PB-16-09C/WO Board of Education/Gregory School

reach the school building. He testified that the application involves enlarging the existing parking area, as well as creating a new drive-aisle on the Gregory Avenue side of the school for large buses to pull in and discharge or pickup passengers. 4, Several members of the public spoke both for and against the proposed improvements. 5. The Board finds that the proposed projects and capital improvements are not contrary to the Master Plan of the Township of West Orange. The Board further finds that the improvements will improve safety for students coming to and leaving the school, which is of paramount concern. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange that it finds that the proposed project and capital improvements are not inconsistent with the West Orange Master Plan. The Board makes the following recommendations: 1 Increase the buffer along the North side of the parking lot by adjusting the pavement line in order to create at least a 5’ of distance between the lot and the neighbors to the north. Application should also consider screening the fencing in this area. 2 Applicant should replace the dedicated Cherry Tree and plaque which are in the front yard of the Gregory Avenue side of the building and will be disturbed by the proposed improvements. 3. Applicant should create appropriate signage alone Lowell Avenue to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety for student drop off and pick-up in this area. Certified to be a true copy of the Resolution adopted on the 6" day of July 2016. aan ' Robin Miller, Secretary 2