November 3, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

MINUTES TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD MEETING November 3, 2021 7:30 P.M. The Township of West Orange Planning Board held its regular meeting on November 3, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. via virtual ZOOM videoconference. Chairman Bagoff called the meeting to order at approximately 7:41 P.M. He announced that notification of the meeting was given to the Township Clerk, and posted on the Township Bulletin Board, sent to the West Orange Chronicle and the Star Ledger, and posted on the Township’s website calendar. This meeting has been properly noticed to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. No new matters will start after 10:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE © Chairman Bagoff requested all persons stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS ¢ The next Planning Board regular meeting will be held Wednesday December 1, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. ° PB 21-10 Altera 769 LLC /769 Northfield Avenue 10/27/2021 Special Meeting via Zoom was cancelled. Applicant is revising plans and will renotice at a date to be determined in the future. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Dr. Robert Bagoff; Mr. Jerry Guarino; Mr. John McNair; Mr. Christopher Morgan, Sr; Mr. William Wilkes; Councilwoman Susan McCartney; ABSENT: Mr. Lee Klein; Mr. John Hess, Town Engineer ; Mr. Peter Smeraldo ALSO PRESENT: Kenneth D. McPherson III, Esq., Attorney; Paul Grygiel, Town Planner; Diana L. Chandler, Acting Planning Board Secretary; Sarab Thapar, Esq., Public Advocate SWEARING IN: e Mr. Paul Grygiel and Mr, David Barry were sworn in by Mr. McPherson.

MINUTES & RESOLUTIONS 10/6/2021 PB Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Jerry Guarino ADOPTED Bagoff: Y Smeraldo: ABSENT Guarino: Y Klein: ABSENT Wilkes: Y McCartney: Y McNair: Y 6 Yes; 2 Absent Morgan: ¥ Notes: Historic Landmark Properties Resolution Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Jerry Guarino ADOPTED Bagoff: Y Smeraldo: ABSENT Guarino: Y Klein: Wilkes: Y McCartney: Y MeNair: Y 6 Yes; 2 Absent Morgan: Y 2022 MEETING SCHEDULE Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: John McNair ADOPTED Bagoff: Y Smeraldo: ABSENT Guarino: Y Klein: ABSENT Wilkes: Y McCartney: Y McNair: Y 6 Yes; 2 Absent Morgan: Y L

APPLICATIONS PB 21-09 Sherwin Williams 217 W. Main Street Block: 116.02; Lot: 1.01; Zone: B-1 (Redevelopment Zone) Seeking C1&C2 Variances for physical features for new illuminated signage. Topography and Boundary Survey 20-187-R3 List of Properties within 200 feet Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Layout signed- Final with Dismissing Walls Rough Application Package- Owners Authorization Proposals & Reasons for Relief Email Chain- Accent Graphics Inc. Cullen-Dykman Representation Letter Certified Mail Receipts 10/7/2021 Certified Mail Receipt Form PH 4Z Star Ledger PRESENTATION - Mr. Jeffrey A. Zenn entered on the record for the applicant. Presented Mr. Mare Milask of Nova Sign Group. Mr Milask could not be sworn in since camera not functional. Ms. Katie Allinson, of Accent Graphics, Inc was sworn in to confirm testimony. - Mr. Milask said applicant is asking for 20 feet luminary sign and tenant panel. Plans shown what predicted to look like with CVS and Family Dollar. This is only for illumination. BOARD QUESTIONS - Mr. Jerry Guarino asked if the sign was illuminated internally. Mr. Milask answered in the affirmative. Mr. Guarino asked if requested interior would client approve or is ita hindrance. Mr. Milask said that he believes it wouldn’t be uniform with the other tenants. Mr. Guarino followed that up by asking if the sign was always planned to be internal. Mr. Milask answered in the affirmative. - Councilwoman Susan McCartney asked if there are channel letters with each one illuminated. Mr. Milask answered in the affirmative. Mr. Robert White of Sherwin Williams was sworn in by Mr. Kenneth McPherson IJ and answered that the sign is 2/3 of where the sign is. Councilwoman McCartney asked if it would be possible to “straddle” units. Mr. Milask said that aesthetically it would need to modify completely to the right to put in middle would cause possible construction issues. Mr. Robert White said that there should be no issues in moving. NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS - Chairman Bagoff said that he doesn’t see point in moving to the right of the building. Councilwoman McCartney said that she just wants to be sure of the space between to

