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Supporting Documentation · May 28, 2026

Prior Resolutions of Approval submission

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has determined that the proposed use of the Subject Property is inherently beneficial, even assuming, arguendo, that it is not inherently beneficial, nonetheless, Seton Hall has demonstrated the positive criteria because it has established special reasons for the granting of the variances, as set forth herein. Likewise, Seton Hall has demonstrated the negative criteria because variances can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and it will not substantially impair the intent and purpose of the Township’s Zoning Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Seton Hall’s revisions to its plan during the course of its Application have been done in large part to address the issues raised by the objectors especially in the area of storm water management and runoff, preservation of trees and certain safety issues. Accordingly, the Board will approve of the Application subject to a number of conditions that deal extensively with storm water maintenance issues, the bio- retention basins, insuring that the construction phase of the project is properly supervised and managed to prevent anything illegal, inappropriate or not approved by the Board happens and, to properly oversee the removal of the trees and the replanting of new trees, and to deal with some of the ongoing issues with regard to the use of the athletic fields in the future, such as the requirements with regard to use of police and parking attendants at home football games, the prohibitions of any lights on fields, the prohibition of a marching band, certain limitations on the use of the Subject Property, the requirement that Seton Hall enter into a maintenance agreement with the -45-

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