And >> thank you. Good evening. The Raron Township Planning Board is now in session. Call to order. The notice requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act have been satisfied by the placing of a notice of this meeting on the bulletin board at the municipal
building, filing the notice with the township clerk, and transmitting the notice to the Courier News and the Trenton Times. I have a roll call, please. >> Chairman, Miss Gettings, >> here. >> Vice Chairwoman, Miss Donna Drew, >> here. Miss Robin Fatu here. >> Mr. Bob King >> here.
>> Miss Michelle Cavakiri, she is asked to be excused. Mr. Dennis Concanan >> here. >> Mr. James Miller >> here. >> And Mr. Joseph Lane >> here. >> Board professionals board attorney Mr. Joe Toriello >> here. >> Township planner Mr. Jeffrey Bakarella >> here.
>> Township engineer Mr. Kesh Dari >> present. >> Township landscape architect Mr. John Morgan Thomas. >> Yeah. uh board traffic consultant Mr. Bora Brchette >> here. >> And tonight we have Miss Allison Copsko
on behalf of board planner Miss Jessica Caldwell >> here. >> Okay. Thanks Taylor. I'd like to invite everyone to please stand for the pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence for the men and women in our armed services. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice. >> Thank you everyone. Okay. Uh chairman's report. I do not have any
report this evening. Board comments. Anybody have any comments this evening for the good of the order? There being none. Engineers comments. >> I have nothing. Mr. Jesh. >> Same here. >> Planner's comments. >> No comments.
>> Jeff. >> Satorello. Any comments this afternoon? >> No comments. >> Okay. We do not have any correspondence or discussions this evening. We do have minutes from our May 13, 2026 meeting meeting that Taylor had uh circulated to
all of us in advance. Does anyone have any comments or questions or suggestions on that? I do not. I think it looks good. >> Thank you, Taylor. >> So, I'd like to make a motion to approve the minutes from our Rarent Township
Planning Board May 13, 2026 meeting. Second chairman Gettings. >> Yes. >> Vice Chair, Mr. Donna Drew. >> Yes. >> Miss Robin Fatu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bob King. >> Yes. >> Mr. Dennis Conn. >> Mr. James Miller.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Joseph Lane. >> Yes. >> Okay. We also this evening have resolution 13-2026. This is for Hun Medical Office Associates LLC at 1100 Westcot Drive,
Block 15, Live 14. Mr. Toriel, thank you for getting this to us. Does anyone have any comments or questions regarding this resolution? I do. I do not. >> Dennis, looks good. >> Looks good to me.
>> Okay, there you go. >> I'll make a motion to approve it. >> We'll take that. Thank you. Yes. >> And Joe will second this. [laughter] >> Chairman, Miss Gettings. >> Yes. >> Vice Chair Miss Donna Drews. >> Yes. >> Mr. Robin Fatu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bob King.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Dennis Quincan. >> Yes. >> And Mr. Joseph Link. >> Yes. >> Okay. The agenda. Thank you. Um, next up is citizens privilege. If there's anybody here this evening from our community who wants to address the
board on anything other than what's further down in the agenda, now would be the time to do so. Please come up to the microphone. There being none, we can move on. Uh, I'd like to point out that we did have an item on the agenda this evening. That's Raren Hill LLC and Kevin and Mary
Cool. That was pulled prior just just prior to the start of the meeting this evening and that's been taken care of. So it's off the agenda for tonight. So next up we have Diamond Nation LLC and I guess it's being combined Mr. Groomberg with the Diamond Nation Ballpark. Both
of both was a continuation of both hearings. >> Yes, it is. >> Evening Mr. Chairman, members of the board, Steven Gruinberg on behalf of both applicants in connection with the uh Diamond Nation ballpark application
and the self storage application. Um when we were last before the board substantively in April, um the board had um kind of given a a straw vote that we liked what was done with the ballpark.
