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b. A statement or legal brief which clarifies why the "d" variance should be granted and the "special reasons" that pertain to the subject proposal. Particular attention should be paid to the contents of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d, applicable case law and relevant Township Ordinances and N.J. Statutes. c. A planning report prepared by a licensed Professional Planner and a traffic report prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer. The Board may waive the provision of such reports at its discretion. Planning Report - Compliant / Enclosed. A Requirements for Variances and Reasons for Relief Statement (Planner’s Report) has been provided in Attachment J as outlined in Section G of the Township of West Orange Application Package to the Zoning Board of Adjustment Traffic Report – Not Applicable / Not Provided - The Station is not open to the general public and is not used for residential purposes. Access to and from the Station is and will remain for operation and maintenance purposes. Following the site improvements associated with this application, there will be no increase in traffic at the site from that which presently exists. Hence, there will be no adverse effect on off-site traffic or circulation. 1.02 Design Standards and Supplemental Provisions The following Design Standards for All Districts are discussed under § 25-8 through § 25-29, as follows: Setbacks of Accessory Uses - § 25-8.1 In any district no accessory structure, building, storage area, off-street parking area or truck loading space shall be permitted within five (5) feet of a property line. The following (applicable) additional restrictions shall apply to certain structures and uses: a. No accessory uses shall be located within any minimum required front yard or side yard. Not Applicable - The Site Plan application does not propose to modify any accessory uses. The addition of the 26kV switchgear and feeder reactors are principal in nature as they are essential to the overall function of the electric utility station. c. Parking areas, in an OB-2 or O-R district shall be not less than seventy-five (75) feet from the property line, except where such property line is the district boundary line which abuts a residential district, in which case the required distance shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet from such property line. Not Applicable - The Site Plan application does not propose to

abuts a residential district, in which case the required distance shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet from such property line. Not Applicable - The Site Plan application does not propose to modify any existing drive aisles or parking areas. In addition, the station will continue to be unmanned with minimal vehicle volume biweekly for maintenance purposes. e. No accessory building shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of any principal building, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Not Applicable - The Site Plan application does not propose to install or modify any buildings. All structures are principal in nature as they are essential to the overall function of the electrical utility station.