PB-16-12/Baptist Home Society of NJ-Cliffs at Eagle Rock

There was no public comment for or against the application. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 8. 13. 14. 15. The Premises are located in the R-5 Zone. The Applicant previously received approval for the original construction of the facility in 2000, by way of a Court Order dated September 21, 2000 overturning the West Orange Zoning Board's initial denial of site plan approval with variance relief. The Applicant is properly before the Planning Board to seek approval for this minor amendment to its original site plan without any additional variance relief. Applicant seeks to amend the site plan to build a new 21 ft. 10 in. by 15 ft. 9 % in. addition on the west side of the existing building. The Applicant's facility is an inherently beneficial use. The proposed addition is a de minimus change to the existing building that will enhance the experience for residents without adding to the number of residents or require additional parking. The existing facility is well maintained. The Board finds that the amendment to the site plan can be granted because the public benefits outweigh any detriments. The increase in lot coverage is de minimus and still less than the permitted lot coverage for the site. The detriments to the proposal are insubstantial and do not cause significant detriment to the public good nor impairment nor to the intent and purpose of the zone plan and ordinance. Therefore, the Board finds that the benefits of the proposal will outweigh the detriments and the site plan amendment sought can be granted. THE DECISION WHEREAS, the Board, having reviewed the application for Amended Minor Site Plan approval and having considered the impact of the proposed application on the Township's master plan and zoning ordinance and the surrounding property owners, and having considered whether the proposal complies with and furthers the goals of the land use and zoning ordinances of the Township of West Orange and the Municipal Land Use Law; and upon the imposition of specific conditions to be fulfilled, hereby, concludes that good cause has been shown to approve the application.