Agenda · Jan 18, 2022
January 18, 2022
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ALEXANDER J. GRAZIANO, ESQ. 105 Roseland Avenue, Unit 104, Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 973-857-2525 PERSONAL Born: January 28, 1959 Married: Lauri Callahan Graziano Children: Thomas (age 31) John Paul (age 26) BAR ADMISSIONS: _ New Jersey and US District Court Bars, December 15, 1983 LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE June, 2000 to present Graziano & Campi, LLC, Verona, NJ (formerly Hock & Graziano, P.C. & Hock, Graziano & Koprowski, P.C.), Principal in firm providing representation in estate planning & probate matters, commercial transactions, real estate transactions, landlord-tenant and corporate law Verona Rent Control Board Attorney, 2006-present, representing Board at hearings and in providing general information about the ordinance to members of the public. Assisted Township Manager and Verona Municipal Attorney in drafting new rent control ordinance for the Township, which was adopted in March, 2021 Gulkin, Hock & Lehr, P.A., Livingston, NJ October 1991 +.Associate in general practice firm to June, 2000 + Major concentration in estate planning, estate administration, probate, commercial and residential real estate transactions and jury and non-jury general litigation, including probate litigation * Trial experience in State Superior Courts (Law and Chancery Divisions). Jury and non-jury trials. * Appellate arguments before Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. * Significant emphasis on estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate practice, residential and commercial real estate closings, sales and purchases of business with ISRA and LUST issues, negotiations and drafting of sales and purchase of business agreements, partnership agreements, stock purchase agreements, shareholders
agreements, employment agreements and related transactional documents. November 1989 to New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal September 1991 Education, New Brunswick, NJ « Publications director for largest provider of continuing legal education services in New Jersey * Management duties included supervising publications department staff in processing, filling and shipping orders for legal publications. Also participated in selection, design and implementation of order entry/inventory control/ billing computer system. * Legal duties included editing, publishing and distributing major New Jersey legal publications, including Residential Real Estate Law and Practice; Model Jury Charges-Civil; Model Jury Charges-Criminal; Guidebook to Chancery Practice in New Jersey; Trial Lawyer's Guide to Evidence; Secured Transactions Under the Uniform Commercial Code; Products Liability and Toxic Tort Law; New Jersey Appellate Practice Handbook; and New Jersey Family Law Practice. June 1987 to Michael H. Stieber, Esq., Livingston, NJ November 1989 * Associate attorney in general practice firm * Heavy emphasis on commercial and residential real estate transactions, matrimonial litigation, general litigation. ¢ Trial experience in State Superior Courts (Law and Chancery Divisions). Jury and non-jury trials. « Appellate arguments before Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. March 1985 to Michael A. DeMiro, Esq., Montclair, NJ June 1987 » Associate attorney in general practice firm * Heavy emphasis on commercial and residential real estate transactions, matrimonial litigation, general litigation. ° Trial experience in State Superior Courts (Law and Chancery Divisions). Jury and non-jury trials. Appellate arguments before Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division and Supreme Court. * Municipal land use board appearances.
January 1984 10 March 1985 COMMUNITY SERVICE February, 2004 to August, 2008 March, 2002 to September, 2005 January, 1994 to present Spring, 2002 to Spring, 2005 Spring, 2004 to Fall, 2009 New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Newark, NJ * Staff attorney responsible for administering New Jersey Skills and Methods Course, which at time was a bar pre-admission requirement. + Additional duties included working with attorneys and judges on the production of materials used in the Seminars and Publications Departments. Essex County District V-C Ethics Committee Investigating and prosecuting ethics matters on behalf of the New Jersey Supreme Court Verona Boy Scout Troops 1,2 & 5 Adult volunteer assisting with planning & supervision of activities, including leadership of Ad Altare Dei religious award program Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Verona Parishioner, lector and co-leader of first Men’s Cornerstone Retreat program. Active in Home/School program, including rewriting of corporate by-laws Verona Lacrosse League Member of Board of Trustees of Youth Lacrosse program, assistant coach at all levels of boys’ teams. Provided pro-bono service in obtaining tax-exempt status for organization. Verona High School Lacrosse Parents Association Member and co-president of non-profit corporation providing fundraising support for boys and girls Lacrosse teams at Verona high school. Fundraising is necessary because sport is “pay to play” and is not fully funded by Board of Education
EDUCATION LEGAL COLLEGE Miscellaneous pro-bono work Continuing representation of various non-profit and charitable and religious organizations in obtaining tax-exempt status and in general legal and corporate matters including C.H.I.L.D., Verona Swim Parents Association, Verona High School Lacrosse Parents Association, New Jersey Lacrosse Club, Verona Lacrosse League, Verona Chamber of Commerce, Verona Park Conservancy, Eagle Rock Conservancy, Montclair Historical Society, Calvary Baptist Church, Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona Foundation for Educational Excellence University of Bridgeport School of Law Bridgeport, CT Juris Doctor, May 25, 1983 Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 25, 1980
