March 20, 2013

residents the ability to protect themselves and encourage businesses to help the local community in times of emergency. Chairman Bagoff said that Mr. Grygiel and Mr. Dwyer had been working on recommendations. Mr. Grygiel said there were three main issues: 1. Mandate requiring standby generators for new construction of certain businesses such as service stations, nursing homes and pharmacies; 2. Dealing with general zoning issues defining what a generator is; specifically focusing on emergency standby generators and 3. Where they could be installed, and the standards for installation. Mr. Dwyer said that there was pending legislation, but it might take time for it to be adopted, if at all. Chairman Bagoff said that within the Township of West Orange there were twenty- two condominium associations with over twenty-thousand residents. He opined the Board would be serving the community by streamlining the process by offering guidelines for installation that condominium associations might adopt. There was discussion among the Board regarding making a recommendation to the Council for potential zoning changes.. Some members indicated they had not been provided with a copy of Mr. Grygiel’s memorandum dated February 21, 2013. The Board was unable to make a determination; it was decided to continue the discussion at the next Planning Board meeting. DISCUSSION OPMA Compliance — New Legislation. Tabled for an upcoming Planning Board meeting. Councilwoman McCartney advised the Board that on April 3, 2013, former Montclair Mayor, Jerry Fried, would be making a presentation on Complete Streets, sponsored by Essex County. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 10:17 P.M. Minutes adopted April 3, 2013 a Robin Miller, Planning Board Secretary Township of West Orange **THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD WILL BE MAY 1, 2013 AT 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS* NAPLANNING. BRDWWPAMINUTES(201 3213-20-13 Minutes.doc 9