August 1, 2018

entities stakeholders in the Township’s Master Plan. Mr. Grygiel stated the bordering municipalities would be public noticed per statute; yet it was a possibility to contact the planners of surrounding communities in a more informal manner. Mr. Grygiel reiterated it was important to set concrete dates to begin the process. The Secretary advised the Board the agenda for the October regular meeting was full. Chairman Bagoff suggested scheduling a special meeting sometime in October at either Liberty Middle School or the WOHS. Chairman Bagoff asked Mr. Grygiel if any other of his firm’s clients undertaking the Update process had a social media presence; did they have a separate page on their Town’s website. Mr. Grygiel stated his firm was currently working on updating the Master Plan for Millburn and Morris Plains. He stated he would confer with his associate who was working on those updates. Chairman Bagoff asked Mr. Grygiel to investigate the matter for further discussion during the September regular meeting. The Board discussed some of the issues they reviewed during the 2010 Master Plan Update including recommendations for district zoning changes. They discussed items to include in the new Update: potential changes to zoning districts and uses, environmental issues, best practices for residential design features, potential overlay zone(s) for golf courses, charging stations for electric cars, and marijuana dispensaries. The Board would be reviewing and update the exiting Master Plan Elements including Land Use Recommendations, Economic Development, Historic Preservation Plan Element, Community Facilities, Utilities and Recycling Plan Element, Circulation Plan Element, Housing Plan Element, Open Space and Recreation Plan Element, and Sustainability Element. Chairman Bagoff suggested Board look at the Rutgers Overlay study done several years ago for the Township. Vice Chairman Weston suggested any studies be considered by Mr. Grygiel before distribution to the entire Board. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 8:40 P.M. Minutes adopted September 5, 2018. Robin Miller, Secretary Township of West Orange Planning Board THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD WILL BE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3, 2018 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.