows in the back, you have a whole walk out balcony from the
third floor, which is stated to be storage. It's doesn't really match up there. >> Understood. >> Thank you. Anyone else? Mr. Fisher, >> Mr. Chairman, Vice Chairman. >> So, we have to base a decision tonight on the information that we have. So,
if this was to get approved, would you uh look into your uh okay with removing that balcony on the third floor? >> Yeah, definitely. Like like Sean said, it was more so aesthetic. Uh I understand there's probably no other properties. I've lived in the area for
since 2009, so I know there's probably no other properties like that. I just thought aesthetically it looked good. Um, but it's okay to remove it. It's not a make or break. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Any other questions? >> Seeing none. Okay. Thank you very much,
M. Thank you for your time. >> Call John Dupant. Raise your right hand. You saw me swear reference to tell the whole truth, nothing but the truth to help you. God, >> I do. >> And state your full name, please. >> John P. Dupont. >> Mr. Dupont, you have appeared before
this board prior. If you could please provide us with a brief summary of your background qualifications. >> Yes. Well, today I'm appearing as a planner. I am a licensed planner state of New Jersey. I've been so for about 20 years. Um I've served as the planning board and zoning board planner for the
bur caret for the last 20 years or so. I've been before you as an engineer and a planner and tonight again just planning. >> License are current and good standing. >> They are current. >> We'll accept you. Thank you. >> Thank you. Mr. Dupont, you've been retained by Dr. Bia uh with reference to this application. >> That is correct.
>> You familiarized yourself with the property in the area in question? >> I have. Uh, could you give the board the benefit of your planning testimony? >> Certainly. So, not to bore you, but as you've heard already, the existing property is about a 7,800 foot property. There's an existing older home on the
site. It's about 1,400 ft². The proposed condition is the applicant wants to demolish the home and the patio, all the improvements, and construct a new single family home. It's about 3,700 square feet along with a new driveway, new rear patio. Does result in two variances.
Maximum building coverage is required 23% as the maximum we are proposing 29.8 and the F is 0.44 we are proposing 0.47 47. So when we look at the variances, we look at the Dvarian first for F. Uh in support of the application, I did
review your master plan. I did look at your zoning ordinance. I did visit the site. We are proposing a single family home which is permitted in the zone. And for the increase in F, we must demonstrate that the site could accommodate any problems associated with
a larger square foot of house. So, as you heard, the um the applicant and his wife and child and parents currently residents of Edison since about 2009 and live in a condo and they've recently purchased this property. The primary reason for the FC
increase is the fact that the applicant has a growing family and has elderly parents as you heard and there's certain needs. There's medical concerns and certain needs that need to be built into the design of the home. The architect and the applicant have worked hard on making sure there was a first floor suite bathroom all accessible and then a
couple bedrooms on the second floor again for the growing family. Uh it's very important to know here that the proposed dwelling meets all the setbacks. There's no sideyard setback, no front yard setback violation. There's no rear setback. So we are providing light air open space which I think is
critical when you talk about F variants. The neighborhood is going through some updates right now and some up updates and upgrades. 61 17 and 22 East Nwood are all currently going through improvements. 47 West Nwood right behind
is also going through improvements. Several of them have been to the board for approvals and I'll give you a couple data points and and two of them have not. So 17 East Nwood was approved by this board for an F of 0.46 46 and the building coverage is also exceeded. The required
47 West Nwood was approved by this board for an F of 0.49 and the building coverage is 25.9. So, not that it's all the same, but we're talking within 200 feet. There are four properties currently renovating. The neighborhood's seeing a nice uh investment improvements,
but we are very consistent with what's being done on the site. As far as the C variance, it's the maximum building coverage. Again, allowable was 23. We're proposing 29.8 our coverage again slightly higher because of the design of the building,
right? Um it's important that we tell you what purposes of the MLUL we could advance by the project and we balance the positive negative criteria. Purpose A, we are proposing a new dwelling in existing neighborhood on a previously subdivided property which meets the character of the neighborhood.
