February 7, 2018

Harvey Grossman, Esq., Public Advocate, asked for clarification about the County’s Public meeting regarding the Turtle Back Zoo Master Plan Update. The Board discussed sending the County a position statement regarding issues to consider when developing the new Turtle Back Zoo Master Plan. Council President McCartney stated the County had testified they would come back before the Board to give a presentation of the Turtle Back Zoo Master Plan Update. Chairman Bagoff directed the Secretary to thank Mr. Puglisi for the invitation; and advise that some members would attend the meeting. Vice Chairman Weston suggested Chairman Bagoff send a letter to the County giving a recapitulation of concerns discussed during County applications that had previously appeared before the Board. Section 25-28-Steep Slopes and Natural Features: Chairman Bagoff stated he had asked Mr. Grygiel to review this section to clarify definitions. He said as an example, the West Essex Highlands II project created mounds of dirt; over years, the mounds of dirt became a natural feature. He discussed how the tree ordinance had evolved over the years; but with more requests for sidewalks, the Board had to weigh how each development application adhere to the law and the best interest of the public good. He stated there had to be balance in development. Council President McCartney stated the West Orange Environmental Commission was working on amending the Tree Ordinance; Chairman Bagoff requested that before sending the ordinance to Council, it be sent to the Board for review and comments. Vice Chairman Weston stated Mr. Grygiel had written a good summary of the ordinance; he opined it be tabled at this time and discussed again during the Master Plan Update. Harvey Grossman, Esq., Public Advocate, spoke about the Tree Ordinance. Mr. Wegner stated the Township had finite resources; he advocated for the least possible amount of tree removal when reviewing applications. Chairman Bagoff stated he agreed; however, it was for the Board to craft ordinances that addressed the least amount of soil loss/natural resources yet allow the applicant to develop their property. Vice Chairman Weston stated the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board was a stakeholder and should provide input when discussing the circulation element of the Master Plan Update. Chairman Bagoff thanked the Board and professionals for

Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board was a stakeholder and should provide input when discussing the circulation element of the Master Plan Update. Chairman Bagoff thanked the Board and professionals for their input. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 8:44 P.M. Robin Miller, Secretary Township of West Orange Planning Board Minutes adopted April 4, 2018. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD WILL BE WEDNESDAY MAY 2, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.