Um authorized Mr. Toriello to prepare draft resolution uh with respect to it. Since that time, the board had uh indicated that you wanted some additional information with respect to the parking plan. shuttling
and you wanted uh recommended some testimony with respect to a a C variance. [snorts] Um reserving all the legal arguments that I set forth in my prior correspondence. Um what we want to do is to get that information to the
board this evening. So um what we have planned this evening is for Mr. Misari to go over that parking plan, the updated parking plan that we provided to you by uh correspondence July 1st and then have Mr. Osuch provide that planning testimony in support of the C
variance. Um, and I just want to indicate that to the board that you had in had raised concerns about the operations of Diamond Nation and Diamond Nation took that very seriously and
implemented already a lot of those uh considerations in the parking plan that's being presented to you this evening and had previously been presented to you. And the good news is it worked. I mean, things have really improved on site. Um, I think my clients
have have taken your concerns to heart and have addressed them and with this updated parking plan with the shuttling that's going to occur during those very few uh events that exceed the normal
everyday parking on site. Um, it's a better plan and it's a good thing that the the board and the applicants have worked together to come up with a plan that addresses those concerns. Um, and
it's working. So, that's a good thing. Um, so what I'd like to do is have Mr. Misari come up and just talk about the highlights of that park updated parking plan and some of the things that we
provided to you uh in support of it >> and Mr. was sorry was sworn in previously so there's no need to do that again and I forgot to press the button doing that you >> have to train yourself [clears throat]
>> thank you all I just wanted to take some time to go over the the plan that we set forth and as Steve said uh been working great for the everyday usage uh you know we addressed the illegal street parking uh vehicles parking the grass u the
overflow parking um and and the umpire lot. So, all that's been addressed with the the ropes, the signage, um the additional umpire spots that we we gave in the main lot. So, everything is is really going it's going great. Um and I
appreciate you you bringing it to to our concern. But I think I think it's actually a better uh a better uh customer experience in more homes. >> And that that umpire parking management plan, the street and grass parking prevention and the operational
accountability, you've already implemented almost all of those items currently. Correct. >> That's correct. >> And it's it's functioning very well. No incidences reported. >> No incidents. And uh with respect to those special events, the overflow plan
that we presented, we uh negotiated some agreements with the three entities that we had already talked about and presented to the board previously. Correct. >> That's correct. And that's the Maris School, the uh Bartles Corner Business Park Association, and uh Creek. And that
actually provides for an additional 40 450 spaces to um accommodate um any overflow parking on those special events. Correct. That's correct. Um those three sites are more than400 ft from the entrance of Diamond Native.
Correct. That is correct. And um Mr. Ouch will provide testimony in support of that variance relief. um want you to talk a little bit about how those special event um uh will will take place
in terms of notifications to the attendees. >> Sure. >> And um management of the shuttles on site. >> So all of our participants uh both the teams, the coaches, the parents, the players um they'll all receive communication prior to the event. Um
that communication will outline all the available parking locations and also outline the the policies so that uh we clearly communicate that there's no parking on River Road, the grass shoulders. Um there will be no player
drop offs so that everybody will will flow through um the Diamond Nation parking lot. Once that's full, we will start um communicating with teams while the event is going on as well. um where to park. So based upon, you
know, what time they're coming to play that day, we should have a pretty good idea of what's open and what's not. Uh so we'll be communicating with them in real time as well. Um but the uh you know, again, the the um the text messaging and the pre-communication will
be key. And I've actually provided um kind of a sample email if you saw if you've seen that on on how that will work and how that will uh be addressed to the team. So, um I think we've sat satisfied the communication concerns
>> and the police and traffic coordination that will continue to take place. >> That's correct. Um and the uh additional signage and handouts. >> Yeah. So, there there will be sign signage at every um parking location.
Uh, obviously the main lot will also have um some pretty big QR code signage and we'll we'll put those in the auxiliary lots as well, but I think the main lot's probably most important for that. Uh, and that'll just that'll that'll let them know if they scan that
where the additional uh lots are, how to get to them. Um, it'll provide an address so that they can put it into the GPS if they want to. But um we'll also have handouts available uh with attendants that are in those parking lots so that they want to grab it and
kind of go they can do that. >> And we're committing to have those 4 at least those 450 spaces on every special event. Correct. >> Yes. That's all the questions I have of Mr. Misari.
>> Anybody have any questions? I so when I look at the the map here um is there a sequence in which the overflow will fill up because I see the stunt off of part of porno road being closest right both on the shuttle service and well one's a
little bit smaller than the other um will those be directed to first is this just yeah you got to go to this lot and if that's full then go to the next lot and as those lots fill up will they be shut down and people will know they have to go to subsequent line.