We're not resubdividing and causing a undersized lot. We're not proposing something that's out of nature with the with the res with the uh neighborhood. Purpose C, we are proposing a dwelling which meets all the bulk criteria. Again, providing light air and open
space. Purpose C, we're not resubdividing the land and forcing additional dwelling units. We are proposing a new home in an established neighborhood, therefore promoting the general welfare of the neighborhood and the community. and purpose. I we are proposing visual improvements by
constructing a new dwelling. So, we're certainly improving the neighborhood. Again, the fact that we provide light and open space and that we've advanced several purposes of the MOU, I think we've proven the private the positive criteria. As far as the negative
criteria goes, I see no substantial detriment to the public good. We have a property owner who currently lives in Edison and wants to keep Edison their home. They have purchased this smaller older dwelling looking for to build a home to meet their family's needs and growing
needs in the future. The benefits of the project will clearly outweigh any detriments. The granting of the variances will not subly substantially impair the intent or purpose of your zone plan or zoning ordinance. In conclusion, this is a case about a family living in Edison and wants to continue to stay here. The neighborhood
works out perfect for their child going to the early learning center. It's a property that they could build what they need. It will match the neighborhood. I think that I think the proposed dwelling will meet the neighborhood very well and that is the extent of my planning testimony. >> I have no other questions of Mr. Dupont.
>> So board of any questions for Mr. Dupont. >> Who left him speechless? >> That's the applicant's case, Mr. >> Okay. All right. So we'll now go out to the public. Anyone within 200 feet of subject site wanting to be heard. If you're within 200 feet, you received a notice via certified mail.
Anyone outside of 200 ft of subject site wanting to be heard? Seeing none, can take a motion close public portion. >> Motion to close public portion. Second >> motion made by Vice Chairman Gorman, second by Mr. Schneider. All in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Those nay. The eyes have it. Uh, do you
have any submission? >> Just very briefly, uh, the applicant is seeking everything that the municipal land use law favors. uh in my opinion uh he's agreed to the two uh suggestions
made by board members uh there's absolutely no objection and uh I think it would be to the benefit of the township of Edison to have Dr. Bia stay here that's it >> thank you very much and we'll go to the board >> chairman >> Mr.
I make a motion to approve the application. The applicant has met all the negative and positive criteria. The site is particularly suited for the intended use. The user is not detriment to the public good or public safety. Um this motion will also incorporate the
testimony of the applicant, attorney, planner, engineer, and member of the board as well as is incorporate the following conditions as testified to. The applicant confirmed that the attic floor space will with a 7 foot height ceiling will be no more than one/ird of
the floor below. And uh applicant also agreed to remove the uh aesthetic balcony at the attic level. >> Second motion made by Mr. Dav, second by Mr. Sadata. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Chabra, >> yes to the motion.
>> Mr. Cerrito, >> yes on the motion. >> Mr. Schneider, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Det, >> yes on the motion. Mr. Sadda, >> yes to the motion. >> Vice Chair Gorman, >> yes on a motion. >> And Chairman Kumba, >> yes on the motion. Unanimous approval. Congratulations. >> Thank you very much. Luck to you. Good to see you all.
>> Have a good holiday. >> Madam Secretary, next case on the agenda, please. >> Case number Z17, 2025, Sesh and Darna Modi at 152 Lond. Applicant is seeking bulk and use variant and DU variances to construct a
rear addition to the existing single family dwelling. The following standards have not been met. Max building coverage required is 20% proposed is 21.7%. Max impervious coverage required is 40% proposed is 43.86%.
Max F required is.37 proposed is 39. affected properties located in the RBB zone designated as block number 427.17 lot number 4.02 on the Edison Township tax map. All noticing paperwork is in order.
>> Good evening. >> Good evening. Um >> council, you bring a little closer. Did you bring the podium? Bring the podium closer to you. There you go. Thank you so much. >> Good evening chairman, members of the board. Uh my name is Punkage Mcnor. um from the law firm of WY Lavender Macknor
are appearing on behalf of the plaintiffs applicants Sish and Darna Modi. Uh they're the owners of the single family house located at 152 Lond Avenue in Edison, New Jersey, identified as block 527.17,
lot 4.02, and it's in the RBB zone. Uh the applicants are seeking approval to construct a rear addition to their existing single family residence. The home will remain a single family dwelling. Uh the variances requested
this evening are bulk uh building coverage. Uh 20% is permitted. The applicant is proposing 21.7. Impervious coverage 40% is permitted. The applicant is proposing 43.86 86
and floor area ratio.37 is permitted. The applicant is proposing 39. Uh the proposal does not change the use of the property. The applicants will present testimony from himself. The professional planner and architect um at
the conclusion of the testimony will request respectfully request that the board approve the application as submitted. And uh with that, I'd like to call my first witness here. The >> objection. Please do. I call my first witness. Uh, >> you know, you can do council if you want just bring the other podium over
just so you guys don't have to share. There we go. >> Sir, raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear or from to tell the whole truth, nothing but the truth? So, help you God. >> Yes. >> And state your full name for the record. >> Uh, I'm Dr. Sures Modi. Uh, Sures
