482026 PB25 11 525 Northfield Ave Planning Board Review 2

Memorandum Page 9 of 19 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com a. Dark gray and tan Hardie board panels are proposed as the predominant building façade material. Dark gray brick is proposed for the ground level. b. A faux green wall is proposed on the façade along Sheridan Avenue. Details on the quality of this “green wall” should be provided. c. Vertical grills are proposed on the façade on Sheridan Avenue along the parking garage area. Applicant should provide details on the proposed material and design. d. Vents are proposed on the exterior of the building as part of the HVAC system. Applicant to confirm that façade vents are not PTAC units and will be the same color as the proposed façade. 4. Zoning Review: (a) Proposed Use: The subject site is located in the B-2 General Business District, wherein mixed use is a permitted conditional use per §25-24.2 b 2 m. The following conditions must be met: i. Permitted uses on ground floor of mixed-use development include the following permitted uses in B-2 Districts: retail store, personal service store or studio, office, business or vocational school. Restaurant, bar, massage, bodywork or somatic therapy establishments, and fitness center/health club. a. Per the proposed plan, the first floor of the building shall consist of leasing office, Zen Garden, residential lobby, amenity/co-working space, commercial space, building storage and parking. b. Planning Comments: i. Applicants should confirm the proposed use for the 1,250 square feet commercial space identified on the floor plan will include one of the permitted uses. Impact on design as well as parking should be discussed. If proposed to be a restaurant and or café, we recommend the exhaust vent be included in the design. It should be noted depending on type of use, the parking calculation may change. ii. The floor plans show a direct outdoor entrance to the ground floor co-working space. Applicant should clarify if this space is for residents only or if they will also include access for the public, and whether the future intended use of this space will change from residential to commercial.