PB-24-08 GBSJ, LLC t/a Goddard School - B: 83 L: 1 Z B-2

The Planning Board approved an application in 2017 to permit the existing school. The subject property is located on the northeastern corner of the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Prospect Avenue. The area surrounding the subject property is developed with a mix of land uses which include office, retail, residential and utility. An electrical substation is located to the west across Prospect Avenue, the Essex County Country Club is located to the southwest and a large vacant parcel is located to the south across Mount Pleasant Avenue. Offices are located along Marcella Avenue, Mount Pleasant Avenue and Prospect Avenue. Communications towers and ancillary facilities are located on properties along Marcella Avenue. Other commercial uses are located along Prospect Avenue. The subject property is located at the intersection of two main roads: Mount Pleasant Avenue and Prospect Avenue. Mount Pleasant Avenue is a County road (Route 577) adjacent to the subject site and is a State highway to the west of Prospect Avenue (Route 10), while Prospect Avenue is a County road (also Route 577 north of Mount Pleasant Avenue). A childcare center is located on Lot 1, along with a metal transmission tower and related improvements. Existing site improvements include an 8,800 square foot, one-story building and a 5,600 square foot outdoor fenced-in play area on the northeastern portion of the site (adjacent to Marcella Avenue.) A total of 45 parking spaces are currently provided in two parking lots, an upper lot at the same elevation as the building, and a lower lot accessed by a driveway and stairs. {Goddard School Draft Resolution - PB 24-08 (new)}3