250 252 Main Street PB 25 01 West Orange Planner Report 2 20 2025

February 20, 2025 Page 10 of 11 PB-25-01 250-252 Main Street Block 114, Lot 78 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042 ∙ Phone: (973) 954-2677 ∙ www.NishuaneGroup.com Planner’s Comments The applicant proposes to construct an exterior stairway on the southern façade of the existing two-story building on the subject site. The applicant does not propose to change the exterior of the building nor to impact the impervious coverage or any other element of the property, as part of this application. The site is utilized as a community center, which is a permitted use in the Main Street Sub-Zone of the Downtown Redevelopment Area. The proposed staircase will extend from the 2nd floor of the existing building on the site, down to grade level in the southern side yard. The applicant should provide testimony offering some context to the proposed project, including the need for the staircase and how it will service the interior use and operation of the building. Testimony should also explain whether or not this staircase will be used as a means of emergency egress or whether it will be used as a regular means of ingress/egress into and out of the building. The proposed staircase will be installed on the southern façade of the building, between the subject building and the West Orange Community House main building on the adjacent lot. The applicant should provide testimony describing the path that will be available to an individual once they have descended the staircase. Will they be channeled to the existing walkway between the two buildings or otherwise? The applicant should provide testimony describing any lighting or other measures that are proposed for the area where the staircase will be installed, to ensure the safety of individuals using it. Additionally, will any part of the proposed staircase be covered or otherwise protected from the elements? As a metal staircase is proposed, how will individuals be protected from slipping and falling when the stairs are wet? Recommended Conditions of Approval Should the Board be inclined to grant the requested variance relief in full or in part, or to approve the accompanying site plan, the following are recommended conditions that should be placed on the approvals. 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations provided by the Board Engineer. 2. The applicant shall provide testimony offering some context to

ditions that should be placed on the approvals. 1. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations provided by the Board Engineer. 2. The applicant shall provide testimony offering some context to the proposed project, including the need for the staircase and how it will service the interior use and operation of the building. Testimony should also explain whether or not this staircase