Minutes · Sep 19, 2019
September 19, 2019
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Mr. Eben stated that he is concerned about the enforcement of the conditions and requests that there is no “bait and switch” to the materials of the building as proposed. Mr. Quentzel stated that he is in favor of the application and it is necessary for the town to meet the COAH obligation. Mr. Redwine stated that he heard the concerns of the public, he appreciates the re-design of the buildings and that we do need to meet our COAH obligation. He also stated that the small increase to the population in this area will have a positive economic impact to the surrounding businesses. Ms. Gabry stated that the area has been an eyesore for a long time and that the design team has been compliant to the Board’s recommendations; she urged the Board Members to vote yes. Mr. Schwarzbaum commended all of the professionals for listening to the Board. He said that he is concerned about adding to the school population and suggested that they add a condition that the day care building only be used for as day care facility. Mr. Schwarzbaum stated that the roof top deck should only be used for the residents and their guests, that there will be no parking in Stagg Field and the entrance on St. Cloud Avenue only be used during non-school hours. Ms. Phillips stated that she is happy that they agreed to scale back the building. Ms. Weiss said that she is pleased that they listened to the Board. She said that this project benefits the entire town and it is a better situation then what is there now. Ms. Weiss said that the positives outweigh the negatives. Chairman Neuer detailed his reasons for recommending approval of this application and moved to approve the application with the following conditions: ¢ The resolution will state that the applicant is bound by the evidence presented, including the exhibits and testimony, without deviation No cell towers to be placed on the roof of the building No exit to St. Cloud Avenue Must provide a waste management plan Applicant must submit hours of operation for the day care facility Final landscaping plans must be approved by the township forester No den or non-bedroom area may be converted into a bedroom No signs for commercial use West Orange postmaster must approve the mail boxes and their location No commuter parking permitted on the site Signs to be posted that violators will be ticketed and towed by the police Must
use West Orange postmaster must approve the mail boxes and their location No commuter parking permitted on the site Signs to be posted that violators will be ticketed and towed by the police Must comply with all of the COAH regulations Fire code must be in compliance by the township’s fire chief Applicant must run a camera through the existing sewer line to confirm the integrity and capacity of that line All architectural materials shall be used as presented on Exhibit A-12 ¢ No public events may be conducted in the amenity areas which are for the exclusive use of residents and their guests Amenity areas to be used by residents and their guests only Residents and their guests shall not park in the Stagg Field parking areasDay care eooeeeeeo ee eee e 8
building must remain a day care center © No left turn permitted from each or any driveway onto Northfield Avenue Chairman Neuer stated for the record that all exhibits are accepted into evidence. Chairman Neuer addressed the residents and explained the purpose of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He said that the variances that were granted did not impair the zoning ordinance and that the use is permitted. Chairman Neuer stated that each application before this Board stands on its own merits and does constitute precedent for any future applications. Ms. Gabry seconded the motion to approve with said conditions. The vote was as follows: Eben: Yes Steinhart: - Gabry: Yes Straker: - Phillips - Sussman: - Quentzel: Yes Weiss: Yes Redwine: Yes Chairman Neuer: Yes Schwarzbaum: Yes The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 10:50 pm. Adopted: October 17, 2019 L7 ( lid safaofe Yo Rose DeSena, Board Secret
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