Plg Dir Memo ZB 21 01 M Vega Investments LLC updated 8 8 22

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org 1 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 Department of Planning and Development ROBERT D. PARISI Tel: (973) 325-4108 Fax: (973) 325-6359 Mayor Email: zoningboard@westorange.org TO: Zoning Board Members FROM: Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP, Planning Director DATE: November 24, 2021 – revised January 28, 2022 and August 8, 2022 RE: ZB-21-01 – M. Vega Investments LLC Block: 134.02; Lots: 75.03, 79, 81; Zone: B-1 66 Franklin Avenue Seeking “c” and “d” variances for modifications to property with mix of uses The applicant has made some additional modifications to the proposed plans. This memorandum supplements my updated review memorandum dated January 28, 2022. New information is denoted in bold, deletions are shown in strikethrough. INTRODUCTION The applicant is requesting approvals to renovate and expand an existing building and construct other improvements on a property currently used as a contractor’s storage yard. A number of changes are proposed to the existing site conditions. A “d” variance is required for the use of the property for outdoor commercial vehicle parking. A number of “c” variances are also required. LAND USE/CIRCULATION The subject property consists of three tax lots with a combined area of 10,000 square feet (0.23 acres). The site has 100 feet of frontage on Franklin Avenue and is 100 feet deep. The subject property is developed with a one-story concrete block building. It is not clear if the building is currently occupied. The exterior of the property is currently used as a contractor’s storage yard. Site photographs taken on January 19, 2021 are included at the end of this memorandum.