June 3, 2020

co Mr. Regan added that applicant will take sidewalks to edge of the property they own, but cannot control past that boundary. The applicant will work and cooperate with town and Essex Green owner. Mr. Trenk asked whether the EV stations near the dog park would be open to the public, or just for residents. o Mr. Chaplin was not sure, but believed them to be just for the residents Mr. Trenk inquired about bike circulation plans o Mr. Chaplin stated bike racks could be added, and sidewalks could be used for cycling Mr. Johnson inquired about who owns the patch of land directly east co Mr. Regan stated that it was owned by Essex Green Mr. Johnson stated that there is only one means of ingress/egress o Mr. Chaplin stated that elevation changes create challenges to additional entrances/exits Mr. Smeraldo reviewed fire safety protection: states that there is eleven planned hydrants, five connections to an 8” main, 6” connectors, and that the fire plan is sufficient to cover entirety of buildings; and inquires if a ladder truck, including larger ladder trucks from mutual aid, will fit into the complex o Mr. Chaplin expanded that there are sprinkler systems in the buildings, that there have been discussions with the West Orange Fire Department (WOFD) over truck size and maneuvering capability; states that there is access behind the buildings for trucks; that hydrants are on the plans and meet WOFD and American Water requirements; states there will be all new water mains; states that the entire plan is still in development Councilwoman McCartney inquiried about stormwater runoff and proposed surface parking trees fashioned as islands o Mr. Chaplin stated there will not be surface parking trees due to existing bioswales Councilwoman McCartney asked if a shuttle service would be public or private o Mr. Regan stated that the Applicant will coordinate with town based on demand Chairman Weston inquired about the presence of cutoff or downlit lighting o Mr. Chaplin stated that all periphery lighting will be down lit and in isolated areas with little spillage over property lines; some lighting will be brighter in parking areas, but more moderate in living areas Chairman Weston inquired about icy weather concerns at ingress/egress