PB 22 11 Plg Dir Memo Dated 9 29 2022 PB 22 11 Montclair Golf Club

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: planning@westorange.org TO: Planning Board Members FROM: Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP, Township Planning Director DATE: September 29, 2022 RE: PB 22-11/Montclair Golf Club Block: 151; Lots: 1, 5, 7, 11, 14, 15.01, 23, 34, 37, 41, 45.01 and 49; Zone: R-2 25 Prospect Avenue Seeking amended preliminary and final major site plan approval and a “c” variance for irrigation pond expansion INTRODUCTION The applicant is proposing to expand an existing irrigation pond in the southwestern portion of its property, which would also include the construction of a new pumphouse and related improvements. An existing water tank and pumphouse located on another portion of the golf course are proposed to be removed. No other changes are proposed elsewhere on the property. One variance is required to permit the proposal, as described below. LAND USE The subject property encompasses 277 acres in West Orange and Verona. The proposed construction is located in an area within the existing golf course. The closest uses to the portion of the site where the proposed development would occur are residences on Seaman Road. Other nearby uses include other single-family homes as well as the Residence Inn hotel and The Manor catering facility to the southeast.