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RESOLUTION Township of West Orange Planning Board PB 20-03 In the Matter of the Alpert Group, LLC 8-10 and 18 Central Avenue Block: 9 Lots: 32 and 36; Zone: Central Avenue Redevelopment Area Zone Decided on March 6, 2024 Memorialized on February 12, 2025 Extension of Time for Previously Granted Site Plan and Variance Approval WHEREAS, The Alpert Group received bulk variances and preliminary and final major site plan approval by Resolution adopted May 5, 2021 to construct 94 residential units and commercial space at 8-10 and 18 Central Avenue, also known as Block 9, Lots 32 and 36 in the Central Avenue Redevelopment Area Zone ; and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was conducted on March 6, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Applicant was represented by William C. Sullivan, Esq.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to West Orange Township Ordinance Section 25-48.10 the approval would expire two years and one day from the publication of the Board’s decision; and WHEREAS, Applicant having been granted a one-year extension as set forth ina resolution memorialized on April 12, 2023extending the approvals until May 5, 2024; WHEREAS, the Applicant having submitted a letter detailing the reasons for a request for an extension of time presented by the Applicant’s attorney; and WHEREAS, the Board reviewed and considered the request for an extension of time documents submitted therewith; NOW THEREFORE, the Board makes the following findings of fact, based upon the evidence presented at its public hearing, at which a record was made: 1, The extension of time is requested due to the length of time required to complete the remediation of soil and groundwater contamination on the property which is currently owned by the Township of West Orange. 2. Pursuant to grants received by the Township of West Orange, the firm of Matrix New World Engineering is conducting the investigation and remediation. Currently Matrix has completed its investigation and is in the midst of performing the remedial action including contaminated soil removal, groundwater monitoring and capping and a Deed Notice in conjunction with project construction. w 4891-0783-4717, v.2