August 20, 2026, Regular Meeting

MINUTES TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING August 20, 2026 8:00 P.M. The West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, commencing at 8:00 PM utilizing the virtual Zoom platform. Chairperson Philip D. Neuer called the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 PM. It was announced that notification of this meeting was given to the Township Clerk, the West Orange Chronicle, and the Star-Ledger and posted on the Township Bulletin Board in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open.Public Meetings Act” and the “Publication Reform Act.” Chairperson Philip D. Neuer asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Kelly Carey, Esq., Board Attorney, read the opening statement. ROLL CALL Present: William Michael Barbee, Tal Ben-7.vi, Laurence Cohen, Robin Miller, Philip D. Neuer, Irv Schwarzbaum, Brent D. Scott Absent: Michael Dannemiller (excused), Todd Dubovy (excused), Mare Sussman (excused), Alice Weiss (excused) Also Present: Kelly Carey, Esq., Board Attorney Diana L. Chandler, Board Secretary Ryan MacNeill, Consultant Engineer Christopher Dochney, Consultant Planner Ms. Carey and Chairperson Neuer confirmed the presence of a quorum of Board Members. ANNOUNCEMENTS e Future Meetings: September 17, 2026 (Regular Meeting) October 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting) November 19, 2026 (Regular Meeting) e Chairperson Neuer announced that application ZB-25-10 Seton Hall Preparatory (700 Prospect Avenue) al the request of the applicant, is being carried with preservation of notice to the October 15, 2026, Regular Meeting. e Chairperson Neuer announced that application ZB-25-11 Perez (66 Whittlesey Avenue) at the request of the applicant, is being carried with preservation of notice to the October 15, 2026, Regular Meeting. SWEARING IN e Township Professional(s) Christopher Dochney (Consulting Planner) and Ryan MacNeill (Consultant Engineer) were sworn under oath.