2025 02 West Orange EIS Signed

N. Land Use The proposed use is a conditionally permitted use in the zone and will require a variance. The conditional use requirements are not met due to a fast food restaurant being proposed within 500 FT of an existing fast food restaurant, the proposed fast food restaurant being located on a lot adjacent to a residential district boundary line, the frontage along Rosney Terrace being less than 200 feet, and the proposed driveway being less than 100 feet from a street intersection. Please refer to the accompanying Planner’s Report prepared by Dresdner Robin for additional information. 5. Alternatives to the Proposed Project A. “No Project” or “No-Action” Alternative The “No Project” or “No-Action” alternative would leave the site vacant and underutilized. The proposed use has minimal traffic volumes, is similar to previous uses occupying the property, and is compatible with the existing nearby properties. The “No Project” alternative would eliminate potential economic growth/commerce for the Township of West Orange as well as leave a void in providing the new eateries this project offers to the residents of West Orange. In addition, the neighboring environment would not benefit from the reduction in impervious coverage, removal of existing invasive species trees, and increase in vegetative buffering to the adjacent residential uses. B. Alternative Layouts Alternative layouts have been considered but the proposed development layout provided the best balance of the following factors: • Grading within the development • Access from the adjacent streets • Screening of on-site amenities from neighboring uses • Maintaining the existing building and site layout to the maximum extent 6. Permits Required The following permits will be required for the approval and construction of the proposed development: • Township of West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment – Site Plan Approval • Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District – Certification Environmental Impact Statement 14 June 2024 DEC #1021-99-025 Last Revised February 2025