SPRAB report ZB 22 09 89 Ashland Avenue LLC

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 1 www.westorange.org TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 Department of Planning and Development ROBERT D. PARISI Tel: (973) 325-4110 Fax: (973) 325-6359 Mayor Email: planning@westorange.org TO: Applicant Zoning Official Zoning Board of Adjustment Zoning Board of Adjustment Engineer FROM: Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP, Township Planning Director DATE: October 12, 2022 RE: ZB-22-09 / 89 Ashland Avenue, LLC Block: 61; Lots: 44 & 45; Zone: I 87 and 89 Ashland Avenue Site Plan Review Advisory Board Report The Township of West Orange Site Plan Review Advisory Board (SPRAB) held a virtual meeting on October 11, 2022. At this meeting, the SPRAB reviewed the above application with the applicant’s principal, attorney, engineer and architect. The applicant is proposing to construct a three-story addition to a six-unit multifamily residential building. The proposal would include two new dwelling units and upgrades to the parking area. The following site plan and design issues were discussed at this meeting: • Vehicular circulation and parking: Questions were raised regarding the driveway width, which is 20 feet for two-way traffic; whether an electric vehicle parking space is required and/or will be provided; the number of existing parking spaces; and whether the dimensions of the van accessible ADA space are compliant. Requests were made to provide turning templates and an inventory of on-street parking in the vicinity, and to consider providing signage for exiting vehicles that Ashland Avenue is a one-way street. • Architectural plans: It was noted the rear door on the addition is not shown on the building elevations and the side elevation does not match the floor plans for the window