Panachan Modi. I live at 152 Lond Avenue, Edison, New Jersey. I'm a I'm a radiologist and I practice in Edison. >> Uh this is you currently live at 152 Lond Avenue, correct? >> Yes. >> And uh when did you purchase the
property? >> In 2000. >> And you've lived there cons uh continuously? >> Yes. >> And who do you live there with? Well, I used to live with my family, you know, my means me, my wife and two kids. Now
kids grown up, they are out of the house, but my mother-in-law and my mother and my father-in-law used to live with me. Unfortunately, I lost my father-in-law a few months back, but I still have my mother, she's 93, and my
mother-in-law, she's 87. They still live with me. And me and my wife, we live right now. We four people. They live with you full- time. >> Yes. >> And has there been some recent health issues with your mother and your
mother-in-law? >> Yes, I see. You know, because as you get older, you know, you you you come across so many things. So, you know, they they were okay moving around, but now they need assistance and probably walker and
wheelchair. And so I see that it's becoming difficult for them to come in and out and you know uh use the bathroom and also my mother-in-law she is has a G ttube she's on feeding tube permanently
so we have a home health comes you know she requires a 24 hours attention so that's another person who comes in and out so in this situation you know I thought that I think I should have some more room. Uh so we are readjusting you
know some layout inside and trying to make the lower bedroom first uh floor bedroom so they can freely use and also um you know making kitchen little more spacious so they can go in and out to
have some food and you know so that's what we are planning to do. I I have no further questions for the >> Does the board have any questions for Dr. Moody? >> See none. Thank you very much, doctor. >> Thank you. I'd
>> like to call uh my next witness, which is the architect. >> He's going to need the microphone if you want to pass the microphone over. Sir, raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear or affirm to tell the whole truth? Nothing but the truth. Help you God. And state your full name for
the record. The the name is Ruie Amarel. R Ui. Last name A M A R A L. You >> You could put your hand down, sir. If you could just please provide provide the board with some of your background and qualifications. >> I'm a registered architect in the state
of New Jersey. I've been licensed since 1995 and um graduated from NJIT and I have I have testified in front of this board before. >> Okay. And license are current and good standing? >> Yes, it is. >> Thank you very much. You may proceed.
So what what we are proposing to do is two small additions at the rear of the existing property. Um this is just a one floor um addition. Um the reason being is that on the ground floor
or let's start this. This house has basically like on the main floor has a twocar garage, living, dining, kitchen, breakfast, family room, um, and an existing bedroom and a prayer room. Now, the existing bedroom is a little bit uh,
small for what they need now. And there is no master or or bathroom per se inside the bedroom. There's just a common bathroom. And um what they need now to do is to expand
that bedroom um which is on the on the left side of the house. And this addition is 7'4 by 18 ft. And again just on the main floor. Um on the second floor there is three bedrooms, an existing master bedroom on
the left side. Um and then two additional bedrooms and an office um and then open spaces to below. Um, but however, they need this master bedroom on the ground floor since they're getting older. Um,
but and and that was the most appropriate addition to do to this bedroom is just going back seven 7 and 1/2 ft was enough to to provide us with enough, you know, sufficient space. On the opposite side, we're doing
another addition at three 3 feet by 8 ft uh 8 ft 8 in. Again, um this is a small addition on the corner and this is to expand the existing kitchen. Um the existing kitchen is a little bit tight. Um and
they're really to renovate it. It needs a completely re renovate to be renovated completely. Um so we had no choice but to really add an addition to it. um especially for for the number of of family members on in in on the house. Um
so what what these additions cause or basically basically the existing house was already kind of maximized on um both building coverage impervious coverage um on those two u um existing
variances. We are now increasing that um the square footages will remain. We're actually decreasing the maximum impervious coverage slightly because we're demolishing an existing fireplace at the back of the house. Um, however,
the floor area ratio is where we we run into a variance or an increase of of the existing condition. The existing is um or the maximum required is three713%. Um
the current is 3844 slightly over um by by basically like a percentage is basically what we're talking about um 200 200 this is like 200 square feet and what we are going to
be increasing is by 148 square feet which is both additions um and that would put us at 3949. So the the maximum required is 3 3.713
and the proposed is 3949. So the total square footage is 5573 square ft and maximum 5,240 square ft. So this is an increase of 230 square feet
total above the maximum requirements and the square footage floor area ratio that we're increasing is only 148 square ft. Statback requirements we are more than uh we provide or the existing
provides more than than sufficient or or the maximum required. So we have no issues with any other variances other than maximum maximum floria ratio. >> That's testimony. >> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. Does the board have any
questions for Mr. Amar? >> Seeing none. Thank you very much. >> Like to call the last witness uh our planner chair. Mr. Dupont, would you raise your right hand? Do you solemnly swear or affirm to tell the whole truth? Nothing but the truth. Help you God.
