West Essex Highlands West Orange Planners Report 6 30 2024

June 30, 2024 Page 2 of 13 PB-24-01 West Essex Highlands Block 179, Lot 32 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042 • Phone: (973) 954-2677 • www.NishuaneGroup.com ü Exhibit B – Township of West Orange, Draft Proposed Zoning Amendments West Essex Highlands Property. ü Exhibit C – Design Terms and Conditions. ü Exhibit D – Association Terms and Conditions. Project Summary On property located in the Township’s IH-1 (Inclusionary Housing) District, the applicant, West Essex Highlands, Inc., proposes to develop a four hundred and ninety-six (496) unit residential development, of which one hundred (100) units will be designated affordable units. The proposed development will also include resident amenities including a clubhouse with a swimming pool, among others. The applicant also proposes onsite improvements for sewer, water, drainage and lighting. The proposed development is a result of a Settlement of Litigation Agreement (dated April 2020), between West Essex Highlands, Inc. (the Applicant), West Essex Highland Condominium Association and the Township of West Orange. The Settlement Agreement was approved pursuant to a court order in connection with litigation filed by the Township seeking compliance with its obligation to provide affordable housing within the Township. The Ordinance to establish the IH-1 District, in which the subject site is located, was adopted by the Township as part of this Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement was included in the application package. The proposed multifamily development is permitted as a principal use in the IH-1 District, with the proposed amenities permitted as accessory uses. The applicant is also seeking preliminary and final site plan approval for this application. Development Summary Building Dwelling Units Required Parking (Spaces) Garage (Enclosed) Surface Parking (Spaces) Total Parking A-1 63 124.5 175 90 265 A-2 59 117.6 B 69 134.6 73 68 141 C 139 268.6 203 84 287 D-1 80 154.4 293 90 383 D-2 86 166.7 Total 496 966.4 744 332 1,076