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

10. With respect to the negative criteria under the MLUL, the Board accepts the testimony that new trip generation will create additional traffic; however, 1/3 of the traffic expected already exists on Prospect Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenues, the site will bring shoppers but there is improved pedestrian safety present. The Board also accepts the evidence that since the Pandemic, shopping practices have changed and there is a noticeable reduction in people physically shopping and more pick up uses. The proposed drive aisles, elimination of the slip lane and improvements to the entrances and exits with signs, crosswalks and striping will be an improvement over what is currently at the site. The setback variances have been adequately ameliorated with landscaping and enhanced architectural treatment of the buildings’ facades and screened rooftop mechanical units. The Board finds that the detriments of the application are significantly outweighed by the many benefits. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange that preliminary and final site plan approval with variance relief for the application of West Orange Plaza for property located at 235 Prospect Avenue, is determined as follows: 1. The Board grants the following bulk variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c (2): Section Required Existing Proposed 25.7.1 Minimum 300 ft. 372.3 ft. (Main 268.3 ft. front yard setback building), 113.8 ft | (Building A), (Prospect Avenue) (Verizon), 31.3 ft. 135.9 fi. (Mavis) (Building B), 65.4 ft (Building C) 72 ft (Building D) 25-7.1 Minimum 100 ft. 53.9 ft. (Main 68.6 feet side front yard building) 43.4 fi. (Building D) (Verizon)