May 5, 2021 Adopted Planning Board Minutes

-Vice Chairman Wilkes asked about the five apartments and management suite and walkability. Ms. Johannesen said with the property being the way that it is there is no ability to walk entirely through complex. -Mr. Jerry Guarino asked about waste removal. Is that going to be municipal or private contractor? Ms. Johannesen said that she believes it will be public removal, however, if needed, client will have supplemental private hauling so that there is no trash issue for this residence. Mr. Guarino asked if the lighting will be accrued. Ms. Johannesen confirmed that it is for acsthetics. In more detail, there will be lighting around to light the walkways and the front entrance -Mr. Lee Klein asked ow many of the apartments are ADA accessible? Ms. Johannesen answered that there will be one on the first floor. -Councilwoman McCartney talked about the property managers unit. Is that going to livable space or is that going to be for storage. Ms. Johannesen answered that it's where electric and water room accesses, meters will be as well as the single condensing unit and the trash cans designated for the property manager, not as living unit. I should be clear this is the main office for the property. There might be a little space for maintenance. For snow shovels, things like that, but it's a functional space, hot in living space. Councilwoman McCartney asked for some follow up to getting he trash recycling outside, how will that get rolled out to the curb? Ms. Johannesen said that they are similar to the residential style containers (large plastic ones with the lids ) lined up so residents can flip open, put your trash in, maintenance will reel them out. There will be a double gate to bring them out to the sidewalk. Which will be picked up and then returned to the side yard behind the gates when emptied. Councilwoman McCartney followed up by asking , “So it's not a livable unit, but there will be a maintenance person there to handle the trash and recyclirlg.” Ads. Johannesen answered in the affirmative. -Mr. Peter Smeraldo said that he’s mostly concerned about the firewall, sprinkler, CO2 alarm, and handicapped button door. Ms. Johannesen said that the building is fully sprinklered with an automatic fire suppression system throughout the building. Mr. Smeraldo suggested a condition that's somewhat noted or wherever the connectioti is so that this way, if it

is fully sprinklered with an automatic fire suppression system throughout the building. Mr. Smeraldo suggested a condition that's somewhat noted or wherever the connectioti is so that this way, if it does have to be shuttled prograrhi water that there is a some kind of notice. Mr. Smeraldo asked if there's any FTC going to be installed in the system was just going to be based on street Ms. Johannesen said that she can't comment on that, but if it is required it will be provided and signed accordingly. Mr. Smeraldo then asked about the handicap access and whether there will be some kind of assistance on getting in? Ms. Johannesen said that it's not planned for it with 188 compliant unit. It'll be a residential door that will have the proper clearances on the pull and push side as well as the closure will be a barrier free so it complies with all the code requirements without needing to go to an automated type entry system. -Mr. Lee Klein asked just to follow up on the on the trash collection for clarification so whatever size garbage can is required that's what will be provided arid they'll just be sitting on a pad exposed to the raccoons or some kind of enclosure. Over an enclosure is not proposed for this, and it's not anticipated that these are cans that someone is to physically carry out. Ms. Johannesen said that they would be wheeled out to the curb and be compatible with whatever the requirements are for the hauling company.

PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS -No questions from Mr. Hess or Mr. Grygiel. PUBLIC QUESTIONS -Ms. Carolyn Verderamo (10 Tompkins Street) Waned make sure everybody on the planning board is aware because somebody that there is not plenty of parking it should be alternate side of the street parking as I said, because we can't get emergency vehicles down the street when people are parking on both sides. In response to her stating about the safety of the street ete, Chairman Bagoff asked Mr. Hess to send a letter from the Planning Board to the Fire Subcode official to test the fire apparatus connections. Ms. Verderamo also added if they have got to be compliant with the size of garbage cans were using. Ms. Johannesen answered approximately 35 gallon cans and about 17 of them out in that area, -Ms. Isabella Freedman (716 Northfield Ave.) Asked for confirmation that there is no central air for the units, correct? Ms. Johannesen answered that each apartment will have individual heating and air conditioning. Each person/apartment will have to buy their own unit. Ms. Freedman asked if there is going to be a provision for solar panels to improve energy efficiency of this building? Ms. Johannesen said that there are no provisions for that and cannot do solar on this building. because of the history of, among other teasons (i.e. it's not an extensively large roof.) -Ms. Margaret Miranda (11 Tompkins Street) related back to the garbage so presumably if we have 17 units with multiple people in it that is going to generate a lot of garbage and recycling if garbage is only picked up twice a week. Then to Mr. Klein's point, [ think that there is the propensity for raccoons and other vermin. So what it is and I don't know if this is possible, But what are assurances that beyond the two days, that is part of the municipal pickup that there can be additional pickups. Ms. Johannesen said this representation was made on the other application and can do here as well. If it becomes clear that private service in addition to the public service is a necessity it will be made so. All of those buildings are operating with a full time manager. Ms. Johannesen’s Testimony concludes Mr. Charles Heydt, Professional Planner, was sworn in by Mr. McPherson and accepted as an expert in the field of Planning. Mr. Heydt who has been to the site numerous times, went through building height, parking

