September 15, 2022 Regular Meeting

revenues from the independent living which it is going to be market based paying residents and use that to subsidize the skilled nurse and assisted living population. Ms. Sally Malanga at 57 Ridge Road asked how many neighbors were notice and how many attended the meetings. Mr. Halper said that he is not sure about the exact number of residents that were noticed, but he knows that 6 people attended the meeting. Ms. Malanga also asked about what other issues were addressed besides the height of the building. Mr. Halper said that he doesn’t recall any other comments or concerns regarding the project except only the height of the building, since one resident was concern about the view he will have with the new campus. Ms. Malanga asked if there will any walking paths in the new campus. Mr. Halper referred the question to the architect, since he will be the one able to give more details about the amenities that will be included in the project. Ms. Malanga asked what if Daughters of Israel use the money from donations to upgrade the current building, instead of doing new buildings. Mr. Halper said that the idea was rejected because the building is outdated and the cost of making improvements to the current building is not a long-term solution. Lastly, Ms. Malanga asked if Daughters of Israel is willing to reduce the footprint of the new building in order to preserve more of the steep slope. Mr. Halper also referred these questions to the architect and engineer, since they will be able to explain better and with details. Mr. Robert Rashkes at 35 Oak Crest Road asked how many short-term patients will get rehabilitation using this facility. Mr. Halper referred the questions to the executive director, since he is not sure of the answer. Mr. Rashkes also asked if the revenues from the short-term rehabilitation patients are going to help fund the long-term patients that received Medicaid. Mr. Halper said that all revenues go to the same place, since they are one entity. Lastly, Mr. Rashkes asked if the new facility will provide short-term rehabilitation. Mr. Halper said yes that they will continue to provide the service. Break - 10:06PM Chairperson Neuer announced ZB- 21-21 Daughters of Israel Inc. (1155 Pleasant Valley Way) was carried to the 10/6/2022 Special Meeting. 3.) ZB 21-01 M Vega Investments LLC/66 Franklin Avenue (Carried from 8/18/2022) 66 Franklin

B- 21-21 Daughters of Israel Inc. (1155 Pleasant Valley Way) was carried to the 10/6/2022 Special Meeting. 3.) ZB 21-01 M Vega Investments LLC/66 Franklin Avenue (Carried from 8/18/2022) 66 Franklin Avenue Block: 134.02; Lot: 75.03, 79, 81; Zone: B-1 Secking ‘c” and “d” variances for modifications to property with mix of uses. PRESENTATION Mr. Nick Salermo, Architect entered on the record and began testifying in regards to the new plans with updates. Mr. Salermo said from the cover sheet they removed the site plan and zoning information and relocated it on the civil

drawings. They also revised the endorsement block to indicate endorsement by the Board of Adjustment not the Planning Board. On drawing AR-1, they just made a note indicating that what the exists presently on the buildings along with existing wood trims will remain. On drawing AR-2 location on the existing windows were revised to coordinate with the elevations. The second-floor layout was revised to eliminate the walk-up stairs to the attic, which allows them to add a bathroom to the front bedroom. Also, as a part of that reconfiguration, in order to add a deck to the rear of the building, they relocated the two bedrooms and bathroom that were located at the back of the building to allow a hallway for access to the deck. They also located a pull-down stair between the two bedrooms in the rear. Drawing number 3 shows the attic plan with the elimination of the dormers that were originally planned, indicator on the elevations and the walk-up stair it has been eliminated and it shows the location of the pull-down stairs within the attic space. The attic space will be used for storage. In the last drawing it shows again the elimination of the dormers, the deck has been added to the rear of the building and windows have been relocated, in order to address the changes on the plans on the second floor. Mr. Donat asked Mr. Salermo if he has been responsive to the comments and concerns from the board since the last meeting, Mr. Salermo answered in the affirmative. BOARD QUESTIONS e Mr. Eben asked about the height of the building being not consistent to the size of the walk-up stair in the basement and in the first floor. Mr. Salermo said that he will have to verify the plans and the height to better answer the question in the next meeting. Mr. Eben also asked if the new building codes will be added on the cover sheet. Mr. Salermo said that he is not required use the new codes since the old codes were adopted by the State of New Jersey as of September 6 and they have 6 moth grace period to use them. e CONDITIONS o The applicant has agreed to not convert the attic to occupancy and that it will only be used for storage. NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS PRESENTATION e Ms. Afton Savitz, Engineer was sworn under oath and her credentials were accepted by the Board. Ms. Savitz showed the preliminary final site plans set dated

