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993 PleasantValley Way West Orange Planner Report 9 13 2024

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September 13, 2024 Page 4 of 13 PB-24-13 993 Pleasant Valley Way Block 172.02, Lot 6 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042 • Phone: (973) 954-2677 • www.NishuaneGroup.com Planner’s Comments: We object to this waiver being granted. The applicant proposes to add a new residential use to the site. As such the applicant shall ensure that the lighting levels across the site are in compliance with the required standards, pursuant to Township of West Orange Zoning Ordinance §25-14.3. • Item No. 45 - Landscape plans and details prepared by landscape architect Applicant requests a partial waiver. Proposed landscaping improvements, which are minor, are set forth on Applicant's architectural plans. Planner’s Comments: No objection to the granting of this waiver request. As indicated above, the landscaping being proposed seems to already be existing/installed. • Item No. 46 - Solid waste management plan Applicant requests a complete waiver. Given that Applicant is seeking minor site plan approval, and in conjunction with the fact that the majority of the Applicant's proposed improvements are internal to the existing structure located on the Property, Applicant submits that a waiver is appropriate. Planner’s Comments: No objection to the granting of this waiver request. • Item No. 47 - Site identification signs, traffic control signs, and directional signs Applicant requests a temporary waiver. The Applicant intends to install site identification signs in conformance with the Township's sign ordinance. With regard to traffic control and directional signage, the Applicant intends to develop the same in consultation with the Board and the Board's professionals in the course of the application, particularly given the unique location of the subject Property. Planner’s Comments: No objection to the granting of this waiver request. • Item No. 48 - Sight triangles Applicant requests a temporary waiver. Applicant will produce sight triangles prior to a public hearing on the Application. Planner’s Comments: We object to this waiver being granted. The Applicant must provide the sight triangle illustrations as required, prior to being scheduled for a meeting so that the Board’s Professionals may have ample time to evaluate them. • Item No. 49 - Vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns Applicant requests a partial waiver. Applicant's architectural plans detail the

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oard’s Professionals may have ample time to evaluate them. • Item No. 49 - Vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns Applicant requests a partial waiver. Applicant's architectural plans detail the existing site circulation. The Applicant intends to develop the same in consultation with the Board and the Board's professionals in the course of the application, particularly given the unique location of the subject Property. Planner’s Comments: No objection to the granting of this waiver request.

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