>> Yeah. Well, so the so how the tournament operates, it's it they're not there all day long. Um so continuously spots will open and close, you know, in all of the lots. So, um yes, as soon as the main lot fills, we will go to that that
closest in proximity and then move out. Uh but we uh we foresee all those lots kind of going at the same time once you >> So the shuttle's just going to run. Yeah, we're going to have we're going to have I believe it was um let me just take a look. I think it was four
shuttles we went with. Um and very similar to like an off-site airport parking situation. We're just we're going to be constantly, >> you know, moving them in and out because games are going to be getting done, new games will be, you know, coming in. So, con people are constantly going through
the parking lots. Those will be four 36 passenger American dream coach buses. >> Yeah. >> And it's going to be that like the parking management plan says a continuous shuttle loop during the peak arrival and departure uh periods 8 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. for >> if someone's waiting a long time. Is there going to be some sort of phone number to >> Well, they shouldn't be. I mean that that's actually why we went with the 36 passenger. They're a bit you know if we went with a 50, right? Then you're you're constantly waiting for that thing to fill up. So if we go with the 36, we
can get those we can get them, you know, within 5 10 minutes, we should be able to get to get to the lot. >> I know some of the shuttle I would digress a bit, but some of the shuttles at NOR, you can actually watch where they are as they traverse the the facility at something that might I don't know if the bus is off.
>> I don't know if we'll have that technology to play, but but maybe for this the second year. Uh we'll see how the first one works out, but it it should go fairly well. This isn't their first time doing this, the lacrosse group. Um, so they're they're they're pretty familiar. They're familiar with the group that they are uh that we're
contracting for the for the auto uh transportation. Uh, so you know, all the bus operators will have comms on them. We'll have comms on them at the tournament table. So we'll be able to to real time uh >> figure out Yeah. to figure out what
what's Yeah. >> Um, are you going to uh bring into evidence the exhibit that was provided? >> Yeah. Well, we submitted that in advance. Um, if you wanted >> Is someone going to provide testimony on that? Yeah, because I have questions
specific. >> What? >> I'm sorry. Are we talking about the parking traffic management plan itself? >> No, I think the >> Okay, because I I Steve, I was also I didn't want to interrupt the Q&A, but maybe we can attach this as an exhibit to so we can reference that in any
resolution. >> Sure. So, >> if you want I I don't know what number we're up to. We're at A4 according to my notes. Next thing will be A4. So we'll make the traffic management plan A4. And just so I want to make sure I don't miss
anything. Is it three or I have five pages double-sided? So it would be 10 pages if it was single. And it it starts obviously with the with the title parking and traffic management plan. And does it end with an aerial diagram? Is
that the complete parking and management plan? It does. >> Okay. That that'll be A4. And then I'm sorry, Donna, to interrupt. Whatever it is that you want to reference, you can make that A5. >> Yeah, I I mean I can I had some other questions regarding the plan. Um under
item number two, uh street and grass parking intervention. Um we previous testimony did reference that um the applicant would be working to put up the no parking towway zone signs and that um
enforcement of that would be uh followed up with the Rariton Township Police. Would you be willing to add that to the plan since it was something that was discussed previously? >> Yeah, I think it I think the discussion was that we would do that subject to the county allowing us to do it because it's
a county road was my recollection. Yeah. 523 is part of is township. Yeah. >> Oh, I thought you were >> both of them. Yeah. >> Both county. I'm sorry. County. >> Yeah. So, but you had agreed to try and pursue that and then if this, you know,
if it all happens, which we hope it will, um that the Raron Township Police would be then authorized to enforce the no stopping or standing as well as the no parking sign. >> That's correct. >> Okay. So that's where I just was hoping that that could be added to the parking
plan under item number >> subject to county approval. We could add that. >> Correct. Um and then operational accountability item number three. In the past you have also talked you know sim in a similar vein that the police would be um potentially
notified if there was um problems going on during regular operational events. For example, if if people are parking illegally, is it your intent to um request that the Renton Township Police come in and handle that? Because we talked about not having the 16-year-old
Arrowly person go out there and tell people to move their vehicles. >> I have no issues. I I think our staff is very capable of handling, but if it gets out of hand, I have no issues calling the police. >> Okay. All right.
Sure. >> Um the testimony under page under uh the event overflow parking plan uh you're calling it special event. I would call it high attendance events. Um under item number three, the offsite lots. I guess we'll hear in
our planning testimony, but this says they're within 1.5 miles of the facility. And I I think probably day a bit further than that. So, I would just ask for correction and clarification on that based on testimony that's going to
be provided. We'll scale that out and correct the number if needed. >> Yeah, it just, you know, because the ordinance is 1.4. You're attesting it's 1.5. So, >> well, the ordinance is actually 1,400 >> 1400 ft. Excuse me. Yeah, correct. My
brain wrote flipping number >> one and a half miles. So, >> yeah. >> Yeah. So, um that's all I found on the language within the plan. Again, we were I know last time we were struggling about what
to call the uh what this document is calling special events. Um I would call them high attendance events, you know. Um but that's just my my comment.
