March 5, 2014

Council President McCartney opined the Board had listened to the Public’s concerns; particularly the request for a Master Plan. She wished the project were a bifurcated application; she liked the suggestion of the dog park at a different location; she voiced concern about traffic on Northfield Avenue. Mr. Eben opined that the people of Essex County were concerned about what was going on in the Park; he did not understand why the dog park was attached to the playground project. He did not believe the County proved there was a need for a new dog park. He said he could not support the project. Chairman Mr. Heller stated the Application was for courtesy review; he said the County did take Board recommendations in to consideration; he said he appreciated environmental constraints and chalienges. Recommendations: 1. Consider emergency call stations; 2. Consider better directional signage on Northfield Avenue 3. Consider relocating the dog park to an area across Cherry Lane that has fewer trees. The Board voied on the Application as follows: Motion: Chairman Heller Second: Dr. Bagoff Bagoff: Yes Carlucci: Absent Eben: No Ghebremicael: Yes Gurland: Absent Klein: Absent Lester: Absent McCartney: Yes Weston: Yes Wilkes: Yes Heller: Yes BOARD DISCUSSION Technical Review Subcommittee Ordinance and Application Process. Chairman Heller announced the discussion would be carried to the April 2, 2014 regular meeting. Mr. Eben said he had requested the Township Professionals be present for the discussion, including the Zoning Officer. Chairman Heller said that when the Board discussed the issues and has specific questions, he would submit the questions to the Town professionals to answer in writing. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 10:55 P.M. Minutes adopted May 7, 2014 =S—. Robin Miller, Planning Board Secretary Township of West Orange **THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD WILL BE WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2014 AT 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS* NVAPLANNING.BRDAWP\MINUTES|2014\3-5-14 Minutes.doc 41