show respect aesthetically to other businesses. F amily Dollar plans from PB 21-08 were brought up to show and prove to Councilwoman McCartney. Chairman Bagoff wants to leave that to the discretion of the business itself. NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS - Mr. Ron Raymond Chairman of the Downtown West Orange Alliance mentioned the guidelines and concurs with Councilwoman McCartney suggestion of moving sign. Mr. Robert White said would be better if dealt with general contractor and if can center it is possible. Mr. Raymond asked if the monument sign current versus proposed intended illumination were possible. Mr. Robert White answered in the affirmative. NO PUBLIC COMMENT PB 21-09 Sherwin Williams Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Jerry Guarino APPROVED Bagoff: Y Smeraldo: Guarino: Y Klein: ABSENT Wilkes: Y _| McCartney: Y McNair: Y 6 Yes; 2 Absent Morgan: Y REDEVELOPMENT STUDY Main Street Extension Redevelopment Study, September 8, 2021 Planning Director Memo (Dated 10-21-2021) Main Street Area in Need of Redevelopment Investigation Presentation Planning Board Resolution Recommending Main Street Extension PRESENTATION - Mr. John Barree, Principal Planner was sworn in by Mr. Kenneth D. McPherson III and started presentation based on the 2019 Condemnation area. The area already determined in need of redevelopment plan o Criteria: 1) Exercise of eminent domain 2) Tax - Analysis of Block 116 and Lot 44 (Commercial building with an auto shop and multiple storefronts vacant. Not operational and deteriorating condition. In Mr. Barree's opinion, meets criteria B.)

PUBLIC QUESTIONS - Mr. Darren Tobia (Columbia Street) asked if only one property, why need to extend to Washington Avenue and on other ends of Main Street. Mr. Barree said that it has already been extended to Washington, but cannot speak on second question as part of Town Council. Councilwoman McCartney answered Mr. Tobia’s question about vacancy as there isn’t a vacancy on that part of Main Street. - Ms. Tez Roro (Hutton Avenue) asked about the logic behind plan involving improvements. Mr. Barree said it was the way statute written, half the properties fifty (50) years or more. Not all renovations are created equal. Ms. Roro asked when the decision is made are there requirements. Mr. Barree said that there is no mandate but given tools to make it easier. NO PUBLIC COMMENT Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Jerry Guarino APPROVED Bagoff: Y Smeraldo: © ABSENT Guarino: Y Klein: Wilkes: Y McCartney: Y MeNair: Y 6 Yes; 2 Absent | Morgan: Y Note: As per Chairman Bagoff, “This is to designate as condemnation to the Redevelopment Area.” GENERAL DISCUSSION/SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. - Chairman Bagoff anounced that Mr. Kenneth McPherson III’s resignation is accepted and wanted to thank him for everything he has done for the West Orange Planning Board. Mr. McPherson thanked the Board and especially the Planning Department for their efforts. Chairman Bagoff said that he has been involved with the Mayor and legal department in finding a replacement and found Ms. Diana P. McGovern, Esq. Ms. McGovern has numerous years of experience and currently serves as counsel for the Nutley Zoning Board of Adjustment. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MS. DIANA. P. McGOVERN, ESQ. Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Vice Chairman Wilkes APPROVED

Bagoff: Smeraldo: © ABSENT Guarino: Klein: Wilkes: Y McCartney: MeNair: 6 Yes; 2 Absent Morgan: Note: Meeting adjourned at 9:02P.M. Motion by Chairman Bagoff. Seconded by Vice Chairman Wilkes. **THE NEXT REGULAR PLANNING BOARD MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER “Oh. AT 7:30 P.M. ** ADOPTED: 12/1/2021 Diana L. Chand] Acting Planning Board Secretary wee»