February 13, 2025, Special Meeting

SWEARING IN Township Professional Mr. George Wheatle Williams (Consulting Township Planner) was sworn under oath. Mr. Marc Sussman was sworn in under oath upon his reappointment by Mayor Susan McCartney. APPLICATIONS 1.) ZB-24-12 — LS SB Canterbury/Zinnia Health (Carried from 1/16/2025) 33 Mount Pleasant Avenue Block: 88; Lot: 26 Application for Appeal of Action of Zoning Office and D Variance PRESENTATION Mr. William Sullivan Esq. entered the record on behalf of the applicant, Zinnia Health. Mr. Harrison Katzen, Representative of Zinnia Health, entered the record. A discussion took place between Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Fisher, and Mr. Dolan about a letter dated February 3, 2025, about cited case law and the type of legal complaints that have taken place about Mr. Katzen, Zinnia Health, and a Collections lawsuit. Mr. Fisher said there is no relevance with this pending application, and, more so, they have no relevance with Municipal Land Use Law. PUBLIC QUESTIONS Jared Levine (10 Tulip) asked if Mr. Katzen is a psychologist, psychiatrist, and other roles listed in this type of facility. Mr. Katzen answered “no” to all. Allen Hurkin Torres (89 Glen Avenue) asked where the studies with internal communities are. He also brought up an issue with Zinnia’s advertising and nearby advertising Ann Hirsch (12 Edgehill Road) asked if the height of the building will compromise new privacy. Mr. Fisher said that, as per previous testimony there is no change to the building. He believes Ms. Hirsch to be mistaken. James Kleeman (20 Bloomfield Way) asked Mr. Katzen to explain the benefit to the community that this would bring. Mr. Katzen said that among other benefits, he believes the crime rates would go down and it would create employment in the community. Ryan Shinmin (45 Mountain Avenue) asked for the number of patients housed on this site. Mr. Katzen said that at max capacity there will be 80 beds. Mr. Shinmin asked Joyce Rudin (38 Woodland Avenue) asked about the Discharge Plan for people if they have no home. Mr Katzen said that they would be going to the hospital. Mr. Katzen said that they would be operating utilizing Transitional living Sophia Anthony (18 Wildwood Avenue) asked for the number of facilities in downtown areas. Mr. Katzen said that many of them are in residential areas. Ms. Anthony asked if there are any annual reports to this effect. Mr. Katzen

d Avenue) asked for the number of facilities in downtown areas. Mr. Katzen said that many of them are in residential areas. Ms. Anthony asked if there are any annual reports to this effect. Mr. Katzen said yes and that they would be available online. Ms. Anthony asked for the number of jobs that would be created at this facility. Mr. Katzen said that there would be approximately 80 jobs created. Andy Kessler (29 Mountain Avenue) asked if patients leave or utilize transportation, would shackles be used. Stan Shapiro (12 Edgehill Road) asked what the number of inspected clients with any idea to serve West Orange Residents. Mr. Katzen said that the goal of this application is to serve the State of New Jersey. Mr. Shapiro asked what other towns were researched. Mr. Katzen said Kearny and other local municipalities. Mike Cavalier (2 Brook Way) asked what information is collected. Mr. Katzen said that all of the information is accessible to the public record. Mr. Cavalier asked if visitors are