March 21, 2019

because he is not involved with that. Mr. Moronski said that drive-through’s are a present-day standard in the retail industry; he said that permitting them promotes bringing people to the site. Carol Schlitt approached the podium and stated that she lives at 10 Overlook Avenue. She referred to Mr. Moronski’s report and asked him to explain why a drive-thru is not a detriment in the PC zone; he said that drive-throughs are not a substantial detriment to the zone and are used for a variety of uses. Mr. Moronski stated that they bring in new business and revitalize a shopping center. Kevin Malanga approached the podium and stated that he lives on Ridge Road. He asked Mr. Moronski if use variances are only granted in exceptional circumstances; he said they are granted for inherently beneficial uses or if it is particularly suited for the zone. Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Moronski if there was anything in the 2010 Master Plan that recommended a drive thru would be permitted in this zone; he said there was no specific mention of drive thru lanes in the 2010 Master Plan whether pro or con. Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Moronski why he thinks a drive-thru window is not permitted in this area; he said that a drive thru window is not permitted in this area in this Municipality but there are various reasons such as traffic issues and site layout. Mr. Moronski said he does not know the specific reason that West Orange does not allow a drive thru in this zone. Mr. Malanga referred to Mr. Moronski’s report and asked him what wider range of uses a drive thru window offers; he said there are restaurant uses and food retail uses. Mr. Moronski said that drive through’s are more common in terms of commerce and there is a high demand now for a drive thru especially for families and older people who want the drive thru convenience. Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Moronski to discuss the proposed improved circulation plan; he said that the improvements are not just internal but for the ingress and egress also. Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Moronski to detail where the signs will be located; he referred to the architectural plans and complied. Mr. Malanga asked Mr. Moronski to explain why some occupants will get more than one si ign: he said that a tenant who occupies one of the corner building may have two signs. Sally Malanga approached the podium and stated that she live on Ridge Road. She asked

will get more than one si ign: he said that a tenant who occupies one of the corner building may have two signs. Sally Malanga approached the podium and stated that she live on Ridge Road. She asked Mr. Moronski if one of the proposed drive thru windows could become a fast food restaurant; he said yes. Ms. Malanga asked Mr. Moronski if a fast food restaurant with a drive thru window uses throw away plastic items; he said that even uses that do not have a drive thru would also utilize those items. There were no further questions for Mr. Moronski.