February 4, 2026 Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes

circulation © There is also added loading space and EV charging spaces © There will be new landscaping and sidewalks, paving, and striping will be improved. © It is an advancement of Zoning Purposes as it supports the purposes of Municipal Land Use Law: m Purpose A — public health, safety, welfare m_ Purpose G — adequate space distribution = Purpose I — desirable visual environment = Purpose J — conservation, prevent sprawl m Purpose M - efficient land use - Negative Criteria: © 1. No Harm to Public Good m_ Variances: Mostly existing conditions, and the remaining are minor a Impacts mitigated by: - Fencing - Landscaping - Screening - Lighting controls - Noise mitigation o 2. No Impairment of Zoning Plan = Proposal is consistent with zoning intent and supports township planning goals - Consistent with the 2019 Master Plan re-examination - Supports: o Balanced growth o Economic development © Reinforcement of commercial areas © Aligns with smart growth principles: a Infill development m Redevelopment of underutilized sites m Maintaining suburban character m Appropriate land use placement - Planner’s final conclusion is that the benefits clearly outweigh the detriments - Any detriments are not substantial NO BOARD QUESTIONS PROFESSIONAL COMMENTS - Ms. Apte emphasized that the project is rehabilitating and repurposing the site. Additionally, the variances are largely due to existing conditions o Mr. Auciello agrees that the variances are the result of working within existing site constraints. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC COMMENTS