September 7, 2016

EXHIBIT(S) A-1: Aerial Photo of Project Site, prepared by Matrix Neworld Engineering Progress, dated September 6, 2016; A-2: PowerPoint presentation, prepared by Matrix Neworld Engineering Progress, dated September 7, 2016, (12 pages). DISCUSSION Peter Van den Kooy, PP, AICP, Matrix Neworld Engineering Progress, was sworn in, stated his credentials, and was accepted by the Board to be an expert in professional planning. Mr. Van den Kooy said the scope of the study was to conduct an inventory of the properties within the study area; evaluate if the characteristics and conditions of those properties meet the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (LRHL) criteria; and then propose the findings and recommendations relevant to designation of all or a portion of the properties. Referring to Exhibit A-1, Mr. Van den Kooy identified the six (6) properties included in the study area: Block 9, Lot 11.01: 25 Mitchell Street; Block 9, Lot 11.02: 29 Mitchell Street; Block 9, Lot 11.03: 27 Mitchell Street; Block 9, Lot 32: 8-10 Mitchell Street known as “Biddleman Site”; and two properties known as “Selecto Flash Site”: Block 9, Lot 36: 18 Central Avenue and Block 7, Lot 22: 4 Tompkins Street. He noted the Harvard Press Redevelopment area was located to the southeast and was contiguous with the study area. The study area was comprised of a total 2.42 acres. Mr. Van den Kooy gave a brief summary of the Redevelopment process to date. The Council had adopted a resolution directing the Board to undertake a preliminary investigation of an area in need of redevelopment. The Township prepared a map showing the boundaries of the proposed redevelopment area and the location of the parcels to be included with a statement setting forth the basis of the investigation. The Board set the date and noticed for this public hearing. The Board will complete the public hearing and make its recommendation to the Council on whether or not to designate all or a portion of the proposed area as being in need of redevelopment. Mr. Van den Kooy described the existing zoning and land uses. The study area was located in the | Industry District that permits light industry including dry cleaning plants, machine shops, publishing or printing plants, and other similar uses; and the R-M Multi-Family Residences District that permits Multi-family development, two family dwellings and other similar

plants, machine shops, publishing or printing plants, and other similar uses; and the R-M Multi-Family Residences District that permits Multi-family development, two family dwellings and other similar uses. Referencing the Township’s Master Plan 2010 Update; Mr. Van den Kooy cited specific objectives that were relevant to the presentation (pages 10-12) “encourage economic development and redevelopment that is compatible with suburban character of the Township with particular sensitivity to existing residential neighborhoods. As commercial and industrial facilities become obsolete and outdated, efforts should be made to rehabilitate and revitalize these areas prior to, or in lieu of, the development of existing open space.” He said his findings indicated the “Biddleman” and “Selecto Flash” properties appeared to meet the criteria for the Master Plan objective. Further, (page 35) “The Township stated that they should consider expanding the Harvard Press Redevelopment Area to include nearby properties in order to “promote the comprehensive redevelopment of new uses that would contribute to West Orange’s tax base, while taking advantage of proximity to the Highland Avenue Railroad Station. Provision of additional parking to