October 25, 2023 Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes

eocecerwo eo eee ee eee Phil Litwinoff at Linden Avenue commented that he endorses the concept behind Target taking over the shopping center. Joyce Rudin at Woodland Avenue commented that she was hoping for a greener and more sustainable application. Erica Fromkin at Stanley Road agrees with the comments from Ms. Joyce Rudin. Sally Malanga at Ridge Road commented that she would like the applicant to add natural features in the parking lots, she also recommends that the drive-thru to be removed from the plans and she wants the applicant to put a conservation easement behind the building. Terry Trigg at Crystal Woods she is concerned about traffic. Moshe Rudin at Woodland Avenue commented that he is disappointed and he is concern about the amount of traffic Target will bring to town. Kevin Malanga at Ridge Road commented that the Planning Board does not have jurisdiction to hear this application and should be heard by the Zoning Board. SUMMATION FROM THE APPLICANT ATTORNEY The application has been improved in every aspect based on the comments from the professionals and the public. The project will bring significant improvement to the center and to the township. The project will bring job and shopping opportunities. BOARD COMMENTS Mr. Alper recommends that the put pollinator gardens be included in the resolution. Mr. Klein does have concerns in regards to building C. Mr. Guarino is grateful that the applicant is using the comments and recommendations from the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board. Chairman Bagoff commented that the township will make sure that the appropriate business will be approved. Chairman Bagoff said that Whole Foods has agree to having tree island in the parking lot. Chairman Bagoff commented that the signage will be similar to the Essex Green mall. Chairman Bagoff commented that the applicant has complied with the comments given by the board and the public. VARIANCES REQUIRED Minimum front yard setback on Prospect Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue. Minimum side yard setback. Minimum rear yard setback. Minimum space between buildings. Limited parking setback. Accessory use location for the proposed drive-thru windows. Maximum retaining wall height. Loading area/bay location. Drive-up window location required yard setback. Maximum parking row length without landscaped island. Minimum number of parking spaces Minimum number

aining wall height. Loading area/bay location. Drive-up window location required yard setback. Maximum parking row length without landscaped island. Minimum number of parking spaces Minimum number of loading spaces Maximum light fixtures height Minimum lighting levels in parking areas Maximum number of wall signs.