Planning Director Memo ZB 22 09 89 Ashland Avenue LLC

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 Department of Planning and Development Tel: (973) 325-4108 ROBERT D. PARISI Fax: (973) 325-6359 Mayor Email: zoningboard@westorange.org TO: Zoning Board Members FROM: Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP, Planning Director DATE: November 30, 2022 RE: ZB-22-09 / 89 Ashland Avenue, LLC Block: 61; Lots: 44 & 45; Zone: I 87 and 89 Ashland Avenue Seeking “c” and “d” variances for an addition to a multi-family residential building INTRODUCTION 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. A “d(2)” variance is required for the expansion of a nonconforming use. Certain “c” or bulk variances are also required, including for lot coverage and number of parking spaces. LAND USE/CIRCULATION The subject property consists of two tax lots with a combined area of 9,220.7 square feet (0.21 acres). The site has 60 feet of frontage on Ashland Avenue and is nearly rectangular, with lot depth of 150 feet. A three-story frame building containing six dwelling units is located on Lot 45, while Lot 44 is covered with asphalt pavement. The rear portion of the lots is used for commercial vehicle and equipment storage. Site photographs are included at the end of this memorandum. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org 1