Minutes · Jun 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes.
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Show all pages© 76 market-rate units (80%) © 19 affordable units (20%), satisfying inclusionary housing requirements. Unit mix: © 68 one-bedroom units © 22 two-bedroom units o 5 three-bedroom units Affordable housing breakdown: © One-bedroom: m 3 affordable m 65 market-rate u Affordable share = 15.7%, below the maximum allowed 20%. ° Two-bedroom: = 11 affordable u Affordable share = 57.8%, exceeding the required minimum of 30%. 0 Three-bedroom: m All 5 are affordable m Represents 26.3%, exceeding the required minimum of 20%. Mr. Jarmel states the project complies with both affordable housing requirements and required distribution of unit types under UHAC (Uniform Housing Affordability Controls). Proposed apartment sizes meet or exceed both West Orange ordinance and UHAC requirements. © One-bedroom units: mg Ordinance minimum: 800 sq ft m Proposed: 800-850 sq ft © Two-bedroom units: m Ordinance minimum: 1,000 sq ft m Proposed: 1,000-1,225 sq ft © Three-bedroom units: m Proposed size: 1,350 sq ft m Exceeds both: - West Orange requirement (1,200 sq ft) - UHAC minimum (1,150 sq ft) Ms. Moore clarifies that some affordable housing numbers differ from the planner's report. The testimony reflects the correct numbers shown on the submitted architectural plans. Mr. Jarmel presented drawing SD101, which depicts the ground floor of the building Northfield Avenue borders the front of the site County improvements require: o Removal of an existing deceleration lane © Widened sidewalks Although earlier discussion suggested the building was close to the property line: o The widened sidewalk creates an effective setback of approximately 18-20 feet. The first floor includes: Residential vestibule and lobby facing Northfield Avenue Zen garden Building utility rooms Co-working amenity space Approximately 1,200 square feet of retail/commercial space fronting Northfield Avenue eoo000
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