PB-19-01/Washington Street WO, LLC

10. 11. 12. 14. 15. There was no public comment for or against the application. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Premises are located in the B-1 zone where commercial buildings are a permitted use. Applicant proposes to renovate and expand an existing commercial building for use as a self-service laundromat. The property is located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Liberty Street. It is occupied by a one story building having 2,835 sq. ft. A 2,523 sq. ft. addition is proposed to the rear of the existing building. As with the prior approval Applicant would reconfigure circulation and parking, add a loading and trash enclosure, install two shade trees and lighting. A new variance is needed for the revised application.: SECTION REQUIRED EXISTING PROPOSED setback 25-7.1 Minimum rear yard 30 ft. 84 ft. 18.98 ft. 16. TT. The Board finds that the variances sought can be justified. The lot is trapezoidal in shape which is unique and constrains the buildable envelope causing hardship for development. In addition, the floodway of the adjacent Wigwam Brook further constrains the buildable envelope and to an extent no yet known at the time of the original site plan approval. The proposal can nevertheless locate on the site without substantial detriment to the neighboring properties or impairment of the zone plan and Ordinances. The proposal will allow the site to be restored to a productive use which is permitted in the zone and will be seen as an aesthetic improvement promoting a desirable visual environment. Thus the proposal furthers the purposes of zoning. It also promotes commercial business growth where the Master Plan intends it to locate. The Board finds that the Applicant has carried the burden of proof needed for both the positive criteria and the negative criteria and therefore qualifies for the variances sought. THE DECISION WHEREAS, the Board, having reviewed the application for Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval with “c” variance and having considered the impact of the proposed application on the Township’s master plan, 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