470 Eagle Rock Avenue West Orange_Revised Planning Report_07072023

470 Eagle Rock Avenue, Township of West Orange, NJ – Professional Planning Report 12 Proposed Sonic restaurant: 764 433 sq. ft. x 1 space per 45 sq. ft. = 10 spaces (or 14 18 seats x 1 space per 3 seats = 5 6 spaces) Total: 33 26 spaces required; Provided: 30 27 spaces including the EV credit COMMENT: Based on the proposed arrangement on the site, parking compliance cannot be reached even with the inclusion of parking provided in the front yard, which in turn, requires a variance for a separate regulation (Section 25-12.1.L) With the reduction of the proposed building footprint of Sonic, the number of required parking spaces have been reduced to 26 in total (with the inclusion of 1 EV space required). With the revised site plan, 27 parking spaces are proposed (28 spaces with EV credit) and to that end, parking compliance is reached and also compliance with this condition. Master Plan Review/Consistency: 2019 Master Plan The proposed project is consistent with the Township’s 2019 Master Plan Re-examination Report. The following goals and objectives are furthered through the implementation of this application: • Continue to maintain a balance of land uses (Economic Development Recommendations, pg. 42). • Encourage supporting services for open space, recreation and tourism attractions (Economic Development Recommendations, pg. 42). • Modify zoning as appropriate to allow for varied nonresidential uses (Economic Development Recommendations, pg. 42). • Properly Locate Public, Commercial/Retail, Industrial, Residential and Service Uses (pg. 12). It was noted that this principle is still valid. o The Master Plan should continue to emphasize the need to locate public, commercial/retail, industrial, residential and service uses at sites and locations which are suitable for their use environmentally, economically, and geographically, and can be adequately serviced by public infrastructure. (pg. 29). • Improve the safety and appearance of Pleasant Valley Way and Eagle Rock Avenue, in particular the intersection of these two streets. (pg. 36) o COMMENT: This project will ameliorate an existing blighting condition of a vacant commercial storefront along Eagle Rock Avenue. • Redevelopment o COMMENT: On pg. 19, it is noted that “[i]n 2004 the Borough’s single viable commercial use (an insurance brokerage office) was transferred to an owner of a civil engineering and

nue. • Redevelopment o COMMENT: On pg. 19, it is noted that “[i]n 2004 the Borough’s single viable commercial use (an insurance brokerage office) was transferred to an owner of a civil engineering and surveying consulting business who wanted to extend the hours of use of the building beyond what the Borough had imposed as conditions of commercial occupancy…” Based on these relevant goals, objectives and excerpts, the proposed project would further the Township’s 2019 Master Plan Re-examination Report. There is no substantial detriment to the public good or impairment to