PB 21-05 Valley Arts Dental LLC -515 Valley Road -Resolution (Adopted)

applicable given the subject property's location.) However, in reviewing the application the Township’s consulting planner determined two additional variances were required for signage, and the applicant amended its application to request these variances. 8. The Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL) at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-60 permits a planning board to grant variances from the bulk regulations of a zoning ordinance and other zoning deviations that do not require a “d” variance as part of site plan or subdivision review. The variance proofs are the same as for “c” variances as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c. A “c(1)" variance is for cases of hardship due to factors such as shape or topography, or due to “an extraordinary and exceptional situation uniquely affecting a specific piece of property or the structures lawfully existing thereon.” A “c(2)” variance may be granted where the purposes of zoning are advanced and the benefits of deviating from the ordinance requirements outweigh any detriments. The benefits derived from granting a “c(2)” variance must include benefits to the community as a whole, not just the applicant or property owner. A “c” variance applicant also must address the “negative criteria,” and affirmatively demonstrate that the variance can be granted “without substantial detriment to the public good” and “without substantial impairment to the intent and purpose of the zone plan and zoning ordinance” of the municipality. 9. The application requires minor site plan and variance approval. 10. The application requires the following variances: Section Permitted/Required Existing Proposed 25-7.1 Maximum 75% 58% 87.5% Lot Coverage 25-12.1 h.6. 24 feet 11 feet 16 feet Minimum driveway width 25-15.3¢.2.(b) One sign on the Multiple signs Two signs on Maximum number principal facade on windows on | _ principal facade of signs principal facade 25-15.3c.2.(c) Sign Not permitted on N/A Wall sign above location roof the roof 11. The public was afforded an opportunity to ask questions of witnesses and offer testimony on the application. 12. Dr. Michael J. Klausner is a licensed dentist in the State of New Jersey. He has been practicing dentistry since 2017, and joined the Leff & Link Valley Arts Dental located at 515 Valley Road, West Orange, New Jersey 07052. On March 9, 2020, Dr. Klausner purchased the real property at 515 Valley Road in his real estate

nd joined the Leff & Link Valley Arts Dental located at 515 Valley Road, West Orange, New Jersey 07052. On March 9, 2020, Dr. Klausner purchased the real property at 515 Valley Road in his real estate holding company, GSK Realty, LLC. At the same time he purchased the dental practice in the name of Valley Arts Dental, LLC, the Applicant. Dr. Klausner is committed to serve the West Orange community and now seeks to expand the building and the practice to meet the needs of the community for the coming years. He desires to remain at this location in West Orange rather than seeking out a new location for an expanded practice.