PB-17-04/GBSJ Properties LLC

25-15 .3¢.2(d) Maximum 6 feet (including None 8 feet (not Monument Sign Width supporting | including structures) supporting structures) 25-28.8c Disturbance Not permitted —_| Existing disturbed Disturbance in of Slopes of 25% or | areas |__developed areas 11. Mr. Graviano stated that the variances could be granted on either “c(1)” or 12. 13. 14. 15. (c(2)” grounds. For the c(1) positive criteria he stated that the site was unusually shaped as noted above, which qualified for a hardship variance. For c(2) grounds he stated the proposal would further several purposes of zoning set forth in MLUL §2 including: (a) benefiting the public good, (g) providing sufficient space for a variety of uses, (h) by encouraging location and design which promotes the free flow of traffic, and (i) by promoting a desirable visual environment. For the negative criteria Mr. Graviano stated the proposed deviations would not impact upon neighbors nor impair the intent of the planning documents. He summarized saying the proposal would breathe new life into a blighted lot with a use which is inherently beneficial. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Premises are located in the B-2 Zone where child care centers are a permitted use pursuant to MLUL §66.6. Applicant seeks to demolish a vacant restaurant building and dwelling and construct a day care center. The subject property consists of two lots (5 & 23) and is located on the northeast corner of two highly travelled roadways, Mt. Pleasant Avenue running north and south, and Prospect Avenue running east and west. Surrounding uses include an electric substation, the Essex County Country Club, offices and communication towers with related equipment. The proposed facility would be a one-story building having 8,800 sq. ft. with a 5,600 sq. ft. outdoor fenced-in play area attached. Maximum occupancy would be 136 students, 18 teachers, 2 administrators and one staff person. Forty-five parking spaces would be built in two separate lots, one lower and one upper. The site would be accessed via a right-in, right-out driveway onto Mt. Pleasant Avenue and a two-way driveway on Marcella Avenue which then intersects with Prospect Avenue. Although the use is permitted the proposed improvements would require variance relief. At the hearing the Applicant announced that following the original submission the plans were revised and three

. Although the use is permitted the proposed improvements would require variance relief. At the hearing the Applicant announced that following the original submission the plans were revised and three variances eliminated.