>> I do. >> And state your full name, please. >> John P. Dupont. >> Mr. Dupont, you were accepted a few minutes ago. You did you check your email? Make sure that everything's still good with your license. >> I believe everything's still >> All right. Good. >> Thank you, Mr. >> All right. You may proceed. Thank you.
>> So, a little bit similar of a case we heard call moments ago. Um, we have an existing home. The family's been living in this home since the '9s. They're very happy it's worked out well for them and they want to stay in the same location. The applicants only proposing 148 foot
addition to the rear of the home while remodeling the first floor. As you heard, elderly parents come to live with them, so they need it a little more accessible. So, they've redesigned the kitchen and the bathroom on the first floor. It does result in three variances. Maximum building coverage allowable is
20. We're proposing 21.7%. Maximum pvious uh building, I'm sorry, maximum building coverage allowable 20, we proposed 21.7. Maximum impervious coverage is 40 allowed. We're 43.86
and the F 0.37 allowed. We're at 0.39. Very minimal u impact here. There is this results in no bulk requirement issues at all. No setback violations, no front yard, no rear yard, no sides. Um
it is a very small uh variance that we're asking for, but still nonetheless we have to address both the D and the C variances. So your D4, the F variance, we must show that the property can accommodate any associated problems
maybe with the larger home. You've heard from testimony uh the additions are very limited to 148 square feet. The entire addition is tucked behind the home, won't be visible from the street, causes no sideyard setbacks, rear yard setbacks, or any violations at all. It won't even be noticeable by any of the
neighbors. With respect to the two C variances, max building coverage and impervious coverage, we'll balance the positive and negative criteria. Again, we have a family who's lived in Edison for a long time and they want to stay in town. They need to make some small adjustments in to accommodate their current family
situation. Uh they proposed a design and they really put a lot of effort into not overexpanding this house to reworking the existing footprint. Um very minor but we feel that it will advance several purposes of the MLU wall. Purpose A, we're proposing a small addition
existing home within a residential development. The addition is only being proposed so the the applicant can better accommodate their two elderly parents and they are promoting therefore the general welfare of the in the appropriate land use for the neighbor.
Purpose C, we're complying with all the side setbacks providing light air and open space. Purpose C, we have a family lived in the area for years want to remain very small addition won't even be noticeable from the sides or the front of the building. It's just a minimal expansion and
purpose I updating a dwelling will promote the um improvement of the desired visual environment. As far as negative criteria, I see no substantial detriment to the public good. We have a property owner uh who's been there since the '90s. They're looking to renovate
their home to meet their family's growing needs. Project will provide them with exactly that. Variances can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good. The benefits of the project will clearly outweigh any detriments. The granting of the variance will not substantially impair the intent
or purpose of your zone plan or zoning ordinance. And that is it. It is really that limited of addition. I think it the architect and the applicant put a lot of effort into the design of this to keep it limited. >> Any questions, Mr. Dupont? >> Seeing none. Thank you very much, Mr.
Dupont. >> Uh that concludes the applicant's case. >> Okay. So we will now go out to the public. Anyone within 200 feet of subject site wanted to be heard. If you're within 200 feet, you received a notice via certified mail. >> Seeing none, we'll go now go outside of 200 ft of subject site.
>> Seeing none, can I get a motion to close the public portion? >> Motion to close public portion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Vice Chairman Gorman, second by Mr. Schneider. All in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Nay. The eyes have it. Public portion is now closed. and council if you have any summation.
Just briefly, uh, as the board heard, um, the changes are necess necessary due to the family changes. Um, just to have use of the house for the in-laws and the mother. Um, the changes are
minor, small. Obviously, an application is still required here. Um, but, uh, they were mindful to keep it as tight as they could. That's all, your honor. >> Thank you very much. And I'll go to the board, >> Mr. Chairman. Mr. I make a motion to approve the
application. The applicant has met all the negative and positive criteria. The site is particularly suited for the intended purpose. The use is not detriment to the public good or public safety. Um this motion will incorporate all of the testimony of the applicant, attorney, planners, engineers, and
member of the board. Uh it is a very dimminimous request, not detriment to the neighborhood, and there are no objectors. >> Second. >> Motion made by Mr. Dav, second by Mr. Sado. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Chabra, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Cerrito,
>> yes on the motion. >> Mr. Schneider, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Det, >> yes on the motion. >> Mr. Sada, >> yes. >> Vice Chair Gorman, >> yes on the motion. >> And Chairman Kumbo, >> yes on the motion. Nan approval. Congratulations. Good luck. >> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you very much.
