03 Reasons for Relief 3234966 Rev 12 10 2025

3 3234966.2 100724-109634 of loading spaces by adding one, thereby providing an adequate number of loading spaces and bringing the site closer to conformity with loading space requirements. Since these deviations all improve existing conditions, granting the requested variances will not have a substantial detriment on the public good, and will not substantially impair the zone plan or zoning ordinance. The proposed transformer is located within an existing service area, and is effectively blocked from view on three sides by the Main Building, a mechanical unit enclosure and one of the proposed new trash enclosures. Thus, the purposes of the Land Development Ordinance are satisfied even though a landscape screen is not provided. The proposed 8-foot screen wall height is required to adequately screen the proposed loading space behind the Main Building so as to provide enhanced visual screening for the adjacent residential neighborhood, which directly abuts the rear property line. This requested screen wall height deviation of 2 feet is modest and does not substantially impair the intent of the Township’s Land Development Ordinance. Rather, it supports its goals by promoting a more harmonious transition between zoning districts. The proposed foot-candle levels of 0.5 to 2.0 within certain limited areas of the site’s parking areas are necessary because any additional light poles necessary to reach the minimum 2.0 foot-candles would result in light spillage over the property line, likely triggering a need for a different variance, from § 25-14.1.d. for exceeding the maximum permitted illumination of 0.5 foot-candles at property lines. In some areas, adding light poles likely would result in light poles being placed within regulated areas or potentially would require the removal of certain parking spaces, triggering a variance with respect to number of parking spaces. The lighting levels are adequate for safety, technical compliance would constitute a hardship, and the benefits of the proposed light levels outweigh any minimal detriment. The proposed canopy projection is a function of the proposed “Trader Joe’s” sign to be located on the canopy, which itself currently exceeds the maximum permitted projection of 6’-0”, by 2’-0”. The additional 7” projection resulting from the proposed sign is minimal. Moreover, it would cause substantial hardship if Trader Joe’s

tly exceeds the maximum permitted projection of 6’-0”, by 2’-0”. The additional 7” projection resulting from the proposed sign is minimal. Moreover, it would cause substantial hardship if Trader Joe’s were required to remove the existing canopy and replace it with a conforming one. Finally, the prior tenant, Metropolitan Plant Exchange, had its own canopy signage in this area but the projection is unknown. The proposed “Trader Joe’s” sign likely is similar in projection, and is substantially shorter than the “Metropolitan Plant Exchange” sign, thereby reducing the length of the deviation. The proposed sign height of 1’-6” is to permit a sign of an appropriate height to be both aesthetically attractive and visible from the street. Given that the canopy is permanent (as opposed to retractable), larger lettering of a more permanent nature is necessary and appropriate for the configuration of the canopy.