>> Are you okay with that change, Nick? I attended this event. Let me finalize it. Oh, divide. >> That's fine. Okay, that works. >> Donna Dayar is 1.5 by the way. >> It is 1.5. Okay, great. Thank you.
>> We got somebody quick with the Google map up here. >> Yep. >> What was it? >> 1.5 is day. So, okay. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions for Mr. Misari? >> No, I don't believe so. So
>> I just compliment you because you implemented it without waiting for any of this to be over and I drive around there quite often. So I can see the operation. I see the gentleman sitting there, the umpire area, the ropes. I have not observed anything that would
concern me related to what you've already implemented. So I just want to compliment you and thank you for your partnership on that. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> And Nick, you had done the first draft of this however many months ago. We won't get into that. That was a nice step, but >> this is a major league step up.
>> Yeah, I appreciate it. It's been uh it's been a lot of work and and effort and a lot of collaboration, but as I said, you know, I appreciate you guys actually bringing it to our attention a little bit because I think it was that that kick in the backside, I guess. >> It was a nudge, >> just a nudge in the backside that that
uh really improved things, you know, like I said, for everybody, the community, our staff and and actually our customer base, but also good deal. Nicely done. Uh I have to offer anybody in the community to if you have any questions for Mr. Misari on his
testimony there being there is none. So we can Mr. O such come on down. >> Before Mr. Ouch starts I wanted to mention in the beginning the following board members have listened to the
required transcripts hearings and those members are Mr. Bob King, Mr. Dennis Conan, Mr. Joseph Lane, Miss Robin Fatu, and Mr. James Miller. So, all present board members are eligible to vote if a vote takes place tonight.
>> Thank you. >> Does he have to be sworn? >> He does. That's my fault because I'm looking at my notes. Yeah. >> Can you raise your right hand? Do you swear affirm that the testimony you're going to provide in this hearing is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> I do. >> May you please state your name and spell it for the record, please?
>> Kelly Ouch. K E L L E Y O apostrophe S U C. >> Um I've been accepted by this board as many other boards as both a planner and an engineers. >> Yes, you have. >> I intend to only act as a planner. Can I
>> Oh, go for both just in case. >> All right. All right. For both. >> All right. They're both in good standing. >> Yes. Kelly, why don't you give the board the the benefit of your review of the uh one variance that we haven't testified to,
which is the variance for allowing um parking to be more than 1,400 ft from the entrance of the Diamond Nation ballpark. >> Uh sure. So, it's uh ordinance section 296 153.
E1. And it specifically notes that if you utilize off-site parking, the off-site parking has to be within,400 ft of the subject property or subject use. Uh, as we've noted, based on the the parking
management plan that's been submitted and the lease agreements, the three off-site parking lots all exceed the,400 ft with the exception of the auxiliary diamond. So, we're seeking relief from that 1,400 ft uh requirement. And as
Miss Truce had asked, and I think Miss Fatu had noted, the the furthest that we perhosing and have an agreement with is Demar School, as you drive the road, it's about a mile and a half. If you look the way a crow flies, it's about 4,500 ft
plus or minus. But I don't want to get locked into a limit. I think we're asking for a leave that we're not providing outside parking within 1400 feet. If lease agreements change and other site have changed, we
don't want to come back for the distance changing to 2 miles or whatever. >> So, um we're committing to providing 450 offsite spaces during those oh what was
the term high high occupancy event. What was I think >> I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Steve. I just want to clarify. The last time at the April hearing, Mr. Cus testified that the 50 was available at all times. Is that And I'm only asking because I want to make
sure that the numbers are broken down in the resolution. So, in my mind, I had 400 additional just for the high attendance, but I was adding the 50 to the 533 for a total of 583 full-time. Is
that not the way that you want to do it? the we prefer not to the 50 is on an asneeded basis. It's available on an asneeded basis, but it's it's really primarily for Okay. the high >> I I just wanted to clarify because I I
was reviewing the transcript the testimony of everybody. Mr. Cuss said last time, I'm making the 50 available all time, not just for high. If you if you want to to go the other way, I just want to make sure that the resolution tracks the numbers 450 for the high and
then 533 and not 583. >> Correct. >> Wasn't there also testimony by our traffic consultant that said he felt very comfortable if the number went up to the five? >> Understood. I'm just trying I'm just trying to get their position in terms of
what what it is that they're offering. I if if if the uh board um traffic engineer says it expert says it should be different, well then that's a conversation. But I just want to know what their position is because when
Steve started asking the question, it was different than what the transcript was from the April hearing. So I was just trying to seek clarification >> and and to clarify that um we we feel that the 450 is for the high events.
