August 11, 2021 Adopted Planning Board Minutes

-Ms. Sally Malanga (Ridge Road) made a comment about Mr. Klein’s reaction and respect for what the public is trying to drive. She then referenced the Resolution passed 1/2/2018 prior to the Capital Improvement. Urged the Board to vote no. -Mr. Kevin Malanga (Ridge Road) said that there is nothing courteous about this application and urged the Board to vote no. -Ms. Meredith Gordon (1480 Pleasant Valley Way) said that she is appreciative of the time but unclear of the West Orange and County overlap and suggests to postpone a vote as plans not finalized and measurements seem unclear as well. -Mr. Jerry Eben (26 Walker Road) said that the Planning Board will sce plenty more courtesy reviews because the County doesn’t see boundaries on the property. -Mr. Robert Rashkes (25 Oakcrest Road) said that despite the confirmation that this site and renovation will not attract the public to the zoo, he cannot help but think about the effects this will have on Northfield Avenue and Cherry Lane traffic. -Ms. Joyce Rudin (Woodland Avenue) said that it feels like the West Orange Planning Board wanted to shut the public down during this meeting. That there seem to be no legal boundaries for the Zoo and asks as information is now incumbent of Board to not hear and save the South Mountain Reservation. -Mr. Phillip Schweiger (14 Davey Way) said that preserving open recreation areas and not eating into the hiking trails. With the increase of the numbers of people, finds it hard to believe that it won't be considered a new exhibit/attraction. Motion: Mr. Smeraldo Second: Chairman Bagoff Recommendations to Consider: Finalize Zoo Master Plan, Traffic Study, and Hydraulic Study. Bagoffi Y Smeraldo: Y Guarino: Y Trenk: Y Klein: Y Wilkes: Y McCartney: _Y McNair: Absent Yes 7; abseht |