May 1, 2013

Mr. Fried said that Essex County had become the County with the fastest growing adoption of Complete Street policies. He concluded the PowerPoint presentation with a list of the top ten freasons to adopt the policy: 1. Helps Guide Staff Long-Term 2. Reduces Solo Car Trips 3. Prioritizes Health/Safety Over Speed 4. Facilitates “Aging in Place” 5. Reduces Residential Property Taxes 6. Increases Property Values 7. Increases Civic Engagement and Community Vitality 8. Becoming an Early Adopter NOW Pays Benefits 9. Consistency with NJDOT Policy Gets You a Check 10. Easier and Cheaper Now Than In The Future He opined it would be beneficial for West Orange to get a policy on its books. The Board discussed the Presentation. Mr. Eben stated Mr. Fried had made a good presentation; he said he had recently made a presentation to the Township Council on Healthy Communities. Mr. Heller inquired if there were sample recommendations from other municipalities that Mr. Fried would be able to provide the Board. Mr. Fried said he would provide the Board with copies of recommendations from Glen Ridge, Morristown, Essex County and the State of New Jersey. Councilwoman McCartney said she supported gathering additional information to review. Mr. Klein mentioned he had taken a course on the Complete Streets Policy. Chairman Bagoff recommended to the Board that within the next six months, additional information be complied to review and make a recommendation to the Township Council by the end of the year; and to include the Complete Streets Policy in the next Master Plan Re- examination. Recommendation to Township Council regarding potential zoning changes to streamline standby generator installation. (Paul Grygiel, Patrick J. Dwyer, Esq.) Chairman Bagoff advised the Board he had asked Mr. Grygiel and Mr. Dwyer to re-introduce the discussion for recommendation to Township Council regarding the generator class to accessory use. He said the function of the Planning Board was to help the community; the Planning Board recommendation to change the stand-by generator ordinance would in no way take away the rights of a condominium association or the individual homeowners. The recommendation was not frivolous; the goal was for life safety, health and welfare. a function of the governing body. Mr. Gurland said that after the last discussion regarding zoning changes to

. The recommendation was not frivolous; the goal was for life safety, health and welfare. a function of the governing body. Mr. Gurland said that after the last discussion regarding zoning changes to streamline the standby generator installation; his association was concerned about the rights of the individual homeowners. He read a written statement from his associations POA President. Mr. Klein said he would like to hear the recommendation details from the Building Department and PSE&G. Councilwoman McCartney inquired as to what were the recommendations. Mr. Grygiel said there were two simple changes; the primary objective was to enable generator installation adjacent to clubhouses or other common facilities, and but NAPLANNING. BRD\WPIMINUTES|2013\5-1-13 Minutes.doc 8