Okay. That the way the site is working now is good for the uh everyday uh capacity and right now um the whis parking lot is not being used. It's because it's not needed on a daily
basis. Mr. Cust has control of that. So he said, "Well, it's it's available if I need it on an asneeded basis, but it's not needed on a daily basis. We'd rather lump that in to the high path. >> Just just for the record, the numbers
are the numbers, but the approved numbers that were approved for parking by both resolutions is 552. >> We'll get to that. >> We'll have to do some math tonight." Yeah. different. We'll get to that. Yeah.
>> Yeah, I had 15 for umpire, not 14. So, I need verification on all those. >> So, usually it's >> we're at 547 if prior resolution say 552. >> No, that's different.
>> Where did the 50? >> It's it's 315 for the damination facility plus the four >> that's not reflected in here. >> They're object. >> We need to do math. It's just how numbers
>> and I'm sorry to muddy the waters. Is the 50 bananked on the >> 50 bananked is included? >> It is okay. >> Included in what number? >> And included with the approved number. So that that's for the domination facility existing use >> 300 233
is the 233 where the 50 is with the >> it's the 183 plus the 50 plus the four umpire residential and then 315 for the domination. I thought it was 15 at the Empire lot. What do you mean four residential?
>> 300 plus 15. And then the the umpire housing is four four spaces. >> Oh, that's not listed here. Yeah. >> Is it 15 or 14 in the umpire lot? >> The site plants at at 15.
>> 15. Maybe we should >> Sorry to derail Steve, but it's just we figure this out. how we're all working from the same numbers. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. It's on the second page.
>> So, it's 2335 >> plus 15 on bar. >> No, no. We got to walk this through again. We got to do the math again. >> I'm at 552. >> Okay. There are 300 in the main lot. Everyone say yes or raise your thumbs.
Okay. >> Yes. And then we have 15 or 14 umpires. Somebody call it. >> My information is >> I reviewed the number 14. >> Pardon me. >> My information is 14.
>> Okay. >> Where did you get your information? >> Uh from the plans >> and I have it in my report. So it's written in my report that there are 14 umpire spaces. >> We haven't signed off on the resolution. >> No, no, no. The resolution that approved that. the resolution that approved that
parking. >> Okay. Can we just revise the new >> Well, that's what we're gonna do now. Yeah. But but we just we just we just want to know >> like we're going to come to a total new number, but it should be based off of
>> what previously existed and what's being offered from this application. So, we do we just have to have to sync from the same hint because we're a little bit off. And if Jeff said 352 and we're our plans are showing 347.
Our plans are for 347. That's what we've >> we need to break that down. >> And I think we did that in the parking plan. >> Yeah, it's on the front page of the park. >> On the front page. Let's take a look. >> I should say it is. So let's look at that first page, Jeff. So everybody is
everybody agree on the 300 spaces for the main diamondation right? Yeah. Everybody agrees on the 233 for the auxiliary >> it's 14 because that is >> 180 that is 183. So those first two everybody's in
agreement. >> Correct. >> One two the umpire parking sounds like there's a disagreement. They're saying it's 14. You're saying it's more than 14. Well, the plans that got submitted for this application say 15 14. >> Let me be clear. The plans that got
submitted the cover sheet references the resolution that was approved at 15 stalls. So I think if I'm there was no as built done on the umpire parking lot. They may have only built 14 versus >> So the discrepancy is a resolution
reference is 15 but the reality on the ground is there's only 14. So what do we do there? >> We should be using the 14, right? Because whether we need more or not, it has to be based off of the actual number.
>> So So then it's So So right now those first three lines on the parking management plan are correct. >> It's 300, 233, and 14. And I'm not going to do the math, but I'm assuming that totals 547. It does. >> Okay. Correct. >> That is correct. and the um 10 umpire
space uh additional 10 umpire spaces are being designated in the main lot, but they're not additional. They're in the main lot as part of the park. >> So the numbers don't change the use changes. So it's still the numbers the same. >> The only thing we're missing is the parking that was approved at the
residence, the umpire. Yeah. >> Which how many that was four you said, right? >> Yeah. Are you you you want I mean >> driving. >> So there's physically there physically is parking there but it's not for the
public. It's for diamondation and operational use only >> but in theory if you needed it >> in theory if we need >> so we should add those four would be my suggestion. So we're going to honestly we never it's never used those four those four spaces.
