August 20, 2026, Regular Meeting

are operating the business under the hours of 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the latest. Some are getting back prior to that. But those vehicles remain parked overnight on the property. They're not operating, they're not being moved overnight. And they are accessory to the business contained within the building. In terms of the site access, it all remains the same in terms of the driveway where it's located, calling attention to a better organization on the site as it relates to the spaces being demarcated There's one ADA space as it relates to the requirement based on the parking supply and then a couple other spaces that allow for employees. The employee supply is between five and six employees, two of which drive themselves and then the others use rideshare. Ms. Savitz testified referencing fencing closure, where there is a sliding gate to ensure that when those vehicles are there overnight and are not being operated, they can be contained within the property for security purposes. For illumination (lighting), Ms. Savitz testified further, and replying to a couple of comments in the engineer's letter as it relates to illumination being brighter along the front of the property. There are two (2) Gooseneck Lights mounted to the front facade of the building near the,entrange and then there are additional downward facing canopy lights along the longitudinal side of the building. BOARD QUESTIONS W. M. Barbee asked about congestion for the residents/neighbors in the area. Ms. Savitz said that it seemed minimal L. Cohen asked about the changes from this application and ZB-21-01. Chairperson Neuer explained tai 7B-21-01 was denied, and when this application came in, it eliminated the residential aspect to it. R. Miller asked if the B1 Zone covered landscaping as a permitted business use. Consultant Planner, Christopher Dochney said that it is not allowed. Ms. Miller asked how long this business has been operational. In response to this Mr. Manuel Vega entered the record and was sworn under oath. He confirmed that M Vega LLC has been operational since 2006- 2007 in this location where he was renting. Once he purchased in 2020 is when issues arose. B. D. Scott asked how Mr. Vega has been operational if this is not allowed. In response to this Ms. Carey, Esq said that the Zoning Board is not the proper Board for this type of question. Mr. Vega said that if an application

Vega has been operational if this is not allowed. In response to this Ms. Carey, Esq said that the Zoning Board is not the proper Board for this type of question. Mr. Vega said that if an application for this site is denied again, his business will leave West Orange. Confirming that when he was solely a tenant, no issues ever came up. But once he purchased, that is when they started Mr. Scott asked about the size of the trucks. Mr. Vega said that they have pick-up and dump trucks. Mr. Scott asked for the number (quantity) of the trucks. Mr. Vega said that there are five (5). Mr. Scott asked where his employees park. Mr. Vega answered that the personal vehicles are on-site during shifts. Mr. Scott asked for confirmation on type of equipment being stored on site. Mr. Vega said that there are the usual tools and gas cans (4 cans of 5 gallons of gas.) T. Ben-Zvi asked if this business is operational on the weekends. Mr. Vega said Saturdays they are open, but not on Sundays. No PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS No PUBLIC QUESTIONS