May 4, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

MINUTES TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD MEETING May 4, 2022 7:30 P.M. The Township of West Orange Planning Board held its regular meeting on May 4, 2022, 2022 at 7:30PM via virtual ZOOM videoconference. Chairman Bagoff called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 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 e Chairman Bagoff asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENTS e The next Planning Board regular meeting will be held June 1, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Dr. Robert Bagoff; Mr. Jerry Guarino; Mr. Christopher Morgan, Sr.; Mr. Sal Jensen (7:37PM Arrival); Mr. Ken Alper; Mr. Peter Smeraldo; Mr. William Wilkes; Council President Susan McCartney; Mr. John Cardoza; Mr. Lee Klein; ABSENT: Sarabraj Thapar, Esq., Public Advocate; Mr. John McNair; Mr. John Hess, Town Engineer; ALSO PRESENT: _ Diana P. McGovern, Esq., Planning Board Attorney; Spach Trahan (Proxy for Paul Grygiel), Town Planner; Diana L. Chandler, Acting Planning Board Secretary; Jamilet Baquerizo Vite, Planning Board Secretary

MINUTES & RESOLUTION © George V. Hecker Carriage House Resolution (Approved 4/6/2022) Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. J. Guarino Alper: McNair: - Bagoff: Y Morgan: Y Cardoza (Alt.2): Smeraldo: Y Guarino: 4 Wilkes: - Jensen (Alt. 1): - Yes ; Absent Klein: - McCartney: Y Notes: George V. Hecker Carriage House (36 Ridge Road) which was tabled at the October 6, 2021, was placed back on the active agenda at the April 6, 2022 Regular meeting and was approved for historical distinction by the Board and is now being brought to the Town Council. Resolution for this application was adopted at the May 4, 2022 Regular Meeting. ¢ PB 22-01 Pleasantdale Chateau- Draft Resolution (Approved 4/6/2022) Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. J. Cardoza Alper: x MeNair: - Bagoff: Y Morgan: Y Cardoza (Alt.2): Y Smeraldo: - Guarino: Y Wilkes: Y Jensen (Alt. 1): - Yes ; Absent Klein: - McCartney: Y Notes: Application seeking variances in regard to development of a new indoor Conservatory event space and surrounding courtyards to take the place of the outdoor temporary tent previously used was approved with conditions at the April 6, 2022 Regular Meeting and adopted May 4, 2022.

Planning Board April 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. J. Guarino Alper: Y McNair: — Bagoff: Y Morgan: Y Cardoza (Alt.2): Y Smeraldo: — Guarino: Y Wilkes: Y Jensen (Alt. 1): —— Yes ; Absent Klein: _ McCartney: Y e Planning Board April 6, 2022 Executive Session Minutes Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. J. Cardoza Alper: Y McNair: _ Bagoff: Y Morgan: ¥ Cardoza (Alt.2): Y Smeraldo: Yy Guarino: Y Wilkes: Y Jensen (Alt. 1): ns Yes ; Absent Klein: _ McCartney: Y SWEARING IN e The Township Professional Ms. Spach Trahan (proxy for Paul Grygiel), Township Planner was sworn in.

