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etriment to the general welfare. The project proposes to demolish an existing condemned building and provides a particularly beneficial use that is similar to its previous commercial use in developing two restaurants for residents and consumers of the community with improve onsite infrastructure, landscaping, circulation and overall aesthetic appearance.

PROPOSED MIXED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DR Project no.: 12210-001 470 EAGLE ROCK AVE (TAX BLOCK 153, LOT 38) Rev. April 03, 2026 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY Page 12 of 12 Granting the variances will likewise not result in a substantial impairment to the intent and purpose of the zone plan or zoning ordinance. The proposed fast-food restaurant-use is a permitted conditional use of the B-2 District. The proposed project is also consistent with the 2019 Master Plan Update in advancing several goals/objectives of the 2019 Master Plan Reexamination, including; • Objective 9. “Promote a Desirable Visual Environment” • Objective 16. “Encourage Economic Development and Redevelopment That Is Compatible with the Suburban Character of the Township • Principle 2. “Properly Locate Public, Commercial/Retail, Industrial, Residential and Service Uses” CONCLUSION The requested variances are justified and meet the positive and negative proof standards and therefore can be granted. The applicant reserves the right to supplement the foregoing reasons with expert testimony at the Planning Board Hearing. Q:\PRJ\12210-001 470EagleRock\PL\Working Files\SPP\2026-04-03 Planning Report and Justification of Variances_470 Eagle Rock Avenue(WO)_Rev5.docx