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Supporting Documentation · Jan 7, 2026

06 Previous PB and ZBA Decisions

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present state in that there was no physical testing of the bridge and the report was based upon a visual inspection. P. Proofs presented by Applicant are insufficient to establish the basis for granting the parking variance sought. Q. Internal circulation and flow of traffic in the Metropolitan Plant Exchange Mall as it now exists with difficulties traversing around the rear of Metropolitan Plant Exchange store occasioned by delivery trucks loading and unloading there will be exacerbated by the contemplated traffic increase for the new additions, particularly the convenience store, so as to adversely affect safety concerns and increase traffic hazards for pedestrians walking in the parking area to get to the stores and for vehicles using the area for ingress and egress, so as to substantially increase hazards to public welfare and the safety of the users of the facility. R. The bridge on Lot 10 is built over the west branch of the Rahway River which abuts the mall site. The proofs presented did not satisfy the Board regarding storm drainage and runoff on the site being increased and adversely affecting the environment as not being adequately provided for. S. Applicant failed to provide for preventing undue soil erosion and to prevent runoff of gas and oil into the river from the parking lot during storms by failing to provide for oil and water separaters. T. All the foregoing adversely affects the environment which will result in substantial detriment to the public safety, good, 8

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