May 7, 2014

said he had a problem with the determination between a change of use and a change in tenancy. He opined the resuit was that businesses were being hurt by having unnecessarily going through the application process. Mr. Weston said he had been on the Technical Review Committee for a long time; he said it had been set up with the best of intentions. He agreed with Mr. Grygiel’s assessment that the procedures were not following the ordinance. He suggested that with the help of the Board professionals and counsel, the Board draft a recommendation to the Township Council to do away with the Technical Application; additionally, he suggested the Board revert back to an advisory site plan review comprised of the Township professionals and one member of each Board; that could review site plan applications in an effective way to streamline the process and make it more consistent with prevailing processes. Mr. Gurland opined the Technical Review process was helpful for the larger site plan applications. Chairman Heller said he would like to see the monetary threshold eliminated from the ordinance. Dr. Bagoff opined the Technical Review Committee did help smaller Applicants maneuver through the process by informing them of the requirements of other Township departments, i.e., Health Department and Building Department. He opined that in lieu of the Technical Applications; and with the input of other departments, a checklist of requirements be provided to assist the smaller business owner in the process. Chairman Heller requested Mr. Grygiel prepare a framework of modifications to help the Board in drafting a recommendation to Township Council. Dr. Bagoff suggested that once the recommendation and checklist had been drafted, the documents be submitted to the Construction Official and Zoning Official for their comments before a final recommendation was sent to the Township Council. Chairman Heller announced a Planning Board special meeting would be held on May 21, 2014 in Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M.; the next Planning Board regular meeting would be held on June 4, 2014 in Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. Council President McCartney advised she would be recusing herself from the May 21, 2014 Special meeting. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 9:40 P.M. Minutes adopted July 2, 2014 — i = Robin Miller, Planning Board Secretary Township of West Orange JHE NEXT

rself from the May 21, 2014 Special meeting. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 9:40 P.M. Minutes adopted July 2, 2014 — i = Robin Miller, Planning Board Secretary Township of West Orange JHE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD WILE BE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6, 2014 AT 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10 5-7-14 Minutes Approved