PB-21-10 Altera 769 - 769 Northfield Avenue

25: 26. complies with the area requirements but is slightly wider than allowed, which creates the need for a variance.) Further, under paragraph i. the sign and overall property upgrades will promote a desirable visual environment through creative design. The medical building is a permitted use in the zone and the proposed upgrades will advance paragraph g of the statute as it will allow the medical building to function more efficiently and safely. Paragraph i. is also further advanced by the rehabilitation of the building which is currently underutilized and in need of upgrades and modernization. Paragraph m. of the statute is established by the project as it provides for more efficient use of the land and is rehabilitating an existing building instead of tearing down and building new. With respect to the negative criteria under the MLUL, the Board accepts the testimony that there is no detriment to the public good as most of the variances are due to pre- existing deficiencies such as number of parking spaces, lighting and any increases to the existing conditions (Impervious coverage) are adequately addressed by storm water management and landscape buffers. The project meets the goals of the Master Plan as it fulfills the goals and objectives including, Objective #16- Encouraging Economic Development and Redevelopment That is Compatible with the Suburban Character of the Township as it encourages economic redevelopment and Objective #2: Ensure That the Public’s Safety is Secured as the project addresses the issues with flooding (Storm water management, and topography). NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange that preliminary and final site plan approval for Phase | with variance relief and preliminary site plan approval for Phase II with variance relief for the application of Altera 769, LLC for property located at 769 Northfield Avenue, is determined as follows: 1. The Board grants the following bulk variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c (1) and c(2): Phase I- Preliminary and Final Site Plan Section Required Existing Proposed 25-7.1 Part B Max permitted lot 59.3% 60.4%, 81.3% coverage 50% effective 25-27.4. b(4) No person shall be Removal of trees permitted to “Cut on slopes greater down or remove any than 15% as tree ona slope of shown on 15% or greater in Demolition & grade or ona slope Tree

25-27.4. b(4) No person shall be Removal of trees permitted to “Cut on slopes greater down or remove any than 15% as tree ona slope of shown on 15% or greater in Demolition & grade or ona slope Tree Removal where vegetation is Plan (Phase 1) last presently stabilizing revised 1/24/22 soils where a tree by Dynamic removal permit is Engineering