PB-21-01 West Orange Plaza Block: 152.01 Lot 1445 & 1445.05

c With respect to the variance for fewer landscape islands and parking spaces in the parking lot, the proposed landscaped islands are an improvement to the current fully paved area and will provide sufficient shading, additional drainage, and less impervious coverage while also striking a balance between the lessened parking spaces provided. There are also additional landscaping areas within the site and along its perimeter, and a new courtyard and because the number of spaces provided will be sufficient to meet the needs of all the proposed businesses on site, the Board finds that this is a better zoning alternative. The light pole heights will allow for a more even lighting pattern with fewer poles to create a more efficient lighting design. The proposed signs are appropriate for the proposed buildings. Some of the buildings will be seen from several angles, making signs on each side a necessity for patrons to identify locations, and an architectural enhancement over bare building walls that add interest to the varied facade designs. The signs presented as to Target are part of the Target branding and the related businesses that are identifiable by consumers and will bring patrons into the site for this anchor tenant. The pylon signs and monument signs are necessary for identification of the site for approaching vehicles. The enhanced loading zones provided behind Target and the existing loading zones behind Whole Foods are sufficient to provide the necessary large truck deliveries to those stores. The other buildings will have smaller stores that will have deliveries from smaller vehicles instead of tractor trailer deliveries such that