January 7, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

© 180 standard (non-EV) parking spaces o 4EV charging spaces Each EV space counts as two spaces under local credit rules o 4EV spaces x credit of 2 = 8 spaces © 180 regular spaces + 8 credited EV spaces = 188 total Parking stall size requirement: 9x18 ft Some existing smaller spaces are 8x14.8 ft All newly constructed spaces will meet the 9x18 standard. Parking lot drive aisles must be 24 feet wide: © Some existing aisles are 21.3 feet wide © The lot will be restriped to bring aisles up to the required 24-foot standard. EV spaces were relocated further away from the building. This change was requested by the fire department during the SPRAB meeting. The reason was to reduce fire risk near the building if an EV vehicle fire occurs. Existing driveway access points remain unchanged. Driveways connect to: o Mount Pleasant Avenue © Pleasant Valley Way Four loading spaces are required under code. © One existing loading space for the bagel shop. © One proposed loading space for Trader Joe’s. m Width: 15 feet = Length: 40 feet A monument sign for Mount Pleasant Plaza is currently non-conforming: © Required front yard setback: 10 feet o Existing setback: 3.3 feet Sign height requirements: © Minimum sign height: 2 feet o Maximum width: 6 feet o Existing width: 7.6 feet These existing nonconformities will remain unchanged. Existing perimeter fencing will be repaired and replaced where damaged. No new fence areas are being added. Fence height will remain 8 feet. Currently, dumpsters are scattered in the parking lot without designated enclosures. The redevelopment will construct two masonry trash enclosures to organize waste management. The enclosure locations generally correspond to existing dumpster locations. Some trash areas remain within the front yard area, consistent with existing conditions. Before designing the project, engineers identified new West Orange stormwater requirements. A discussion was held with CME engineer Mr. Hess regarding compliance. Water quality treatment: © 0.18 acres required to be treated © 0.27 acres will actually be treated, exceeding requirements. Stormwater quantity reduction: © Requirements for 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm events are all satisfied. Infrastructure changes: © Most existing stormwater pipes will remain. © New pipes will be added for the new parking areas.