April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

Mr. Jeffrey Chang, Esq. entered on the record on behalf of the applicant. He stated that the applicant is requesting a minor site plan amendment for the dumpster’s relocation and the bulk variances for two story community gym building adjacent to existing pool house. There will be a general area, a kitchenette and manager’s office on the first floor approximately 900 by 2.86 square feet in size and a gym and two changing rooms on the second floor approximately 1242.44 square feet in size. Mr. Chang stated that the final plans that we resubmitted include the dumpster relocation; he said that the applicant can describe further about how that came to be, but basically back in 2018-2019 there were some relocation dumpsters as accommodation to the residents just to give them more options of where to put their refuse. Mr. Chang stated that when it was done, he believed, administratively, they had permits when they were installed. He stated, for clarification, that the workout room is only for residents. Mr. Chang stated that two trees will be removed around the pool to accommodate the improvement and there will be a concrete sidewalk reconstruction on both sides of the development. He stated that here is an existing nonconforming rear yard setback of 37.4 feet, where as 75 feet is permitted there are two variances that we have our planner that would justify the board section 25.7.1 and 25-28.8 maximum lot coverage of 42.8% is proposed for 42.6% exist and 40% is permitted. It's the applicant’s contention that is at the minimum increase and also variance for section 25.8.8 a maximum height of accessory this building at a residential zone of two stories and 24 feet 8 inches is propose for 1.5 story and 15 feet is permitted. Mr. Tal Steinberg, property manager, entered on the record and was sworn under oath. He stated that this is a 178-unit apartment community in West Orange, in which the applicant would like permission to build a gym on the property for the benefit of the residents only; he said that it will be open 24/7. Mr. Steinberg stated that the pool is open from 10:00AM to 6:00PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In regard to the dumpsters, it was decided a few years ago to add two locations for dumpsters because it's a 12-acre property and residents had to carry their garbage all the way to one area, he said that it will be easier for residents to get rid of

ears ago to add two locations for dumpsters because it's a 12-acre property and residents had to carry their garbage all the way to one area, he said that it will be easier for residents to get rid of their trash. He also stated that the permits were approved. NO BOARD QUESTIONS Mr. Klein asked how many handicapped accessible apartments there are. Mr. Steinberg said he is not sure how many, but there are some available. PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS Mr. Barry asked how does the applicant feel with regard to installing gates on these enclosures. Mr. Steinberg said they can comply with that request. Chairman Bagoff asked at what time does the dumpster get emptied. Mr. Steinberg is not sure, but will find out the answer. NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTION Kevin Malanga of 57 Ridge Road asked if the dumpsters will be located in the front yard of the apartment complex. Mr. Steinberg said no. NO PUBLIC COMMENT* PRESENTATION The engineer Mr. Paul Anderson entered on the record, he was sworn under oath and his credentials were accepted by the board. He stated that the facility has 16 two-story apartment buildings, a pool and a pool house. The site plan was submitted with the application and you can see the pool house is located in red in the rear of the site Mr. Anderson stated that it is surrounded by apartment buildings that are two stories and you also have a rock Cliff behind the property. He said that it is somewhat isolated