>> Thank congratulations. Appreciate >> it. Madam Secretary, next case on the agenda, please. >> Case number Z12, 2015, amended, BAPS of Edison LLC at 25,500 Woodbridge A.
Applicant is seeking to amend the approval granted in 2015 to the existing temple. They are seeking relief from the condition limiting the basement for storage only and proposing it for religious/ community space. Affected property is located in the LI zone
designated as block number 375.34 lot number 12.10 on the Edison Township tax map. All noticing paperwork is in order. >> Mr. Pad, before you proceed, I just I was moving too fast. I wanted to give the core report an opportunity to set up. Um, so just hold off until she
starts up. Thank you very much. >> No problem. Is that enough? Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you very much. Good evening. >> Good evening, board chair, members of the board. Uh David Prasad, uh licensed attorney in state of New Jersey from the
firm Bob Smith and Associates. Uh here tonight representing the applicant, uh Baps Edison LLC, uh property located at 2500 Woodbridge Avenue, block 37 uh 375.34 lots, lot 12.10 in the LI zone.
applicant is here tonight seeking to amend the prior approval to remove the condition that the basement of this facility be used only for storage and utilities. Uh currently there exists a 106,354 square ft religious uh temple uh at the
property address I just mentioned that consists of three floors, one of which is a basement at 47,000 ft. Uh the applicant tonight is seeking to convert approximately 20,671 square feet of that existing basement uh
to be used for community rooms, practice rooms, changing rooms for performances, uh game rooms for children, um and overall just community use. Um the temple currently uses uh currently hosts several religious and charitable
activities on site in their existing gymnasium. Um and that gymnasium is used for children for recreation and for sports and for also gathering. Um but however they're scheduling conflicts by using just that one multi-purpose room or that gymnasium as a mult
multi-purpose room. Uh there have they have post-ervice meals, post-ervice gatherings, they have uh other charitable events and this creates conflicts with what that gymnasium was originally proposed for. Uh this way with the conversion of the basement to
be used for several different uh purposes uh they can eliminate these scheduling conflicts and also utilize a space that is already existing with just some renovations in the uh in about approximately half of the basement. Um
we also like to note that religious organizations uh typically are allowed to have accessory structures to do these types of events or have these types of purposes. uh BAPS unfortunately does not have that type of land. It's sufficient enough to construct an additional accessory building. However, we believe
that the basement uh provides sufficient space to continue to to host their community and their events. Uh we understand that uh BAPS um has there's some parking concerns that may arise with this expansion or the use of the basement. However, there is a
condition of the 2015 approval uh which limits the maximum occupancy to 1,760 occupants which is based on the parking number and we do not in uh intend to change that maximum occupancy. That will remain the same. We will abide by that.
Excuse me. We will abide by that uh condition of the prior 2015 approval. Um also I'd like to note that this is not to accommodate growth of a congregation. This is just to accommodate the needs of the congregation as it exists right now.
Um, so tonight I have four uh professionals to testify. I have the applicant which is a representative from BAS BAPS, Mr. Yogesh Patel. I have the professional engineer, Mr. Sanjay Patel, who will be responding to the DNR engineering report. Um, I have the
architect who has laid out the floor plan for the proposed renovations in the basement. That's Mr. Frank Kunha. And we also have the professional planner, Miss Allison Coffin, to address the um the planning testimony. Uh we have a planning report from Big
Nail Planning Consultants dated December 12th, 2025. And we also have a DNR engineering report dated December 10th, 2025. And if the board has no or no questions of me, I can call my first witness. The >> board have any questions for Mr. Prasad?
Mr. Now, >> excuse me. Yeah, excuse me, Mr. Chairman. Is it my understanding that we're just eliminating condition of approval? So, the the parking variance and the number of people were already made conditions of approval, which are not changing. So, just to use the interior
space for some other use as opposed to storage. I don't understand why we need to go through all the all the technical part of this thing. I just think it's if they were adding adding more congregants, I'd say, "Yeah, you need a variance for parking and the like, but they're not doing that." So, I I I think this is more of a simpler application
than than what needs to be what's being presented to be honest with you. >> I understand if we're overprepared and we're at the board's whim. If you don't want all of the testimony, we we definitely don't need to present it. >> Well, you you've already got your use, you've already got the parking, you already had the number of people. All they're doing is changing the interior
space. They're not changing anything else inside. So nothing the operation's not going to change. Maybe that a little bit of testimony there, but as long as there's no changes to the operation, I don't see why we need to get into the details of the of it. It's not a site plan. It's not anything like that.
