May 28, 2019 Special Meeting

Mr. Grygiel discussed the May 2019 draft summary of Problems and Objectives set forth in the 2010 Master Plan Reexamination and their current status. Mr. Grygiel gave a brief recapitulation of interviews conducted with representatives of Township of West Orange and Essex County departments and other stakeholders. He stated the purpose of the meetings was to obtain background information on topics to be included in the Master Plan Update. He gave a brief recapitulation of suggestions made by stakeholders regarding the following topics: Land Use/Zoning/Redevelopment; Economic Development; Historic Preservation; Community Facilities/Utilities/Recycling; Circulation; Open Space/Recreation; Sustainability/Environmental; and the Main Street/Valley Area. Mr. Grygiel concluded his discussion. The Board and Mr. Grygiel discussed his presentation. Chairman Weston asked the Public if they had questions or comments for Mr. Grygiel. The following members of the Public approached the lectern to ask questions or comment on the presentation: Harvey Grossman, Esq. Public Advocate Kevin Malanga, 57 Ridge Road, West Orange. The Public had no further questions or comments. Mr. Grygiel discussed his recommendation for the next step in the Master Plan process. He stated he the next step should be drafting the framework for a timeline to complete the Reexamination Plan. He stated he could have a draft prepared by the July regular meeting. He suggested holding another public meeting sometime in September to discuss the issues/topics that really needed to be addressed. He stated that in the interim, he would work with the Board Secretary to put the Reexamination information on the Township website. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 9: 20 P.M. Robin Miller, Secretary Township of West Orange Planning Board Minutes adopted June 18, 2019. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD WILL BE WEDNESDAY JULY 3, 2019 AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.