Heydt, Professional Planner, was sworn in by Mr. McPherson and accepted as an expert in the field of Planning. Mr. Heydt who has been to the site numerous times, went through building height, parking and then coverage variances. The front arch is a third story, so this neighborhood does not only have one or two story homes, there are several structures already existing with a third story or a higher building peak elevation. So this is consistent with that respect. Gathering all those facts, this application, this one variance for building height, is justified under the standards of the C2 tests where we designed it by mitigating the building height, and a variety of facade materials and in demonstration that provides some relief, no solid walls or one consistent material, and that all adds to the aesthetics of the building. In regards to building coverage and lot coverage which are really tight together. First off, with respect to lot coverage, client is only requesting a minimal increase. For the benefit of reducing the overall needed lock coverage on this site is offsite parking with the sister property along Central Ave, so that didn't decrease coverage needed to have drive aisles and parking areas for this property.

There was a discussion on the issue of stormwater runoff and the proposal is a conveyance system which will tie roof leaders into the reusable system to reduce that impact on adjacent properties. On with respect to building coverage as was mentioned earlier, there's a couple additional aspects tied in with some of the project engineer's testimony where client is providing additional side yard setbacks and encroaching into the rear yard which is a last variant. If the right area was calculated with respect to setbacks, the 30 foot front yard setback that this client is complying with the side yard setbacks but what is being proposed is an increase of approximately 950 square feet beyond what's permitted based on the on the set back envelope. -As heard from the architect (Ms. Johannesen), the units are comfortable size, so client is not trying to squeeze in more than an appropriate many units on this site with respect to the floor plan. Moving on to the rear yard, is the perimeter fencing as mentioned that provides some buffer. There are several mixed use properties. There is a residential property. The rear yard is a driveway and parking area, so it's not that passive. It is an active parking area for that property and then the other properties are really being utilized for the building and our commercial and mixed use in nature. By extending the building into the rear of the property there actually has been provided more space to the joining properties on the side guards. - This brings us to the parking variance, so referred to memo. There wasn’t a parking analysis done. There have been a lot of the questions and discussion about parking, so right off the bat, when an analysis came into play there were only parking utilization counts. They were within the past two weeks, so the restrictions on inside of the streets have been listed, so the dictate the raw data that we seen in the field. But yes, there is alternate side of the street restriction there signing. No parking on the sides of roads. Being in a redevelopment area. The parking requirement for 18 Central, the parking requirement one for one and there’s no difference between the project that was approved last month in a project that's approved that's before the board tonight. In terms of demand for parking spaces, is there it's the same neighborhood? Based on study, what is the historic industry

roved last month in a project that's approved that's before the board tonight. In terms of demand for parking spaces, is there it's the same neighborhood? Based on study, what is the historic industry experience with affordable units. -When you take into account the available supply of parking in the area, which is abundant, even if you discount and take out Tompton St, there still handle supply on the bold Harvard 1 Harvard two and the 17th spaces that will be provided. On the on, the new Central Avertie Development, there's ample supply of parking in the neighborhood. With the utilization that observed in the field and census data and the IT and experience, there's a much less demand and the demand is closer to a one to one ratio -Other issues in summary: There was a stormwater management system conveying ; client is looking to accommodate bicycle racks on the site to provide for direct access for bicycles; setbacks, as mentioned doing what is appropriate for the site and other substantial long property ; are proposing the street trees, landscaping, and overall improving a vacant model in the Township. With respect to substantial impairment of his own plan and zoning ordinance, relief is needed. The solution to parking is creative and addresses the anticipated demand, and don’t believe they’re impairing the zoning ones and the RSI's standards while providing appropriate development in this neighborhood. -Mr Klein asked Mr. Heydt what time of the day the parking survey on Tompkins and the Harvard Press parking decks took place? Mr. Heydt explained that there was a small window to of time get this field data ahead of the meeting. For example on Friday, Apil 27, we observed three different times. The attempt was to catch the overnight residential parking, but not really focused on any peak hour. During the day with parking won't get that congested overnight.

