PB-25-04 Blue Violet Grow LLC Block: 62 Lot: 22.01, 32 & 34 (76 Ashland Avenue)

(18’) foot drive aisle in the section near the residence, are pre-existing conditions not being expanded by the proposed application. 35. As to the variance requested for illumination less than the required 1.0 foot candles, Applicant presented planning testimony to establish that the reduced footcandle illumination is supported as a c(2) variance as it satisfies purposes a (promotes the general welfare because the neighboring property in the area where the lower lighting is located is a residential home and the security cameras are designed to work in lower lighting areas), g (is identified by the Code as an appropriate location for a Cannabis manufacturing and cultivation site), h (is an improvement on circulation), and m (is a more efficient use of the property) under the M.L.U.L. 36. Applicant’s planner also testified that the reduced foot candle section of the parking lot will have no negative impact and will not adversely affect the Zone plan. 37. The Applicant is also improving the site by reducing the impervious coverage by 1.5% from 99.5% to 98%. 38. The CRC (Cannabis Regulatory Commission) mandates that cannabis cultivators maintain and update their security plans and the CRC does periodic inspections to ensure that such security plans are followed and up to date. NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Board reaches the following conclusions of law: 1. This application meets all the zoning conditions for a Licensed Cannabis Cultivator as set forth in the Township of West Orange Land Use Regulations Ordinance, §25-24.2b.(o), as amended by Ordinance #2808-23. 10