12012025 PB 25 04 76 Ashland Ave Planning Report 2

Memorandum Page 5 of 10 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com floor canopy area with the proposed HVAC units is also proposed. This staircase will be the only means to access the canopy, which is denoted as a “support/administrative area.” a. The applicant shall provide testimony regarding who will have access to this canopy area, and if access will be restricted. b. The increase in gross floor area at the second level increases the building’s overall gross area from ±17,341 square feet to ±18,800 square feet. Thus, per the Township’s Ordinance Section (§25-24.2(b)(2)(o)), a total of 19 parking spaces will be required for the facility. c. The western (i.e., parking lot-facing) façade of the proposed Blue Violet cannabis facility has been revised to reduce the total height of the fencing which screens the enclosed canopy area from 16 feet to 14 feet. This screening will now consist of a 3-foot-tall stucco panel atop an 8- foot chain link fence atop a 3-foot-tall brick wall. It appears that this extension is going to house all HVAC Units. The “walls” of this area are depicted to be 14 feet height, with three different materials. Applicant should provide testimony on the height of these units and why a 14 feet high enclosure is required. Is this covered with a roof? Further, the new staircase which leads up to the second-floor canopy will be lined with a new metal railing. An additional note on the revised elevation drawings states that the existing brick will be patched and/or repointed as necessary, and that the eastern and southern façades will be painted in a light grey color. Additionally, all existing windows shall be removed and infilled. Applicant should discuss the need for concealing the windows. The following is noted: 1. The applicant should provide the location of the proposed ADA ramp to access the building; it appears ADA space is provided along the front and side of the building but no ramp is provided. 2. A door to the northern façade of the building elevation is shown, however it appears there is not enough room to exit from there, applicant should confirm if this door is needed. 3. The applicant should confirm if the generator meets the state sound regulation requirement and complies with the Township’s Noise Ordinance (§4-4). 8.Lighting No revised plan was provided.

needed. 3. The applicant should confirm if the generator meets the state sound regulation requirement and complies with the Township’s Noise Ordinance (§4-4). 8.Lighting No revised plan was provided. Applicant indicates that additional lighting shall be provided however none is shown.