PB-24-16 Essex County Country Club Block: 156 Lot: 1

13. 14. 15. 16. Applicant’s planning expert testified that the variance could be granted as a c(2) variance because it serves several purposes of zoning as specified in the MLUL including paragraphs i. (promotes a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques and good civic design and arrangement) since the proposed heights will provide visual interest and g. (providing sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of recreational uses both public and private.) since the proposed structures are part of upgrades to the permitted golf course use and are intended to modernize and maintenance the facility. Further, the variance relief will not cause a substantial detriment to the public good, zone plan or zoning ordinance. The proposed accessory structures will not be visible to any residential properties or outside of the boundaries of the property itself but for possible visibility from an adjacent golf course. Additionally, the modernization of the golf course structures as proposed promote the purposes of the Master Plan by maintaining large open space, including private country clubs. Applicant requested waivers from Items 13, 19, 28, 29, 32 and 46 of the West Orange Application checklist. Township Planner, Gerard Haizel indicated that the Applicant should provide an updated survey of the property (Item 13) but that waivers for Items 19, 28, 29, 32 and 46 were appropriate. The Board Engineer on the other hand had no issue granting the waiver request due to the confined area of the proposed improvements and the information provided on the “Existing Conditions & Site Clearing Plan”, as articulated in comment 1.1 of the Matrix New World Engineering (report dated September 6, 2024 and which was adopted by CME Associates). The Application requires the following variance relief from the Board: