PB 24 18 Turtle Back Zoo Australian Outback Draft Resolution

RESOLUTION Of the PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Heard: November 6, 2024 Case No.PB-24-18 County of Essex/Turtle Back Zoo WHEREAS, pursuant to Municipal Land Use Law N.J.S.A.40:55D-31, the Board heard an application for a proposed capital improvement project by the County of Essex for construction of certain improvements at the Turtle Back Zoo, which is County-owned property located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, said premises being designated on the municipal tax map as Block 163, Lot 1, Zone R-1; and WHEREAS, the Board having heard the presentation and having performed its review pursuant to Municipal Land Use Law N.J.S.A.40:55D-31 hereby makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The Board accepted into evidence the following exhibits: SUBMISSION ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION Conceptual Site Plan, Turtle Back Zoo Australian Outback French & Parrello Associates 8/5/2024 Aerial Map for Komo Dragon Exhibit and American Alligator Exhibit (1 page) Michael Pliga, LLA of Franch & Parrello Associates 11/15/2019 2. Mark Fleder, Esq. of the law firm Connell Foley, LLP represented the Applicant. 3. The Turtle Back Zoo is owned by the County of Essex.