Alpert Group Extension of Time Resolution 3 12 2025

4891-0783-4717, v. 2 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 12, 2025 Memorialized on March 19, 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 12, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Applicant was represented by Patrick Conlon, 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 in a resolution memorialized on April 12, 2023, extending the approvals until May 5, 2024; and WHEREAS, Applicant having received a second one-year extension as set forth in a resolution memorialized on March 20, 2024 extending approvals to May 5, 2025; and 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.