October 30, 2019

4 Consider growing trends with microbreweries, distilleries, wine tasting in certain areas; also medical cannabis production and/or sales may be a good fit in industrial and commercial areas. At the master plan level there is acknowledgement of what is trending around the state for these uses and the state law have changed Council President Gerry Garino spoke on behalf of the Pedestrian Safety Commission and Downtown Alliance. He noted the Complete Street progress being made and noted that 50% of the Rutgers Study recommendations were being implemented and more “share the road” safety improvements are planned. A member of the public advocated for created green solutions for the 21st Century including, garden on the top of buildings, and terraces within the building, bio-­‐swales waterways, for mixed-­‐use residential, recreation and work developments. Jerry Eben commented about multi family housing bulk and setback dimensions being the main driving force of properties like Essex Green. He expressed disappointment that suggestions were made for Essex Green application at the Zoning Board, but none of them were accepted. Public Advocate, Harvey Grossman, noted that every parking lot is a potential park. He advocated that underground parking lots with a park above, similar to Military Park in Newark would be a good solution for the Township Hall parking lot. Chairman Weston acknowledged that such underground park garages are used in dense urban cities; however, their extremely high cost per square foot does not lend them to be used in suburban locations. Chairman Weston asked Mr. Grygiel and Mr. McCartney to proceed with finalizing the Master Plan Reexam and Open Space and Recreation Plan to complete before the end of 2019. The Chairman noted that continuation of the Master Plan Update would be carried to the next regular meeting. MEETING ADJOURNED at approximately 9:15 P.M. Minutes adopted January 8, 2019. _______________________________________ Ronald C. Weston, Chairman Township of West Orange Planning Board