>> I would I would agree, Michelle. >> I would agree to the extent so long as you know there's going to be testimony from someone, no offense, Mr. Prasad, not yourself, indicating that the that you're not changing any of the use conditions. You're simply um remodifying
an interior space for use that as you indicated in your opening. >> Sure. Absolutely. >> And we have uh Mr. Yogesh Patel who's a representative from BAPS who can talk about what the use is going to be and that every other condition from the 2015 approval will remain intact.
>> Okay, let's let's do that. Um and then you are engineered to address Mr. Carly's report. Um, we'll go through and then the null report and uh that's good, right? >> Sure. >> Okay. Proceed. >> Okay. Sir, would you raise your right
hand? Do you solemnly swear or affirm to tell the whole truth? Nothing but the truth. So, I help you God. >> I do. >> And state your full name for the record. >> My name is Yogush Patel. Y O G S H. Last name Patel. P A T E L. >> Mr. Patel. Um, can you please tell me
your role and relationship to the religious entity? >> Yes. Uh I've been a congregant of BAPS uh and attending the Edison Temple since 1991. I've been a volunteer there pretty much my entire life as well. So I'm here on behalf of of the applicant. >> Great. And what is the purpose of the
proposed um removal of this condition and uh use of the basement? So it's been about a good five to six years uh since we've opened up the new Mandr on the same property uh as the exist the previous uh building and now we've gotten the experience of how the Mundr actually operates on a day-to-day basis
and so having that experience we've come to realize certain inefficiencies if you will of how we could better use our space with the current number of congregants the same number of of congregants uh the same number of services the same number of programs that we currently host but to use the
space in a better imagined way than than it currently than it currently has. >> Great. And um can you explain the sort of conflict that you're trying to alleviate by using the basement? >> Absolutely. So the the p predominant conflict arises from the fact that we
have two sets of programs if you will. One is on a the weekly uh program that we have that happens every week uh religiously if you will uh pun intended. Uh and the second one is the the special events that we have uh whether through our charities wing or whether through
within uh the religious activities that we have. And so for instance uh we might have activities that are happening on the second floor of the of the Mandair near the the gymnasium area predominantly but at times when we have blood donation drives, bone marrow
drives, health fairs uh when we might have uh educational seminars, career fairs, college fairs when we might have activities uh such as um volunteer volunteer initiatives or other seminars. uh these areas uh are being used at the
same time or or are attempted to be used concurrently and they can't. The kids won't be able to or the children won't be able to use those activities for said reasons whether recreation, group rituals uh or other said activities at the same time as it is being used uh for those events. And so the idea was that
if we're able to find additional spaces while the kids are still there rather than having their activities either postponed uh displaced or completely canled for that given week, they might have another place within the Mundra itself to be able to perform said activities.
>> And this this renovation of the basement and use of the basement is to serve the existing congregation. Is that correct? >> That is correct. Uh if I might be able to give just a quick example just recently uh over this past Thanksgiving break we were also celebrating our
former spiritual leader his holiness Maraj's birth celebration generally during our previous spiritual leaders is birth anniversaries will have a larger religious assembly where the children and teenagers are performing devotional plays uh dances uh they're doing
speeches MC's etc etc and so what happens a lot of times is they will not be able to use that same space concurrently. If it's being used for the postervice uh meals that are being about to be prepared and served to the congregants, they won't be able to use that area for any practices. They
essentially have to wait till everything is done about 7 or 8 p.m. in that ballpark and then they could then use those places for for their um given practices to for for the upcoming uh service. And so with that, allowing an
additional area to be able to do that concurrently with the same amount of people that are already there would better allow us to be more efficient with our time and effective with the space that we have. >> And this is a bit of a redundant question, but there is no intended increase once the basement renovations are completed. Is that correct?
>> Correct. Uh these are all existing programs and services and uh events that we're already hosting as it is. It would just eliminate any scheduling conflicts uh that we currently have. And one final question, uh, apart of this application, there is no exterior site work that is proposed. Is that also correct?
