July 2, 2014

Mr. Gurland inquired if the Applicant had more witnesses; Mr. DeVito said the Applicant’s engineer who could talk about the appearance of the building. Mr. Gurland opined the Board should not continue hearing the application because there seemed to be much information that was missing. Vice Chairman Weston noted Mr. Gurland’s concern; he said the Board should finish questioning Mr. Steck. Mr. Eben asked if the Applicant would support the site; he stated that for the twenty-five years since the Condit House was demolished, the site had not been supported. Mr. DeVito said the Appticant was a national retailer that ran a clean operation and was welcomed in municipalities. Mr. Grygiel asked if the Applicant was amending the Application to request a variance from Section 25- 12.1P, regarding one tree for every ten parking spaces. He opined it would be useful for the Board to see the number of trees and their location on revised plans; Mr. Steck said the problem with the property was by putting trees in some locations of the parking lot, it would limit the ability to share the lot. Mr. Russo asked what was the setback of the adjoining Karl’s building from the curb line, the front property line; Mr. Steck said it appeared to be 25 feet from the street curb; he said the property line was not shown on the map but opined the setback from the property line was 15 feet. Mr. Russo asked Mr. Steck to show the location of the building sign; and if the building sign would be visible to the traveling public. Mr. Steck said the sign would be located in the center of the wall and would be visible to travelers. Mr. Russo stated the application required steep slope disturbance relief; he asked if there would be less or no relief required if the building was closer to Main Street; would it be more efficient to have a parking lot with more turnaround and closer to the building entrances; Mr. Steck said from a traffic standpoint it would not be a better layout. The Public had no questions for Mr. Steck. Vice Chairman Weston stated there was more information the Board needed to hear; he suggested the Applicant consent to carry the meeting to the August 6, 2014 regular meeting. He also requested the Downtown Alliance and the Historic Preservation Commission provide input at the next meeting. The Board requested the Applicant submit a modified plan showing revised parking,

g. He also requested the Downtown Alliance and the Historic Preservation Commission provide input at the next meeting. The Board requested the Applicant submit a modified plan showing revised parking, additional landscaping, signage rendering, diagram of the site, and building materials. Mr. DeVito agreed to continue to the August 6, 2014 meeting. DISCUSSION Technical Review Subcommittee Ordinance and Application Process Carried from the May 7, 2014 regular meeting. Vice Chairman Weston announce the discussion would be carried to a future meeting. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 10:45 P.M. Minutes adopted November 5, 2014 ee Robin Miller, Planning Board Secretary Township of West Orange THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD WILL BE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3, 2014 AT 7:30 P.M. iN COUNCIL CHAMBERS il 7-2-14 Minutes Approved