EX 1 PB 98 11 Highview at West Orange Resolution Adopted See Last Paragraph

to balance any negative impacts with a positive design decision in the creation of heavily landscaped areas, the placement of structures and parking features to minimize the visual impact as well as the architectural features to enhance the visual and functional environment to the residents and office employees. He further testified that the variances requested will further the Purpose of the Municipal Land Use Law (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-2). It is the intent and purpose of this act putting forth the applicable sections: a. To encourage municipal action to guide the appropriate use or development of all lands in this State, in a manner which will promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare; ¢. To provide adequate light, air and open space; e. To promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and concentrations that will contribute to the well-being of _ persons, neighborhoods, communities and regions and Preservation of the environment; g. To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of agricultural, residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements in order to meet the needs of all New Jersey citizens; i. To promote a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques and good civic design and arrangement; k. To encourage planned unit developments which incorporate the best features of design and relate the type, design and layout of residential,