October 1, 2014

active approach to commercial development adjacent to residential zones; she voiced concern that the Ordinance was redundant and needed to be further reviewed before action. Harvey Grossman, Public Advocate; he opined that the Ordinance as written would not work due to the types of businesses that currently operated in areas adjacent to residential zones; he stated he was concerned about the Ordinance definition of a retail business; he opined movie theatre and fueling station be added. Councilman Joe Krakoviak, 20 Grandview Avenue, voiced concern that while an existing 24-hour business would not be impacted, it might be when they wanted to sell. He also said it would be important to clarify the definition of being open for business. He opined it was important to look at the existing commercial zones to be impacted by the Ordinance. Council President McCartney opined it had been determined that the Ordinance would affect every commercial zone. Mr. Eben concurred. The Board recommended the Council not advance the Ordinance on Second Reading until it was further researched, developed, and refined; and an Ad-Hoc Committee be formed to assist the Council in drafting the Ordinance. The Committee to include members of the Council, Planning Board, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Alliance, Police Department and others. The Board voted on the Recommendation as follows: Motion: Dr. Bagoff Second: Vice Chairman Weston Bagoff: Yes Carlucci: Yes Eben: Yes Ghebremicael: Yes Gurland: Absent | Klein: Yes Lester: Absent | McCartney: Yes Weston: Yes Wilkes: Absent | Heller: Yes DISCUSSIONS Stand-by Generators Dr. Bagoff addressed the Board; he stated that with the proliferation of stand-by generators in the Township, a list of businesses with generators be made available to Township officials to assist members of the public in time of emergency. Council President McCartney opined that a list was available to the Office of Emergency Management. Vice Chairman Weston said that all generators required permits; the Building Department would have the information. Recent Ordinances Council President McCartney advised the Board the Council had recently adopted the following Ordinances: 2417-14 — An Ordinance Requiring The Installation Of A Key Lock Box Emergency Access System For Use By The West Orange Fire Department During An Emergency Or Any Other Action Deemed Necessary

nances: 2417-14 — An Ordinance Requiring The Installation Of A Key Lock Box Emergency Access System For Use By The West Orange Fire Department During An Emergency Or Any Other Action Deemed Necessary By The West Orange Fire Department And Adding Section 4 To Chapter 18 Of The Municipal Code Of The Township Of West Orange.