APPLICATIONS/ORDINANCE REVIEW © PB 22-02 Mellon Avenue Block: 175.13; Lot 3 ; Zone: R-5 Application for Minor Subdivision with No Variances PB-22-02---Mellon-Avenue---Bl-175_13-Lot-3-Application-Package-SIGNED PB-22-02---Mellon-Avenue---Bl-175_13-Lot-3--Minor-Subdivision Plg-Dir-Memo---PB-22-02---Mellon-Avenue---Bl-175_13-Lot-3 ¢ PB-22-03 Mellon Avenue Block: 175.08; Lot: 9&12; Zone: R-5 Application for Minor Subdivision with No Variances PB-22-03---Mellon-Avenue-BL17508-LOTS9-12--Application-Package--SIGNED PB-22-03---Mellon-A venue-BL17508-LOTS9-12--Minor-Subdivision--signed Plg-Dir-Memo---PB-22-03---Mellon-Avenue---Bl-175_08-Lots-9--12 PRESENTATION e Mr. Reginald Jenkins, Esq. appeared on the record on behalf of the applicant. He then explained that since both applications are so similar, the presentations for applications were being combined. e Mr. Leonard Lepore, Municipal Engineer, Ms. Zayibeth Carballo, Assistant Municipal Engineer and Mr. Kevin Bogerman, Surveyor were sworn under oath. e Mr. Jenkins gave brief background of applications and each include parcels of Town owned property. In each case the Town has made the determination that there is no particular use to the Town going forward with no compelling interest in keeping as such. e There are two (2) residents interested into buying both properties. e Inregards to PB-22-02, Mr. Brian Lawrence and Mrs. Marlena Lawrence and Mr. Yaffa Liebman (of 42 Hoover Avenue) were interested in purchasing. It was also noted by Mr. Lepore there are no utilities on these premises. e In regards to PB-22-03, Township of West Orange owns Lot 9 and Lot 12 is owned my Ms. Valerie Ford. This is a section of Mellon Avenue as per Mr. Lepore with no improvements made. Only utility on premises is gas. BOARD QUESTIONS e Mr. J. Guarino asked for details on the plans for the lots. Mr. Lepore said the main plan has to do with the encroachment on lot 6. e Mr. C. Morgan confirmed that he is eligible to vote on application as he is not within 200 feet of the property. © Council President S. McCartney asked about the lots not conforming. To which Mr. Lepore answered that they currently have residential structures on one of them but would let them improve home. e Mr. S. Jensen asked for elaboration in regards to each application. Mr. Lepore answered that this would be an expansion of the rear yard. To which Mr.

n one of them but would let them improve home. e Mr. S. Jensen asked for elaboration in regards to each application. Mr. Lepore answered that this would be an expansion of the rear yard. To which Mr. Jensen asked if there were plans. Mr. Lepore said for example if they were to turn into a driveway it would be a stretch. © Chairman Bagoff asked if this will change the tax map. Mr. Lepore answered in the affirmative.

NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS e Mr. Jenkins made a statement in regards to the limitations on timing as he is unsure when the sales will be consummated and wants to move cautiously in regards to setting deadlines PUBLIC COMMENT e Mr. John Campanile (202 Swarthmore Drive, Nutley) made comment on behalf of Ms. Valerie Ford ¢ Ms. Jane Mettle Gratte (22 Garfield Avenue) asked if any construction would result in any further water run off and if so, who would be responsible. Mr. Lepore said that there is no direct impact but standards they would have to follow but if issue exists already maybe something should be done now. To which Mr. Jenkins confirmed that in regards to lot lines all construction will have to work hand in hand with codes. PB 22-02 Mellon Avenue Block: 175.13; Lot: 3 ; Zone: R-5 Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. J. Guarino Notes: Application for Minor Subdivision with No Variances was approved at the May 4, 2022 Regular Meeting. Alper: Y McNair: Bagoff: Y Morgan: Cardoza (Alt.2): Y Smeraldo: Guarino: Y Wilkes: Jensen (Alt. 1): Y Yes ; Absent Klein: Y McCartney: ~

PB-22-03 Mellon Avenue Block: 175.08; Lot: 9&12; Zone: R-5 Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. J. Cardoza Alper: Y McNair: — Bagoff: ¥ Morgan: Y Cardoza (Alt.2): Y Smeraldo: Y Guarino: Y Wilkes: Y Jensen (Alt. 1): bd Yes ; Absent Klein: Y McCartney: ¥ Notes: Application for Minor Subdivision with No Variances was approved at the May 4, 2022 Regular Meeting. GENERAL DISCUSSION PUBLIC COMMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm by Chairman Bagoff. Seconded by Mr. L. Klein. avopten: 6/1/22 Sara Sgn Hanllé Diana L. Chandler Acting Planning Board Secretary