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

proposed exhibit will consist of a 20,000 gallon gunite pool, observation areas around the pool and an approximately 1,000 square foot building. The pool will include a nesting island and faux waterfalls. The observation area will include three shade structures. The building will contain a flamingo holding area, a quarantine area, storage and food preparation room and a mechanical room. The exterior of the building will include faux thatch overhangs and stucco and wainscot panel walls, with a new exhibit sign on one wall. The front of the exhibit will be landscaped with bamboo and other tropical resembling plants. 3. Kate Hartwyk, Deputy Director of the Essex County Parks testified that 1,200 parking spaces exist onsite and an additional 500 spaces are available offsite. 4. During public comment two neighbors voiced concerns about potential noise and use of the exhibit for event functions. The Applicant represented it would not be used as a function space. 5. The Board finds that the proposed projects and capital improvements are not contrary to the Master Plan of the Township of West Orange. 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: 6. The County of Essex proposes construction of a new Flamingo exhibit on the premises in accordance with drawings by Tokarski & Milleman Architects LLC and French and Parrello Associates.