>> Yeah. You could park there. Yeah. >> Right. >> Yeah. Right. So now, so now that number 547 goes to 5 five >> plus four residents. >> Yeah. When those because of those four
spots um are tied to the residence area and if something should happen with that residence area in the future, we lose those four spots. I don't want to have to come back for the >> All right. So we're going to So they're not part of it. >> So is it 547 plus the 450 now? >> Yes.
I have an engineering degree and I can barely keep up with all those. That's why I went to law school. I didn't have to deal with numbers supposedly. >> Okay. So, it's 99.97 for the high attendance events. >> Correct. >> Yes. And I that's in our parking plan too.
>> Y >> that number. >> Okay. >> So, let's talk about C2 varies. >> Yeah. Well, um, could we just get some testimony on this that exhibit with the circulation and the how the drop off area will work?
>> That's going to be A5. >> What What are we g I'm sorry. What are we What are we going to call A5? >> High attendance. >> High attendance. And that's location sketch. >> Okay. dated June 24th, 202.
>> Okay. >> Here I >> What this illustrates is a movement of a anticipated shuttle bus that'll be coming from three offsite locations.
Uh coming down River Road, making a right in, going through the main aisle, making a left internally, and then at the uh sidewalk where there is an opening or a lack of parking. So
there's basically a drop off area would be the anticipated designated uh unloading location for the shuttle. It will not impact parkage and/or circulation on site. Once the uh
passengers unload, the surf uh the shuttle will continue back out to River Road, make a left, make a left onto Bard's corner, and then go to back to the three offsite >> um parking location. So my specific question is
if the bus holds 35 people, can 35 people wait to pick the bus up in that area or more? How large how how many people can congregate in that area to get onto the bus? >> You're saying in this area? >> Correct.
>> We have we have we have team job offer paid up all the time. >> Okay. So >> you you can accommodate 35 or more people that are waiting to get on a shutter. >> I know. >> And you'll have some kind of signage there. Yeah, there's going to be signs, like I said, signs throughout. So
>> I mean, they can just line up all along that long walkway, >> correct? >> Is that the plan? >> That's the queue. >> Yeah, that area is >> the brick there's a brick. >> Sir, can you please go to a microphone? >> There's a brick walkway there that's um
that's fairly large. We we have high school and college >> teams pick up and drop off all the time with both JV and varsity sometimes. So that you know a high school bus which is actually probably larger than 36 basket. So yeah.
>> Okay. That was just that was my question. I wanted to make sure enough people could stay on there with all their equipment and wait for the bus. >> How about the C2 variants? Okay. So, I think I got the ordinance on the record. >> Uh, I think realistically you could argue both a C1 and a C2, but I'm going
to put it under the C2 criteria. Um, specifically, uh, I think multiple purposes of the MLUL are advanced. Specifically, purpose B, public health and safety. Uh, basically, we're creating an off-site parking uh,
location that's managed event operations and keeps people from walking down public roads. uh puts them in a shuttle and is an operated managed event. Uh purpose C, adequate open space by utilizing stuff that's already developed. We're not building large
parking facilities that are only going to be utilized two or three weekends a year. We're utilizing existing infrastructure. Uh efficient use of land, same idea, which is purpose G and purpose I, a desirable visual visual environment.
Again, we're not building a ton of unused parking spaces. We're using something that's already there. Uh and maintaining the the Ritan Township um aesthetic. Uh so then the next step is kind of consistency with the Ritan Township master plan. Um specifically,
the master plan and the re-examination report uh supports additional commercial recreation development. I think Diamond Nation speaks for itself as a commercial recreational development. Um it's also this relief allows for that continued
use and expansion of that use with these large events or high attendance events as we're calling them. Uh additionally, master plan seeks for and provide for safe and efficient roadway networks. In addition to that, encourages transportation alternatives. I'd argue
that this shuttle service and utilizing uh existing parking lots is exactly what the master plan envisions for that. Uh and then lastly, the master plan promotes uh smart growth, environmental sustainability, uh and planning within
existing infrastructure limitations. Again, using stuff that's already there, not building new parking lots just to build parking. Um so I next is I think this is the superior planning alternative rather than just getting all parking within
1400 ft and building large parking lots that are not going to be utilized the majority of the time. Um so if you compare that from strict compliance of the ordinance uh I think the proposal avoids construction of unused parking uh
utilizes existing off-site resources that are already there and incorporates a shuttle service and as an organized management plan that is submitted to the board is on the record and becomes enforceable by the board andor the township uh for these high attendance
events. Uh so really from uh a C2 uh let me go negative criteria. Uh first off there's no substantial detriment to the public good. Any impacts that are created are minimal I'd argue. Um and they're
managed by the off-site parking allocation and the shuttle service to prevent people from walking that long distance more than 1400 ft. There's a shuttle service that uh again alleviates that that uh negative. Uh, and then there's no substantial
impairment to the zone plan. Again, I kind of went through the MLUL and I went through the master plan. I think this falls in line with what Riden Township is looking for. Uh, and there's definitely no substantial impairments of his own plan in my opinion.
