May 1, 2019

The Board questioned Ms. Gruel on her testimony. The Board advised Ms. Gruel the revised plan did not include the request for an determined the revised plan did not include mention the specific recommendation that all applications for development be required to include a traffic impact study, an environmental impact study, and a community impact study. Ms. Gruel stated she would further amend the plan to include that specific wording. The Public Advocate had no questions for Ms. Gruel. Chairman Weston asked the Public if they had questions for Ms. Gruel. The following members of the Public approached the lectern to question Ms. Gruel: Kevin Malanga, Ridge Road, West Orange The Public had no further questions for Ms. Gruel. Chairman Weston asked the Public if they had comments on the Board recommendations for the redevelopment plan. Councilman Joe Krakoviak approached the lectern to question Ms. Gruel. After conferring with Mr. Dwyer, the Board determined to not consider formal testimony from the Councilman. Chairman Weston suggested the Councilman discuss issues related to the redevelopment plan with the governing body. The Board deliberated on the recommendation. The Board and Ms. Gruel agreed the redevelopment plan would be amended to include the specific recommendation that all applications for development be required to include a traffic impact study, an environmental impact study, and a community impact study. The Board voted on the recommendation as follows: Motion: Dr. Bagoff Second: Ms. Williams Bagoff: Yes Wegner: Absent Cardoza: Absent Wilkes: Yes Keigher: - Williams (Alt #1): Yes Klein: Yes Johnson (Alt #2): Yes McCartney: Yes Weston: Yes Trenk: Yes ORDINANCE UNDER REVIEW 2565-19 -An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25, Section 3.2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange. The purpose of this Ordinance is to revise the zoning designation of all or part of certain lots in Block 117 from B-1 Business to | Industry consistent with recommendations from the Township’s Planning Director. Mr. Grygiel gave a recapitulation of his memorandum dated March 4, 2019 recommending that consideration be given to adjusting the zone boundary between the B-1 Business zone