2667-21 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE AUTHORIZING AND ENCOURAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY/SERVICE EQUIPMENT (EVSE) AND MAKE READY PARKING SPACES This Ordinance sets forth procedures for the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (EVSE) and Make-Ready parking spaces and establishes associated regulations and other standards within the Township of West Orange, Essex County. WHEREAS, supporting the transition to electric vehicles contributes to the Township of West Orange's commitment to sustainability and is in the best interest of public welfare; and WHEREAS, installation of EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces encourages electric vehicle adoption; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange encourages increased installation of EVSE and Make Ready parking spaces; and WHEREAS, adoption of this ordinance supports the State of New Jersey’s goals to reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector as outlined and supported by various programs related to NJ’s 2019 Energy Master Plan, Global Warming Response Act (P.L.2007, c.112 (C.26:2C-37 et al.)), and EV Law (P.L. 2019, c. 362); and WHEREAS, P.L. 2021, c.171, which Governor Murphy signed into law on July 9, 2021, requires EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces be designated as a permitted accessory use in all zoning or use districts and establishes associated installation and parking requirements; and WHEREAS, adoption of this ordinance will support the Master Plan of the Township of West Orange adopted in concurrence with P.L. 1975 c. 291, s. 1 eff. Aug. 1, 1976, and is consistent with goals of the Master Plan as well as the land use, circulation, and environmental and sustainability elements of the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange encourages greater ownership and use of electric vehicles, thus the Township of West Orange is amending its land use ordinances to establish standards and regulations for the safe and efficient installation of EVSE and Make- Ready parking spaces at appropriate locations. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows:
THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: 1
FIRST: ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY/SERVICE EQUIPMENT A. Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by requiring the safe and efficient installation of EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces through municipal parking regulations and other standards. EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces will support the State’s transition to an electric transportation sector, reducing automobile air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and storm water runoff contaminants. The goals are to: 1. Provide adequate and convenient EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces to serve the needs of the traveling public. 2. Provide opportunities for residents to have safe and efficient personal EVSE located at or near their place of residence. 3. Provide the opportunity for non-residential uses to supply EVSE to their customers and employees. 4. Create standard criteria to encourage and promote safe, efficient, and cost- effective electric vehicle charging opportunities in all zones and settings for convenience of service to those that use electric vehicles. B. Definitions Certificate of Occupancy: The certificate provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2, indicating that the construction authorized by the construction permit has been completed in accordance with the construction permit, the act and the regulations. See "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Charging Level: The amount of voltage provided to charge an electric vehicle varies depending on the type of EVSE as follows: 1. Level 1 operates on a fifteen (15) to twenty (20) amp breaker on a one hundred twenty (120) volt AC circuit. 2. Level 2 operates on a forty (40) to one hundred (100) amp breaker on a two hundred eight (208) or two hundred forty (240) volt AC circuit. 3. Direct-current fast charger (DCFC) operates on a sixty (60) amp or higher breaker on a four hundred eighty (480) volt or higher three phase circuit with special grounding equipment. DCFC stations can also be referred to as rapid charging stations that are typically characterized by industrial grade electrical
ase circuit with special grounding equipment. DCFC stations can also be referred to as rapid charging stations that are typically characterized by industrial grade electrical outlets that allow for faster recharging of electric vehicles. 2
Electric vehicle: Any vehicle that is licensed and registered for operation on public and private highways, roads, and streets; and operates either partially or exclusively using an electric motor powered by an externally charged on-board battery. Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment or (EVSE): The equipment, including the cables, cords, conductors, connectors, couplers, enclosures, attachment plugs, power outlets, power electronics, transformer, switchgear, switches and controls, network interfaces, point of sale equipment, and associated apparatus designed and used for the purpose of transferring energy from the electric supply system to a plug-in electric vehicle. "EVSE" may deliver either alternating current or, consistent with fast charging equipment standards, direct current electricity. “EVSE” is synonymous with “electric vehicle charging station.” Make-Ready Parking Space: means the pre-wiring of electrical infrastructure at a parking space, or set of parking spaces, to facilitate easy and cost-efficient future installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or Electric Vehicle Service Equipment, including, but not limited to, Level Two EVSE and direct current fast chargers. Make Ready includes expenses related to service panels, junction boxes, conduit, wiring, and other components necessary to make a particular location able to accommodate Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment or Electric Vehicle Service Equipment on a “plug and play” basis. “Make- Ready” is synonymous with the term “charger ready,” as used in P.L.2019, c.362 (C.48:25-1 et al.). Private EVSE: EVSE that has restricted access to specific users (e.g., single and two- family homes, executive parking fleet parking with no access to the general public). Publicly-accessible EVSE: EVSE that is publicly available (e.g., park & ride, public parking lots and garages, on-street parking, shopping center parking, non-reserved parking in multi-family parking lots, etc.). C. Approvals and Permits 1. An application for development submitted solely for the installation of EVSE or Make- Ready parking spaces shall be considered a permitted accessory use and permitted accessory
1. An application for development submitted solely for the installation of EVSE or Make- Ready parking spaces shall be considered a permitted accessory use and permitted accessory structure in all zoning or use districts and shall not require a variance pursuant to C.40:55D-70. 2. EVSE and Make-Ready Parking Spaces installed pursuant to Section D. below in development applications that are subject to site plan approval are considered a permitted accessory use as described in 1. above. 3. All EVSE and Make-Ready parking spaces shall be subject to applicable local and/or Department of Community Affairs permit and inspection requirements. 3
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