PB 25 12 Application

PROFESSIONAL PLANNER’S REPORT 262 Main Street Realty, LLC & 270 Main Street Realty, LLC 262-270 Main Street / Block 114, Lots 50 & 55 Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey parking areas. The proposed temporary loading area is scheduled to be used between 7 AM and 11 AM during weekdays, which will not impact afternoon or evening peak hour shopping activities. As such, the provided off-street and temporary on-street loading areas will sufficiently serve the loading needs of the Applicant. The reduced provision of off-street loading areas will also enable the provision of a greater number of off-street parking spaces. The proposed development and requested variances will also further the following purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law: a. To encourage municipal action to guide the appropriate use or development of all lands in this State, in a manner which will promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. • Commercial development is appropriately proposed in Metropolitan Planning Area 1 of the State Plan Policy Map. The requested variances in sum will enable the provision of a reasonably sized modern supermarket with off-street parking areas for customers which will provide a use not found within the surrounding neighborhood, providing access to fresh and diverse produce offerings. b. To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural and man-made disasters; • While the applicant is requesting a bulk “c” variance for excess impervious coverage, the proposed plan represents a decrease from existing conditions and will allow for new, modern stormwater management facilities and green infrastructure to reduce runoff and address growing flooding concerns at large. g. To provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of agricultural, residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements in order to meet the needs of all New Jersey citizens. • The requested variances for lot

nd open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements in order to meet the needs of all New Jersey citizens. • The requested variances for lot coverage and off-street parking and loading will enable the development of a reasonably sized supermarket which will fill a commercial gap in the surrounding neighborhood where there are currently no adequately sized supermarkets. Its location along Main Street will represent an appropriate addition to the retail environment. The excess lot coverage represents a decrease over existing conditions and will support the provision of adequate off-street commercial parking and loading areas for the Applicant. 6