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Thirsty Turtle - 3 South Ave. W

Code Review Committee Meeting No. 1
Code Review Committee Application No. 2
Zoning Permit Application No. Z-20-243

Approved - 6/24/2020 - 12/31/2020

Thirsty Turtle
3 South Avenue West
Block 475, Lot 3.01

Proposal: Applicant proposes the creation of outdoor seating in the existing parking lot area of the Thirsty Turtle located in the side yard of the subject property. The addition of outdoor seating to the business is being brought to the Code Review Committee in order to accommodate social distancing requirements related to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and in order to increase seating capacity for the existing business through the use of non-permanent seating accommodations.

Meeting Details:
June 24, 2020 - 10:00 AM
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Interested parties should email Jason Bottcher, Zoning Officer - j-bottcher@cranfordnj.org - for details on how to participate.
Please see below for meeting details and minutes.

Application Details:

  1. Seating Details
    1. Existing Indoor Seating Capacity - XX Max. - Sidewalk Cafe Seating Capacity - 12 Seats Max;
    2. No indoor seating currently permitted as per State guidance;
    3. Proposed outdoor seating capacity (excluding permitted sidewalk cafe) 36 Seats over 6 tables beneath a temporary tent (20' x 40' in size);
    4. Proposed Seating Plan
  2. Liquor License
    1. Extension to outdoor seating area has been granted
  3. Materials
    1. Currently utilizing wood tables and chairs from the indoor dining area;
    2. Tent is 20' x 40' and has been anchored

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Code Review Committee Meeting No. 1 - Minutes
Application Status - Approved - None Opposed

Comments

  1. Jacqueline Dirmann, PE, CME, CFM - Maser Consulting - Township Engineer
    1. Requested clarification regarding circulation in the parking lot; is it still accessible?
      1. The applicant responded that employee parking is blocking access to all other vehicular traffic in the existing parking lot;
    2. Emphasized the need to provide visual and physical barriers / demarcation to protect patrons.
  2. Matt Lubin, Fire Official - Cranford Fire Department
    1. Reiterated Jacqueline's comments re: safety and providing a substantial physical barrier;
    2. Noted that he will be available to provide guidance regarding indoor seating capacity once permitted as per State guidance.
  3. Mike Fitzpatrick, Health Official
    1. ​​​​​​​Noted he will also be available to provide guidance regarding health requirements once indoor seating is permitted;
  4. Richard Belluscio, Construction Official
    1. ​​​​​​​No comments
  5. Mayor Giblin
    1. ​​​​​​​No comments
  6. Jason Bottcher, AICP, CFM - Zoning Officer
    1. Noted that Fire has already inspected the tent and it is sufficiently anchored to mitigate against potential negative impacts related to wind;
    2. Emphasized that safety must be the priority;
    3. Noted that approvals are only valid through December 31, 2020, and any plans to make outdoor seating a permanent fixture of the business will require an application to the Planning Board.