Parking demand would really have to hone in on the residential demand. And then over that weekend. Mr. Klein responded that it seems like Mr. Heydt missed the peak of the parking demand. - Mr. Heydt asked as far as over at the Harvard Press Parking Deck | and 2, how many units were occupied at the time of your surveys in late April? Mr. Heydt answered that he doesn't have that information. Mr. Klein followed up by asking how he was able to conclude that there's adequate parking over Harvard Press, Parking Deck 1 and 2 if the ratio of units to parked cars is unknown. Mr. Heydt said Mr. Alpert would probably be better suited to answer. -Mr. Joseph Alpert, Applicant was sworm in by Mr. McPherson and testified saying that the Harvard parking deck has 162 spaces. We have approximately and the only people who register with my management company. There are no daily parking monthly patking so we know exactly how many people leave spots at any given tithe. Currently it's about only 50% occupied, so it's 80 spots approximately are occupied and approximately 80 or empty at any given time there. There can never be any more than 80 cars in there because they don't have the key fob controls to get into that parking deck. So Mr. Heydt analysis that they didn't realize corresponds exactly with how many people leave spots at that parking deck, so there are 80 spots available. The Harvard site in Orange is 128 apartments, so there is no need to lease with a one to one ratio there. The structured parking is $75 a month. The surface parking just like for these tenants in what we call Valley Road or Harvard 2, is free. -Chairman Bagoff asked what is your sense that somebody that has a 3 bed that has a 3 bedroom apartment does not have a second car? Mr. Heydt responded that generally speaking, 3 bedroom units do have closer to two vehicles, but in the affordable setting again, everything is usually suppressed closer to one, but we just heard from the applicant. If there is need for additional space, there is a provision of a second space and obviously there’s a payment for movirig the leases. But this site is prepared to provide if needed, the adequate parking. Chairman Bagoff said that this can be a similar condition to the electric charging stations that if there is a need they would go to the management company. -Mr Klein. Yeah just to get it on the record can you Mr.

f said that this can be a similar condition to the electric charging stations that if there is a need they would go to the management company. -Mr Klein. Yeah just to get it on the record can you Mr. Alpert can you tell me the total number of units in Harvard Press 1,2 and Tompkins and the total number of parking spaces in Harvard. Press wanted to. Check stop Harvard 1 Orange NJ has structured parking deck on site of 162 space. Harvard Printing two, also known as Valley Rd, West Orange, NJ. 100 apartments, 100 surface parking space. The project from last month be called Selecto Flash, 18 Cetitral Ave. Will be 94 units. And 133 surface parking spots. Allocated as follows. 94 units for the 94 apartments at 18 Central one to one as per the redevelopment Plan, 17 units for the Tompkins on a | to one ratio. And 22 spots for public parking as Agreement with the municipality PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS -Mr. John Hess had no questions. -Mr. Grygiel said that he had questions, but they've been already asked to leave out the redevelopment plan versus the projects parking requirement. So it's been addressed. PUBLIC QUESTIONS

-Ms. Carolyn Verderamo (10 Tompkins St.) This is going on Valley Rd anymore so they can't even get buses on this street. It’s u know, it's a long walk to get to Town Hall to t attend a meeting or something. And with the library moving up the Hill, these people, if they they don't have places to park there, definitely going to be on Tompkins St. You know, no one's saying. SUMMARY/DISCUSSION -Mr. Sullivan quickly summarized that you know this this project as you all know, is a part of an exciting project to tedevelop the Valley. This forward has been supportive of the first two buildings, the first, which in West Orange. Is a beautiful building that's fully rented and now we're going to have the next building on Central Ave with the 94 units in the commercial on the Ist floor and this building is critical to that project because it meets the affordable obligation for that building and it assists the town in meeting its affordable obligation by being part of the affordable plan that was previously approved by the board. He opined to say that only issue with this project is this proof that the parking is sufficient. A section of West Orange where everybody has a driveway and pulls in. This isn't a more urban environment and it's easy walking distance to a trdin station with affordable housing which doesn't generate the parking demand but that market rate housing generates. Even if there are not enough spaces here, there are spaces elsewhere, because Mr. Alpert made the commitment to revitalize this whole neighborhood. NO PUBLIC COMMENT BOARD DISCUSSION Chairman Bagoff and Mr. McPherson went through the conditions: They are going to look into a rain barrel. The fire suppression shutoff will be clearly identified through the Fire Department and will have signage so everybody knows where it is. Mr. Hess will send a letter to the appropriate fire official. To find that if they. Yeah, I like the connections on the street work are in working order atid if not they will be made so. If tteeded, as in previous conditions, additional trash removal will be undertaken by the management if they find that it is needed. -Mr. Klein, said there was some talk about the garbage cans, the size of them. They might not be able to use the big ones that are the flip lids, they need. You know, | think it's more difficult to lift them up into the truck is my point. You know I'm

age cans, the size of them. They might not be able to use the big ones that are the flip lids, they need. You know, | think it's more difficult to lift them up into the truck is my point. You know I'm going to leave that to Mr. Alpert and his group. It seems to be doing unless somebody has a better idea, I think he's doing a good job. In the two projects that are there presently, will they have a dumpster? I'm sorry they have a dumpster right, but there's that he probably has a number of units. Mr. Alpert was asked if he has any units that are similar to this to judge how many garbage cans you needed? Mr. Alpert responded that his properties have an open line of communication with West Orange Department of Public Works. There have been weight limitations, but will work with them. They come twice a week and like said previously, there has been supplementation for it. Will supplement it here if we have to as well. Will work with DPW, so there is always a clear area and it's not overflowing. -Thank you. The extra lights on the building will be lowered to 7 feet. It was mentioned about complying with water and soil. Thank you. And Mr. Sullivan has agreed that the shields would