>> That is correct. Everything that will be done is in inside the building. Uh, >> I have no further questions for the uh, representative from BAPS if the board has any questions. >> Board have any questions for Mr. Patel. >> Mr. Chair, Mr. Chra, so I have a few questions. Um, I'm looking at your
resolution from November 17th, 2025, 2015. um which was the original uh I guess the construction for the threetory dwelling that's currently existing. >> Um so correct me if I'm wrong, but originally it was a twotory that was 47,000 ft. >> The original building. >> Yeah.
>> Uh I believe so. Somewhere in that ballpark. You might don't quote me on the numbers, but yes. >> Okay. So that was demolished and then this threetory uh was constructed 106,000 ft. >> That is correct. >> Okay. Um and then adding the extra 20,000 ft that's not going to impact the congregants at all.
>> No. So as I mentioned a lot of times so if I might give another example. So uh our religious services happen in multiple age appropriate groups and so if I >> were to look at just uh the boys and girls because we have parallel tracks that run for both. There's about 16 age
uh age appropriate uh religious services that are happening at the same time. >> Uh >> we don't have rooms for all eight. So we do stack them. So, for instance, the teenagers, high schoolers if you will, or college age students, they'll do their services from about 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. And the bulk of the children who
are anywhere from 4 to 14 will do their services because there are a larger amount from about 5 to 7 or 4 to 6 depending on the day, Saturday, Sunday. If those teens also need to perform any other activities or any other uh practices as we said because you know generally about once a month, once every
two months there is a Hindu festival for which they're going to be participating in in the larger congregation space. uh that they have to wait until all those rooms are either emptied or or not. And so if they're able to now use the basement at the same time rather than just waiting around uh and performing
the group rituals together and then using the space, they'd be able to use that space during that time at the same time as the other services are happening being occupied in other rooms. >> Okay. again. I mean, originally going from 47,000 to basically 126,000 adding
almost let's say like a solid uh 70% more. U I'm just trying to think like how is it not going to attract more congregants to come at the same time. I mean I I don't have any data sets with me but uh looking even just over the past five to six years if we've uh ever
since we had I guess initial uh when we opened up the temple in 1991 there was a growth to your point where we went from a few maybe 50 60 families to about a few hundred families. Uh we did then split our services between Saturday and Sunday because we were uh space constrained in the older structure. with
the newer structure over the last five to six years we've seen maybe a modest increase maybe in the ballpark of 3 to 5%. uh nothing uh more than that uh that I could you know experience it myself again I don't have the data to you you know present necessarily on on that but
we don't necessarily have a membership uh in in in in our congregation those who wish to come come uh there's no actual membership where we could track the actual number of people who are registered to come or or part of the congregation if you will and so I understand your point that the space has
significantly increased but I think that was because we were se severely underserved in in the previous building. >> Okay. Thank you for the clarity. Any other questions for Mr. Patel? Okay. Thank you very much. >> Okay. Uh if I can call my next witness.
I have Mr. Sanjay Patel, the professional engineer, just to address the comments on Mr. Carly's report. Sir, raise your right hand. Do you slely swear or frame to tell the whole truth? Nothing but the truth. Help you God. >> And state your full name for the record.
>> Sanjay Patel. S A N J A Y P A T E L. >> Mr. Patel, if you could please provide the board with a brief summary of your background qualifications. >> I'm a registered professional engineer in the state of New Jersey. I I've had my license since 2010 and I've been uh
practicing as a principal of SA Engineering um since uh 2012. Um >> your license are current good standing? >> Yes, sir. >> We'll accept you. May proceed. Thank you. >> Thank you, board chair. Uh Mr. Patel, uh for the first question, uh is there any
anticipated increase in pedestrian or vehicular traffic with this uh proposed renovation of the basement? No, with the as as Yogesh testified, the idea is to create more space for the current users. We uh we don't anticipate increasing
number of uh members and as such uh the pedestrian traffic or the vehicular traffic is not expected to change. Thank you. Um to address uh Mr. Carly's report dated December 10th, 2025. Uh point
number 6.1, is there any potential increase for sanitary sewer demand for this renovation? >> Once again, uh no expected changes uh as far as utilities are concerned. The number of plumbing fixtures, the number of occupants still remain the same. So
no changes. >> And similar question, there's no potential increase uh for water demand as well. >> Correct. And that's based on the limitation on of occupancy, >> right? The the the services, the programs, the occupants and the number of plumbing fixtures do not change.