ESTIONS NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS PRESENTATION e Ms. Afton Savitz, Engineer was sworn under oath and her credentials were accepted by the Board. Ms. Savitz showed the preliminary final site plans set dated September 1, 2022 that has been previously submitted. She will be referring

to page 4, site plan C-4 for this presentation. She started her testimony by highlighting the changes they have made to the parking configuration. Ms. Savitz said that the is no change in the number of parking spaces that are been proposed. They are proposing 11 parking spaces, which meets the minimum parking requirement for both uses. On the top of the plan, it shows 5 elongated parking spaces that are 10 by 20. On the right side there 2 standard spaces that are 9 by 18 and at the bottom there are 3 standard parking spaces and 1 van accessibility with an 11-foot-wide space. In addition, based on the previous meeting there was clarification regarding make-ready electric vehicle charging spaces, as a result there are 2 spaces added to the site plan and as requirement one of them is an ADA parking space. Also, the architect spoke about adjusting the height of the building, which is not a two and half story building, which is permitted and similarly the signage proposed as part of the application has been revised to be consistent with ordinance one wall mounted sign with maximum height of 2 feet. Based on the engineering memo from Mr. Hess regarding the lighting fixtures if there will be after hour lighting, Ms. Savitz said that the applicant has agreed to working with the Board Professionals to make sure that the lighting is dim properly based on the ordinance requirements. Ms. Savitz also presented a 4-page Truck Turn Exhibit; the first page shows a passenger car pulling up into the site and parking in one of the spaces that will be designated for residents only. The second page shows a larger vehicle pulling up into the site and parking in one of the five elongated spaces on the top of the parking lot. The third picture shows the large vehicle pulling up on the site with a trailer attached to the back, backing up to drop the trailer off prior to parking in a different space. The final and fourth picture, shows the West Orange fire apparatus pulling up safely into the site. Finally, to address Mr. Hess question regarding trash services, the location of the trash enclosure has not change and it will remain in the south east corner and it will still have four 90-gallon bins, there will not be dumpsters; the bins will be roll out outside of the enclosure to the curb for pick-up. Ms. Savitz have responded in totality to the comments offered by the town engineer

gallon bins, there will not be dumpsters; the bins will be roll out outside of the enclosure to the curb for pick-up. Ms. Savitz have responded in totality to the comments offered by the town engineer and she will be willing to work with the municipal staff in other to resolve any other issues as a condition of approval. BOARD QUESTIONS Mr. Eben asked if the refuse area will be enclosed with a screen wall. Ms. Savitz said that they will be using a screen wall for the trash enclosure. Mr. Eben asked if there should be a loading area. Mr. Grygiel said that the in the ordinance loading areas are required in retail stores, manufacturing buildings, etc., but not require in this specific space since it is a mixed-use building with office space and a small storage space. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS

e Mr. John Hess asked if there is going to be a private trash collector. Ms. Savitz responded that there was going to be only private bulk pick up and the bins will be place on the sidewalk for pick-up. e Mr. Hess said that the parking space on the front does not have enough space to back up, he then opined that the applicant should have it removed and replace with landscaping. To which Ms. Savitz responded that specific parking will be designated for employee visiting or operating other vehicles on site, but Mr. Donat included that the applicant is willing to eliminate that specific parking space as a condition of approval and accommodate the space with landscaping. NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS e Kevin Malanga at 57 Ridge Road asked if the applicant intention to park vehicles only in the line spaces. Chairperson Neuer said that it is not been a request to allow parking in any place other than the line spaces. PRESENTATION Mr. Dougherty entered on the record, was sworn under oath and his credential were accepted by the board. Mr. Dougherty started his testimony by explaining the plans for this application. The commercial use and mixed use are permitted, the connection with commercial vehicles parked at the site is not permitted. The site is already suited for commercial use for light truck parking, they will do a reasonable permitted extension at the site. The site is adjacent to an automotive center use to repair and storage, which they will clean-up and put it behind private fencing so the site looks presentable in the neighborhood. The negatives impacts that the Mr. Dougherty brought up was the commercial vehicles parked at the site, but he said that they can come to an agreement regarding what type of trucks can park on site and also the fencing around the site will not over power the neighborhood. The proposed fence will be 6 feet for the front yard, they think is appropriate given the visual impact to not over power the public ground. Mr. Dougherty conclude by saying that this is a positive application and that everything can be satisfy with C2 and accommodations and conditions from the board can be made in order to have this application approved. NO BOARD QUESTIONS PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS Mr. Grygicl asked if the use of this property was a permitted used instead of mixed use, would you still need to have parking in similar

ication approved. NO BOARD QUESTIONS PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS Mr. Grygicl asked if the use of this property was a permitted used instead of mixed use, would you still need to have parking in similar arrangements on this property and if the impacts would be similar. Mr. Dougherty said that they would be similar arrangements.

Mr. Grygiel asked if the proofs that were put in for the C variances would be similar even for a permitted use with regards to the setbacks and such. Mr. Dougherty said that they would need the same variances. NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS Kevin Malanga at 57 Ridge Road asked if it is correct that, based on Mr. Dougherty report, that the site is suitable for light truck parking and what the weight of a light truck is. Mr. Dougherty responded in the affirmative and that light truck refers to the smaller trucks not the heavy-duty ones, since he doesn’t have an exact weight for the light trucks. Chairperson Neuer announced ZB 21-01 M Vega Investments LLC/66 Franklin Avenue was carried to the 10/20/2022 Regular Meeting. Chairperson Neuer adjourned the meeting at 11:00 PM. Adopt: fous if J bile logon tin ig Secretary