January 8, 2025 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

plant new trees. Options given by the forester, Mr. Kip, are paying the town for replanting or adding trees, at least 2, to the front of the business to add beautification to the town. The largest garbage impact they have is cardboard boxes from the deliveries. The majority of the boxes get recycled. They have a light foot print in terms of trash and are bringing a couple of trash bags out once a week and help clean out the alley by putting a public garbage can in the alley. BOARD QUESTONS Mr. Guarino asked are you aware of the township ordinance for tree removal and tree replacement. Mr. Crespo said yes, he is and has talked to Mr. Kip several times for business needs and personal needs for his house. Mr. Guarino asked how is the cardboard trash maintained when its not being put out for collection. Mr. Crespo said he keeps them inside, folds up the boxes, and keeps them in the corner until recycling day. Mr. Guarino asked if there are any hazardous material from the printing business that needs to be disposed of. Mr. Crespo said no Mr. Guarino asked the new section that is being added and would be interested in adding a green roof or solar panels. Mr. Crespo said he has been talking to a solar panel engineer for the past year and he has a proposal they will be working through. Mr. Guarino asked have you had any discussion with the downtown West Orange alliance about any fagade improvements or advertising materials on the building staying within the code of the downtown alliance. Mr. Crespo said yes and he is on the downtown alliance board. Ms. Kapferer asked if Mr. Crespo has had any conversations with his neighbors about the plan improvements. Mr. Crespo said yes and is in support of the improvements. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS Mr. Haizel asked are there any concerns expressed by Mr. Kip about any trees that might be constricting to the sidewalk. Mr. Crespo said the sidewalk itself has removable pavers to put the trees in. The trees would grow up, won’t spread roots, and grow leaves at an acceptable height that will not impact walking space or cars trying to park. PUBLIC QUESTIONS GENERAL DISCUSSION PRESENTATION The architect, Joseph Haines, entered on the record, he was sworn under oath. His credentials were accepted by the board and he testified to the following: The property is located in a B1 zone. To the south side, there is a mixed-use

red on the record, he was sworn under oath. His credentials were accepted by the board and he testified to the following: The property is located in a B1 zone. To the south side, there is a mixed-use building that has a liquor store, a florist, and apartments. To the north side, there is an auto repair shop. Surrounding the rear of the property, there is a one-family home and a two-family home. The proposed addition will be attached to the rear end of the building. On the north side they are proposing a 6-foot 3 inches’ side yard setback. The rear yard setback would be 30 feet 10 inches. The variance they are looking for is on the side yard setback on the south side where they have a 5-foot 4 inches side yard setback but 6 feet is required. Originally the south side yard setback was at 3 feet 4 inches but they increased it by 2