So I think the C2 criteria is satisfied and the board has and should vote to grant the variance relief and ultimately vote to approve the site plan applications and u the um you have an opinion as to whether
these high attendance events and the parking that this allows it to occur has a benefit to the community in Riden Township. um on these occasional high um high attendance events. >> Yeah, I mean it it obviously brings
economic value to the township through um visitors coming staying in the town, going to restaurants, uh going to uh fill up their gas tank at, you know, the driving down 202. So there there's certainly public benefit
from a township perspective. Um and then there's public benefit uh with visitors coming and seeing how beautiful Ran Township and Hon County uh are. >> Have no other questions from a planning perspective? >> Any board questions for Mr. Ouch on that
testimony? >> I do not again nobody's here from the community. So that is our testimony this evening. Um, we were real close to having resolutions at one point in this meeting. I know the board wanted additional testimony with
respect to this plan um and the planning variance uh not the planning variance, the variance uh from a planning testimony perspective. Um we would ask that you um entertain motions first as to the Diamond Nation ballpark
application to grant uh preliminary and final site plan approval together with the variance variances that were discussed uh subject to those conditions including incorporation of that parking management plan. um and as to be revised
and um then separately to grant the uh application for preliminary only with respect to the self storage application and let me get back to my note
and that would be on the condition that 233 alternate parking spaces are identif identified. >> Correct. >> Well, operational. >> Yes, we talked about operational. Yeah, we did. We made it clear that. Yeah. >> Correct. >> Right. >> I just make sure we're on the same page of the number
>> and you're going to you understand what the ask was for the amendments to the parking. So, you're going to do the amendment and send that to me to be attached to resolution. >> Correct. Okay. >> Because I don't know that I captured the request, but if you have it,
>> hopefully, Mr. Hopefully, Mr. applaud. >> I was going to say you have it you have it on [laughter] >> does does is there any questions from the board? >> Oh, >> uh I'm not sure who this question might be for. Maybe the engineer, maybe our
traffic engineer. Um but is there any concern with the 36 passenger shuttle uh maneuvering uh the whisting company lot? uh what what is that kind of circulation going to look like? >> I know I can answer it, but um if you want me to is that it's not an issue because there's a turnaround right at
the on enclave where there's a little circle there. So there's no problem if you look at the map. It just continues on over the bridge and there's a there's an actual circle there. >> Okay, perfect. >> I can get you other testimony to that, but we did talk about that. >> Great. Thank you.
>> Okay, any other comments from the professionals, questions? I don't have you. Good. Thank you. >> I guess my only Oh, I'm sorry. >> No, I was just going to say no no no comments. >> My my question for our attorney. Um, this is considering any other conditions
or requirements in any prior resolutions would also carry forward. >> Yes, there's a draft with numerous conditions. There's a lot of engineering stuff. Uh, >> right. >> So, yes, >> well, they're all they're all captured. It's like three pages worth of stuff,
but it's all stuff that's been previously agreed to that's on the record >> and and the only thing I needed >> was a parking management plan and a clarification of the numbers because the numbers in the draft re resolution were all over the place. So, I need to
>> I need to make them consistent throughout and confirm that [clears throat] it's 233 in the condition for the other one. So I I I I believe I have a clear understanding of what I need to do. >> Yeah. I guess it my question was a
little different. Um, in both of the or multiple prior resolutions, there was a phrase that said the board board's approval is expressly subject to all requirements, conditions, and limitations set forth in all prior approval, government approval,
specifically prior approvals to the same extent, not inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth in resolutions. >> Yeah, that that's standard. >> So, just to reinforce some of the things that were in that that >> Yes. Yes. except to the extent modified in the new
>> res. Correct. >> Yeah. Because what in thinking back over this application, one thing that kind of nagged me a little bit was the lighting >> um question because I know it came up as a sidebar, but in the resolutions when I looked at them, it said you agree to
turn your lights off from midnight to 6:00 a.m. in the morning. So, I'm assuming that that condition will continue. Yeah, >> they do that. Yeah. Yeah, >> that's been out there for a while. >> Yes.
