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6 circulation ○ There is also added loading space and EV charging spaces ○ There will be new landscaping and sidewalks, paving, and striping will be improved. ○ It is an advancement of Zoning Purposes as it supports the purposes of Municipal Land Use Law: ■ Purpose A – public health, safety, welfare ■ Purpose G – adequate space distribution ■ Purpose I – desirable visual environment ■ Purpose J – conservation, prevent sprawl ■ Purpose M – efficient land use - Negative Criteria: ○ 1. No Harm to Public Good ■ Variances: Mostly existing conditions, and the remaining are minor ■ Impacts mitigated by: - Fencing - Landscaping - Screening - Lighting controls - Noise mitigation ○ 2. No Impairment of Zoning Plan ■ Proposal is consistent with zoning intent and supports township planning goals - Consistent with the 2019 Master Plan re-examination - Supports: ○ Balanced growth ○ Economic development ○ Reinforcement of commercial areas ○ Aligns with smart growth principles: ■ Infill development ■ Redevelopment of underutilized sites ■ Maintaining suburban character ■ Appropriate land use placement - Planner’s final conclusion is that the benefits clearly outweigh the detriments - Any detriments are not substantial NO BOARD QUESTIONS PROFESSIONAL COMMENTS - Ms. Apte emphasized that the project is rehabilitating and repurposing the site. Additionally, the variances are largely due to existing conditions ○ Mr. Auciello agrees that the variances are the result of working within existing site constraints. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC COMMENTS