Draft_October 2025_West Orange_HEFSP_with Appendices

Beverly Reilly, 56 Lennox Terrace asked Mr. Abramson how this project could be seen as a benefit when there is already so much traffic in the morning on St. Cloud Avenue: and WHEREAS, the following persons commented upon the Application: Robert Rashkes, 35 Oak Crest Road, testified he was concerned about traffic, the fact that the Applicant had not detailed how school busses would pick up children living in the new apartment building , questioned whether the parking will be sufficient and about shade on Stagg Field; and Joel Goldstein, 299 St. Cloud Avenue testified that no matter how attractive the building may be, it is too large for the area, and that he was also concerned about traffic and parking and that he does not believe that the assumptions made by the traffic expert about one car families, the time it will take for daycare drop off, and the amount of cars visiting the retail space were reasonable; and Beverly Reilly 56 Lennox Terrace, testified the building height is excessive for the neighborhood, she is concerned with increased traffic, and what she believes will be inadequate parking for the daycare staff and the teachers at St, Cloud school, and believes the ingress and egress from the site may be dangerous; and Jean Goldstein, 299 St. Cloud Avenue, testified the building is too much for the area, that there is nothing this large on Northfield Avenue, and that traffic impacts were not adequately addressed; and Charlotte Wescott testified that St. Cloud school is overcrowded now, this project will make it worse and the traffic situation in the mornings and afternoons at the school will only become worse; and