November 9, 2011

said that Valley View has conforming lots. The proposed lot would be non-conforming. Mr. Eben said he had real problems with the lot width being only 50 feet when all other lots were 75 feet. He said that the appearance of the lot should be uniform. He suggested moving the subdivision line 10 feet to the south for more frontage. The Board discussed struggling with the application as presented; the expert witness’s testimony was not convincing; the plan should be re-configured. Board members voiced concerns with the width of the proposed house and the frontage. Chairman Bagoff told Mr. Greenberg that the Board had concerns as to the proofs for the variances of the application. Concerns were voiced by the members of the Board, the Public Advocate and the public. Itis the option of the applicant to review the concerns and modify the application as they sce fit or ask for a vote by the Board at this time. Mr. Greenberg after consulting with the applicant asked that the application be carried to a subsequent meeting, It is the applicant's intention to review the discussion of the Board and see if they can incorporate some of the modifications that the Board suggested and add proofs for the variances. Chairman Bagoff after consulting the Board ordered the application carried to the January 4, 2012 meeting. Chairman Bagoff called for a short recess at 9:31 P.M. Note for the record: Mr. Ghebremicael left the meeting at 9:35 P.M. Chainnan Bagoff reconvened the meeting at 9:39 P.M. Chairman Bagoff spoke to the Board about invitations to events sponsored by professional firms. Chairman Bagoff said Township Attorney, Richard Trenk, had analyzed the extent to which Board members may accept benefits, gifts or attend events sponsored by professional firms. Mr. Trenk advised that generally it was advisable that no gifts in excess of $25.00 ever be accepted by a local government official. Chairman Bagoff said that Board members should not close themselves off to attending events, but if they had any questions regarding propriety, it was for the good of the Township that they contact Mr. Dwyer. DISCUSSION Revising Chapter 25 Land Use Regulations Chairman Bagoff told the Board that he would like to spend about one-half hour discussing the revisions to Chapter 25 that had been prepared by the Township of West Orange Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC). Director

e Board that he would like to spend about one-half hour discussing the revisions to Chapter 25 that had been prepared by the Township of West Orange Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC). Director Borg said the ZORC Committee had spent about eight months reviewing the document. It will go to the Council for first reading. Director Borg said that the direction given to the committee by the Mayor was to make the ordinance more “user-friendly”. Director Borg highlighted three major changes in the ordinance: NAPLANNING. BRD\IWPVMINUTES\201 111-9-11 Minutes.dac 6