Filing Letter to Board in Response to M Bennett Email with Exhibits 12 02 2024

promote the general welfare by promoting the appropriate use of land. Little or no detriment would result, either to the neighboring properties, the public good in general, or to the Township's planning documents or ordinances. It is worth noting that the nearest single family homes to the proposed expanded pool deck are more than 250’ away. The Clubhouse improvements would also promote a desirable visual environment. 27. In sum the Board finds that the Applicant has carried the burden of proof, including both the positive and negative criteria, necessary to obtain the variance relief sought. 28. The Board also finds that a waiver from the requirement of having a licensed landscape architect prepare a landscaping plan is warranted. Applicant's engineer provided detailed drawings and testimony which made clear both the location of trees being removed as well as replacement trees and landscaping being added. The Board finds that the landscaping plans and testimony which were submitted were more than sufficient to meet the general purpose and intent of the Ordinance provision. The Board further finds that the landscaping proposed by Applicant will improve the site especially the parking areas, and will help create a desirable visual environment pursuant to MLUL 2(i). THE DECISION WHEREAS, the Board, having reviewed the application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval and associated “c” variance relief and having considered the impact of the proposed application on the Township’s master plan and zoning ordinance and the surrounding property owners, and having considered whether the proposal complies with and furthers the goals of the land use and zoning ordinances of the Township of West Orange and the Municipal Land Use Law; and upon the imposition of specific conditions to be fulfilled, hereby, concludes that good cause has been shown to approve the application. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange that the application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval with “c” variances relief and Soil Removal Permit as set forth in the plans, reports, representations, testimony, stipulations and Exhibits offered by the Applicant is granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Township, County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations and directives,

ed by the Applicant is granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Township, County, State and Federal laws, ordinances, regulations and directives, including without limitation, obtaining all applicable local, state and federal approvals and/or permits. Without limitation of the foregoing, prior to the signing of the approved site plans, and prior to the commencement of any land disturbance or construction, the Applicant shall