Supporting Documentation · Nov 20, 2025
Proof of Publication and Mail w Exhibits PSEG 325 Mt Pleasant Ave
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Show all pagesing perimeter fence and replace it with a new eight (8) foot tall fence along Mount Pleasant Avenue (State Highway Route 10) and Prospect Avenue (County Route 577). Finally, the Applicant proposes install a series of small-scale bioretention basins to the east of the new equipment and to construct six (6) 70-foot tall lightning masts to protect the new equipment from lightning strikes. The Applicant is pro- posing to utilize temporary construction trailers on the Property for the duration of the installation of the improve- ments discussed above. Section 25-7.1, Attachment 2, Table of District Regulations, Part A: Permitted Uses Table of District Regulations of The Land Use Regulations of the Township of West Orange (the “Land Use Regulations”) does not list “Public Utility Build- ings or Structures” as a permitted use. As discussed above, the Applicant is proposing new equipment in the Station and a number of other improvements. As a result, the Appli- cant seeks variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D- 70.d.(2) to allow for the expansion of such nonconforming use. Section 25-7.1, Attachment 3, Table of District Regula- tions, Part B: Bulk Standards of the Land Use Regulations provides that the maximum permitted height is 2.5 stories and not exceeding 35 feet. The Applicant proposes to install six (6) 70-foot lightning masts, when measured to the adja- cent finished grade, and some ancillary utility equipment (bus supports and lightning finials) over 35 feet. As a result, the Applicant seeks variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.d.(6). The Applicant also seeks the following additional bulk var- iance relief from Section 25-7.1, Attachment 3, Table of Dis- trict Regulations, Part B: Bulk Standards pertaining to the O- -R Zone: (1) a variance from the requirement that the front yard and side yard setback of corner lots must be a mini- mum of 100 feet, whereas the Applicant proposes front yard setback along Mount Pleasant Avenue (State Highway Route 10) to be 77.9 feet and (2) a variance from the require- ment that the maximum permitted lot coverage is 30%, whereas the Applicant proposes the lot coverage to be 49%. Additionally, the Applicant seeks a variance from Section 25- 8.4.d. of the Land Use Regulations, which provides that fen- ces or walls to be used for screening in nonresidential dis- tricts may not exceed six feet in height. The
eeks a variance from Section 25- 8.4.d. of the Land Use Regulations, which provides that fen- ces or walls to be used for screening in nonresidential dis- tricts may not exceed six feet in height. The Applicant pro- poses perimeter fencing that is eight (8) feet in height. The Applicant seeks to continue the following pre-existing nonconformity on the Property, or in the alternative, seeks variance relief, to the extent relief for such continuation is required: (1) to permit a space between buildings of 20.76 feet, whereas 150 feet is required. The Applicant also requests that the Board grant any addi- tional approvals, permits, variances, interpretations, waiv- ers or exceptions reflected in the plans and materials filed (as same may be amended or revised from time to time without further notice) or determined to be necessary dur- ing the review and processing of this application. The Zoning Board is utilizing the Zoom meetings program to conduct this special meeting in compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. The public is invited to participate via Zoom by accessing the website link or call- ing the telephone number below: Join Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 820 6117 2499 Pascword: 108677
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