PB 24 01 West Essex Highlands Inc Draft Resolution

the Ordinance and the construction of Building D would not extend into the slope or present any probable safety concerns. 83. The Township Fire Chief reviewed the plans and issued findings in a memorandum dated August 1, 2024, in which he opined that there would be no significant obstacles, both as to access to the complex and all buildings for any firefighting needs that may arise. 84. The Application requires the following variance relief from the Board: SECTION/REQUIREMENT PERMITTED/REQUIRED PROPOSED 25.19.e.10- Maximum exposure of perimeter walls for basements, cellars, or building foundations 50% 54.8% as to Building D 69.1% as to Building C 67.4% as to Building B 76.5% as to Building A 85. John McDonough, P.P. a licensed professional planner, testified on behalf of the Applicant that the Application is an inclusionary housing development that was designed in accordance with a Fair Share Housing Plan and Settlement so that 100 affordable housing units could be built while preserving over 90 acres of wooded and undeveloped land. 86. The project is located in the IH1 zone which was created for the purpose of providing housing for all income levels and is in keeping with the goals of the Township Master Plan, Fair Share Housing Element which references this development and this location. 87. The proposed Application is directed at satisfying the third-round obligations of the Township’s affordable housing needs and is consistent with the goals of the Master Plan.