January 7, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

must be verified with measurements. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS PRESENTATION The security expert, Hector Corchado, entered on the record; he was sworn under oath. His credentials were accepted by the board, and the board is requiring a letter from the police department agreeing to the plan being presented. Mr. Corchado testified to the following: The applicant’s attorney confirms that the applicant seeks conditional use approval. One condition that they must comply with is Chapter 5, Section 34 of the West Orange Municipal Code, which sets required security standards. Mr. Corchado confirms that the proposed security plan he will present complies with this municipal ordinance. He also notes the plan must. comply with New Jersey Administrative Code regulations governing cannabis facilities. The facility will have 68 security cameras installed throughout the interior and exterior of the building. Camera footage retention: o Minimum requirement: 30 days © Proposed system: 90 days of recording storage. The cameras are: o NDAA-compliant (federally approved). © 5-megapixel resolution, exceeding the 2-megapixel minimum typically required. Higher resolution improves visibility, especially in low-light conditions. Cameras include time and date stamps. The surveillance system allows remote monitoring. Cameras can be viewed from: o Phones © Computers © Laptops Monitoring will be conducted by: © Investigators from the State police department appointed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC). o Mr. Corchado himself, who will also serve as security manager for the facility. The system provides 24-hour surveillance coverage. The building contains 27 doors. Each door is equipped with a key-fob access system. The system includes multiple security levels (1-3) depending on employee responsibilities. Each key fob is: © Assigned to a specific individual o Logged and tracked The system integrates door access logs with camera footage. The security system integrates: © Camera surveillance o Alarm system © Smart monitoring technology Camera battery backup lasts up to 72 hours. In the event of power loss, repairs must be arranged within 24 hours.