>> Okay. >> Okay. >> Go ahead. >> Sorry. There was other one other condition um that again I just was clarifying would carry forward um that it said that the the board shall
retain >> that's in there. the right to review all. >> It's in there. It's It's all It's all in there. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Y I just actually thought of something. Mr. Rashed indicated in his report he
wanted some type of permanent deed restriction on the self- storage lot, but that can't be accomplished. Um, we have an agreement in place, but I think that was under the misunderstanding that the self- storage lot was going to continue to have overflow parking, which
was the original plan. So, we can't give a permanent deed restriction on the self- storage lot because eventually we're going to remove overflow parking. >> So, I don't waste time. I'm just going to make a note here to look for in case if it's in there, and I'm sure you'll catch it when I send it. But
[clears throat] but if I see a deed a deed restriction, >> I'm going to remove that >> deed restriction on a self- storage lot, it should be removed, >> correct? >> Because it will be self storage. >> Right. Okay. Y
the air conditioning on tonight. [laughter] >> Stephy welcome. With that, I'd like a motion to approve Dimination Ballpark. This is the amended preliminary and final site plan with bulk variances for one-story addition
and playground installation. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Who seconded? Chair. >> Okay, Joe. >> I need those to be repeated for which one. >> This is for We're going Mr. Grunberg's order. This >> This is for the Diamond Nation ballpark.
the amended prelim preliminary and final site plan with bulk variances the addition >> that was Robin and then who >> Joe >> Lane >> yeah Joe Lane >> chairman ever Gettings >> yes >> vice chair Donna Drews >> yes >> Miss Robin Fatu
>> yes >> Mr. Bob King >> yes >> Mr. Dennis Clintan >> yes >> Mr. James Miller >> yes >> and Mr. Joseph Lane. >> Yes. >> Thank you very much. Okay. So, secondly, I'd like a a motion to approve Diamond
Nation LLC. This is preliminary on the construction of 126,672 ft self storage warehouse at block6003 lot 116 River Road with all conditions that have been
>> previously >> previously discussed >> and agreed with the exception of the deed >> with the exception of the deed. Thank you. And will all be captured in the subsequent resolution. >> Yes. >> Motion >> second. >> Was that you Bob? Yes. >> Yes.
>> Chairman, Miss Ever Getdings. >> Yes. >> Vice Chair Miss Donna Drews. >> Yes. >> Mr. Robin Fatu. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bob King. >> Yes. >> Mr. Dennis Clannon. >> Yes. >> Mr. James Miller. Yes. >> Mr. Joseph Lane. >> Yes. >> Thank you all very much. Appreciate your efforts and appreciate the ability to
move forward with this project. Very excited to do it. Thank you. Thank you, >> Mr. Cus. Thank you, Nick. >> Yeah. Congrats on the hotel. You're almost there. So, >> thank you. Thank you. >> Exactly. >> Mr. C, good luck with the Union Hotel opening. I know. It's >> They're excited.
>> The whole community is Yeah. >> Steak cocktails and >> you took people on a tour today and now they're posting all over social media. They're raving about it. So, >> yeah. Great. >> Very good. Congratulations. >> Yeah.
>> When When's the u the beer garden and the uh driving range driving range going to be open? >> Yeah. Right. >> Don't you have like a simulator? They told us it was a simulator. >> Oh, yeah. That's that's uh that's about 45 days away.
>> Okay. >> Thanks again, guys, for everything doing on the operations. >> Thank you. Good night. >> Uh just before we adjourn for the night, I just wanted to make the announcement. Um we do not have anything scheduled for
August 12th. So, in the event that we don't have anything, if you guys would like to formally cancel, we can make the announcement. >> Okay. >> Is that? >> Yeah, I think that's fine. >> I better remind everybody now the Hunter County Fair it's August 19th to the 23rd. >> There we go.
>> In case we don't meet on the 12th, are you saying there is nothing at then there won't be anything? >> Nothing could be scheduled because there would be no me on August 12th. >> All right. So, we're going to cancel the >> August 12th would be cancelled on >> the 12th. All right.
>> But then get ready because fall is already scheduled. All >> booked up. >> Okay. So, cancel for August 12th. >> Okay. >> Excellent. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Thanks everybody on a hot evening. Thank you all for making the
>> clos I'm around tomorrow.