PB-17-07C/Essex Cty/TBZ-Flamingo Exhibit

RESOLUTION of the PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Heard: August 2, 2017 Case No.: PB-17-07C County of Essex/Turtle Back Zoo WHEREAS, pursuant to Municipal Land Use Law §40:55D-31 the Board has heard a proposed capital improvement project by the County of Essex for construction of certain improvements at the Turtle Back Zoo which is County-owned property located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, said premises being designated on the municipal tax map as Block 163, Lot 1; and WHEREAS, the Board having heard the presentation and having performed its review pursuant to MLUL 40:55D-31 hereby makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The Board accepted into evidence the following Exhibits: A-1 A-2 A-S Enlarged Aerial View of the Zoo prepared by French and Parrello dated 1/15/16 (1 Sheet) Overall Site Plan for Flamingo Exhibit prepared by French and Parrello dated 1/9/17 (Sheet C1.0) Floor Layout for Flamingo Exhibit prepared by French and Parrello dated 1/6/17 (Sheet C1.0) Building Elevations for Flamingo Exhibit prepared by French and Parrello dated 1/9/17 (Sheet C1.1) 3D Color Rendering prepared by French and Parrello dated 8/2/17 (1 Sheet) 2. Michael Piga, L.A., of French & Parrello introduced the application and testified that Applicant proposed to construct a new Flamingo Exhibit which will be located southeast of the Savanna Café and next to the Condor Exhibit. The