March 16, 2023 Regular Meeting

time and consider why “dragging construction out” to six (6) years. Mr. Geneslaw objected to this questioning and that Mr. Stafford testified in regards to this, not Mr. Fowles and he cannot comment. Mr. Geneslaw offered a redirect asking Mr. Fowles if the landscape plan has been in review by the Town Forester. Mr. Fowles said yes and that it was approved. Mr. Fowles’ testimony concluded. PRESENTATION - Mr. Frank Banisch, Planner entered the record, was sworn under oath, and credentials were accepted by the Board. - Mr. Banisch gave a summary/overview of the Planning Report (Dated March 3, 2023) ° oo0000 Demolition/Construction/ Expansion of the site Changes from emerging lifestyles for continuums of care Proposed uses will be beneficial to the public Daughters of Israel will experience hardship if have to abandon the site for the duration of the construction. Since 1962 Daughters of Israel have been providing services. Height variances Bulk variances that are adaptable to the redevelopment of the application site. Health Center for medical services Public lands in the vicinity of the question Single-family homes; Essex County Country Club; front drop of what they are trying to expand to Radius of 40% with localized uses. Consistency with the West Orange Master Plan with a policy to promote the welfare of the residents R-2 Districts where 20% of the land area is part of the golf course from the Essex County Country Club and Pleasant Valley Way Based on the 1989 Plan, where Daughters of Israel is located with Prospect and Ridge Veterinary Center the R-2 Zone has a different character than intended for the total land area. In 2019 the West Orange Planning Board did a review of the Vision Statement to be environmental and economically sustainable. During the meeting process, Daughters of Israel has to shift and utilize suggestions from the Board, Professionals, and the Public. West Orange’s vision strives for sustainability and to remove diseased vegetation. The land use plan is to provide housing of all different types and sizes. Utilize light, air, and have adequate open space. The Open Space element to project a larger fagade. Recommended land use ordinances with the “Livability Initiative”. Uses belong to care for present and future residents. By utilizing this, there will be more flexibility for parking ratios with two and a half

ded land use ordinances with the “Livability Initiative”. Uses belong to care for present and future residents. By utilizing this, there will be more flexibility for parking ratios with two and a half percent (2 2%) development fee which completely in his opinion satisfies affordable housing and still has skilled housing with Medicare recipients. Summary of 2019 Master Plan to maintain applicant’s scale of community. The larger building concept which mitigated through design support uses in place. The objectives will be reinforced by this Daughters of Israel expansion.