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Supporting Documentation · Nov 2, 2022

PB 22 11 Dated 22 9 16 Montclair Golf Club Planning Board Application Irrigation Prior Resolutions

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11. The Board finds that “c-1” variance relief is warranted because the peculiar and exceptional conditions on the site in question and buildings lawfully existing thereon. In order to increase parking it would require paving over open space and/or grassy areas which are integral to the use, look and feel of a golf club, and because the club can control the number of patrons and park them all on site there is no detriment to the neighbors or the zone plan and ordinance. The limited enlargement proposed in this project will not cause much if any additional parking demand. The testimony from the Applicant is that they have not had parking issues in the past and do not expect any from this proposal. Any parking demand caused by these limited improvements will be self-contained on site. 12; The Board acknowledges receipt of a letter from Township Engineer Leonard Lepore dated September 14, 2011 requesting permission from Applicant to plant trees in the riparian buffer of the Peckiman River. Per discussion at the hearing it was decided that Applicant shall work to comply with this request. 13. Per concers raised by the Board Applicant agreed to ensure that all ADA requirements are met in conjunction with this project. 14. ‘The Board acknowledges receipt of a letter from the Verona Township Engineer James. M. Helb, PE indicating his belief that some or all of the improvements proposed are on land within Verona Township. Applicant contests this allegation but agrees to obtain site plan approval from Verona if necessary. THE DECISION WHEREAS, the Board, having reviewed the application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval with associated variance relief and having considered the impact of the proposed application on the Township’s master plan and zoning ordinance and the surrounding property owners, and having considered whether the proposal complies with and furthers the goals of the land use and zoning ordinances of the Township of West Orange and the Municipal Land Use ‘Law; and upon the imposition of specific conditions to be fulfilled, hereby, concludes that good cause has been shown to approve the application with variance and other relief enumerated herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange that the application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval with associated variance relief as sct

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ted herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange that the application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval with associated variance relief as sct forth in the plans, reports, representations, testimony, stipulations and Exhibits offered by the Applicant is hereby granted with the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Township of West Orange, County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations and directives, including without limitation, obtaining all applicable local, state and federal approvals and/or regulatory permits. Without limitation of the foregoing, prior to the signing of the approved site plans, and prior to the commencement of any land disturbance or construction, the Applicant shall submit to this Board, with a copy to the Board Engineer, proof that it has obtained all required governmental approvals. 2. — If another governmental entity or agency grants a waiver or variance affecting the plans and/or exhibits submitted by the Applicant, this approval or the conditions attached to it, then the Applicant shall re-apply to this Board respecting the same and this Board NAPLANNING.BRD\ WP Resolutions\201\PB-L1-16-Montelair Golf Club.doc

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