July 19, 2021

Jeff Klein

Building Inspector, Construction, Zoning Official

38 Park Avenue

Flemington, NJ, 08822

Phone: 908-782-8840 ex 224

Email: jklein@historicflemington.com.

Fax: 908-782-0142

Re: Letter of Explanation; Permit request for outdoor use at 34 Stangl Rd Flemington, NJ

Dear Mr. Klein:

This is a Letter of Explanation regarding business operation and usage of outdoor space at the property 34 Stangl Road Flemington, NJ 08801, which is currently owned by Countryside Affordable Housing; with whom Axeiom Entertainment, Inc has a Letter of Intent giving permission to use this space until such a time as the interior space can be built-out in accordance with the necessary standards. We are requesting a permit for this purpose, for which the details are outlined below.

Details of our Business:
Axeiom is a sporting venue for axe throwing, in which participants can compete and test their skills in a safe, controlled environment. Throwing sessions are charged by participants and the time they reserve (ex: 15min @ $10 per person). Before any throwing session every customer is given a short, thorough training session on the safe usage of the axes as well as how to throw properly. Additionally, Rules and Safety Standards are clearly posted. Staff are on site to step-in for any assistance needed or to head-off any safety concerns. No violence, excessive force, rudeness or altered mental states are tolerated. Minors are allowed to throw from ages 13-17 with the oversight of an attending adult. All payments and waivers are completed prior to the start of any throwing session.

Signage:

(2) 30” x 20” banners “Axeiom: Axe throwing for smart people with excellent taste.”

30” x 20” Banners will be used for tent and entrance identification.

(10) 24”x 18” yard signs “Axeiom: Axe throwing with style”

24” x 18” yard signs will be used to show direct and mark path.

Hours of Operation:

Friday & Saturday 10am -10pm

Sunday 10am – 6pm

Possible: expansion of daytime hours before 9pm during the week; contingent on demand for services

Industry Standards & Axeiom Build Details

Mobile Throwing Environments

Your mobile throwing ranges must have a flat surface for the entire throwing area.

In the case of inclement weather

The throwing area must be completely covered.

The ground in the throwing area must be checked periodically to confirm safe footing.

Acceptable Environments: Open Space w/ fencing

Throwing Area:

The area needs must have written rules of conduct prominently displayed in the throwing Area.

This needs to list everything you will go over in your safety training with the clients. (For example: Do not touch the blade, only throw toward the targets, adhere to all standard WATL safety guidelines, etc.)

There needs to be a marker of 12 ft from the targets to designate the safe zone.

The targets are built from 5 2×10 wooden boards that are 4” in length. The first layer would be arranged horizontally, then the outermost layer, on which targets will be drawn, is arranged vertically.

Targets must conform to World Axe Throwing League Standards as pictured here.

The first layer of 2×10 wood drilled onto the SPF wooden wall are called backboards.

The backboards can be made of 6′ feet long of 2×10 lumber. This will be the backboard where you will then drill your target boards against.

There should be 6pcs of 2x10s, that are 6′ feet long, drilled into the wall vertically and packed tightly together.

These 6 vertical boards should be 2 feet off the ground.

The second layer of wood will be your actual targets. These will be three 2×10 boards in the center, and one 2×10 board on each side. The targets consist of two components: 1) the targets 2) the headers and footers

Open Space with Fencing:

There needs to be 8ft tall fencing on the sides around the throwing area. This fencing must cover at least 15 ft to the front of the targets and connect to the fencing behind the targets with the back fencing.

There needs to be 8ft tall fencing covering behind the target.

If the targets are not fully enclosed in fencing with a ceiling, then there must be fencing at least 10 ft away behind the targets.

Under no circumstances can spectators or the public be allowed to walk behind the target, even behind the 8ft tall fencing area.

If there is any reason to go behind the targets, it will only be by an authorized employee.

The employee will make sure that no-one holds an axe while the employee is behind the targets.

AXEIOM Throwing Environment & Outdoor Throwing Area:

We will be using the parking lot behind 34 Stangl to set-up an outdoor throwing area which is approximately 60' x 60' of open space.

We will have 4 lanes, each measuring.

6' x 15'. Cumulatively the space taken up is 24' x 15'

A 20x30 commercial grade, fire retardant, frame tent will be used to provide shade and protection from inclement weather.

All targets are made by the WATL standards.

All axes are within league and industry standards.

AXEIOM Open Space Fencing (pictured below)
(This is referring to outdoor, throwing venues that are NOT on a trailer, which is the most relevant to our operation)

Our targets are fully fenced in at 8.5' high and 15' deep, exceeding any current standards.

Additionally, we have fencing between each individual lane and partial fencing behind each lane.

The upper enclosure is made from heavy duty gridwall fencing, reinforced by 2x3 framing.

The lower walls are wood panels, reinforced on 4 sides by 2x3 framing.

These modular pieces are then attached to 4x4 support joists using joist hangers.

(12) 6x2 pieces of gridwall are used to create the ceiling of our enclosures

8x2 gridwall pieces are framed and used to create a partial covering from behind the thrower.

The flooring is created by layering wood sheeting and turf to absorb force.

I hope this letter answers any outstanding concerns or questions regarding both the nature and physicality of our outdoor venue and allows us to acquire the needed permit. Please let me know if you need further documentation or if I have left any questions unaddressed. We are happy to provide you with any additional details.

Best regards,

Carly L Johnstone

Carly Johnstone
Chief Financial Officer
Axeiom Entertainment, Inc

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