06 Previous PB and ZBA Decisions

E. Because the Ordinance for B-2 Zone does not permit two principal uses on the same lot, a "D" variance is sought for that purpose with respect to constructing the free standing retail building with two store fronts. In addition "C" variances are required for permission to have 196 parking spaces instead of 217 as required; for a minimum side walk width of four feet instead of five feet as required; for dispensing with the 75 foot buffer to the residential area required in addition to setback requirements; for maximum lot coverage of 84.8% instead of 60% as permitted; and for the installation permitted; and for a of a free waiver of standing the sign requirement which to is not submit an Environmental Impact Statement since the site is already built; and for Amended Site Plan approval. F. The Metropolitan Plant Exchange existing mall, consisting of several retail stores besides the Metropolitan Plant Exchange, is a busy enterprise that draws many customers and many cars using the existing parking lot in the front and adding to the heavy traffic of Pleasant Valley Way and Mt. Pleasant Avenue which it abuts. G. The Metropolitan Plant Exchange area, namely Lot 5, was the subject matter of an application before the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange, which on March 23, 1994, adopted a Resolution regarding the providing of 190 parking spaces minimum and for allowing the Metropolitan Plant Exchange to conduct some of its sales and storage outdoors. H. The property fronts on Mt. Pleasant Avenue, a heavily