Okay. Uh also from the DNR report uh number 7.1, is there any in potential increase for solid waste disposal? >> No. >> And that's also because there's a limitation on occupancy. Correct. >> Correct. >> Okay. Um and also one final question,
are there any proposed changes to the exterior of the site, landscaping, lighting, anything like that? >> No. All the work is proposed uh is in the basement. Uh no other work is proposed for this project. >> Thank you, Mr. Patel. I I have no further questions for Mr. Patel. >> Mr. Carly, >> honestly brief uh regurgitation on my
report. Thank you, Mr. Chair. >> You're good. Okay. All right. Uh does the board have any questions for Mr. Patel? >> Yes, >> Mr. Sadata. >> Uh you're adding additional room in the basement and you you're adding any bathrooms? No, all the bathrooms, all
the plumbing fixtures are existing. >> Existing ones. There's no new bathrooms. >> No new bathrooms. Uh, no other plumbing uh involved in this. >> Thank you. Any other questions, Mr. Patel? >> Wordsification at the end of the day.
Uh, building permits will have to be pulled and at that time, as my report suggests, those things will be flushed out, fleshed out with the construction department. retrofit of the uh >> okay those uh representations will have
to be made on the third floor. >> Yes, we do understand that we have uh our architect here if if the board has any questions but we do plan to comply with all the requirements life safety uh and everything else.
>> Great. And then we'll go through Mr. Bignell's report. As I stated earlier, Mr. Chairman, the applicant is keeping the same number of congregants. The um parking is the same. Um all we're doing is is is re re realigning some space inside the
building that's existing. By the way, it's a magnificent interior. I've been there. It's magnificent. Um and so I don't I don't see any issues with uh releasing the condition of approval. >> Thank you very much. I I that will conclude our testimony then.
>> Okay. All right. So, uh we will now go out to the public. Any with one within 200 feet of subject site wanting to be heard. If you're within 200 feet, you received a notice via certified mail. Anyone from outside 200 feet of subject site want to be heard?
Seeing none, can I get a motion to close the public portion? >> Motion to close public portion. >> Second. >> Motion made by Vice Chairman Gorman, second by Mr. Schneider. All in favor signify by saying I. I >> opp those nay the eyes have it public portion is now closed uh and I will go oh Mr. Pad if you have any uh summation
>> uh simply that we're just using a existing space in an existing building just renovating it so we can have dedicated uses and avoid conflicts with a um established congregation within the township of Edison and it's religious and it's charitable and we believe that they will use it appropriately and abide
by all prior conditions of approval. Thank you very much and I'll go to the board. >> Chairman, >> Mr. I make a motion to approve the application as this application is the extension of the already approved um
already uh previously approved uh already approval board granted in 2015. Um with the condition that the current use of the storage would be converted into the community events, event rooms,
practice area for religious performances and game rooms and the occupancy load will not change 1760 1,760% per the resolution as proposed and the space will not be used for the rentals or the
banquetss as applicants asked for. Um the uh this motion um the applicant will comply with the engineers report of uh DNR and be done planning and we'll ask for the construction permit for the retrofit.
>> Second motion made by Mr. Dav, second by Mr. Sedata. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Chabra, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Cerrito, >> yes on the motion. >> Mr. Mr. Schneider, >> yes to the motion. >> Mr. Det, >> yes to the motion.
>> Mr. Sada, >> yes to the motion. >> Vice Chair Gorman, >> yes to the motion. >> And Chairman Kumbo, >> uh, I just want to say that, uh, this, uh, the function and the inherently beneficial use, uh, the service to the community that BAPS has done to the Edison community is truly exemplary. Um,
I was on this board back in 2015 when this site first came to us for approval of, uh, building this building. Uh, unfortunately, I was unable to vote on it. Um, but we know sitting through the hearings and actually seeing what was testified to and actually seeing things work and the way they handle uh traffic
and uh the beauty that brings to our town, it is finally uh my pleasure to vote yes on the motion. Unanimous approval. Congratulations. >> Thank you, sir. Thank you, board members. Happy holidays. >> Thank you very much. Happy holidays, Madam Secretary. Any other business come before the agenda? I'm sorry to come
before the board this evening. >> That'll be all this evening. >> Okay. Um before we adjourn, I just wanted to uh thank our board professionals, thank our uh staff, thank Edison TV uh and thank my colleagues here on the board uh for your service. It has been a great 2025. Looking
forward to another great year and wishing everyone a very very happy, safe and enjoyable holiday and uh happy new year. Can I get a motion to adjurnn? >> Motion to adjurnn. >> Second motion by Mr. Sadata, second by Mr. Certo. All in favor signify by saying I.
>> I oppose. Nay. The eyes have it. Where stands a journ. Thank you.