PB 24 01 West Essex Highlands Inc Draft Resolution

a review and comparison to the report prepared by Objector’s expert, Geoffrey Goll, P.E. of Princeton Hydro, Report of Samuel N. Kleinberg, P.E. of CME dated October 28, 2025, testimony of Samuel N. Kleinberg, P.E. regarding slope stability and geotechnical engineering for the site and report of Michael Dziubeck, P.E. of CME dated December 8, 2025 regarding Sanitary Sewer Review #1; NOW THEREFORE, the Board makes the following findings of fact, based upon the evidence presented at its public hearing, at which a record was made: 1. The Applicant requested approval for Preliminary and Final Major site plan approval with one c variance and two RSIS exceptions to develop a four hundred and ninety-six (496) unit residential development, of which one hundred (100) units to be designated affordable units. 2. The proposed development included residential amenities including a clubhouse with a swimming pool, a pet kennel and dog park, walking trails and roof amenities on Building D. 3. The proposed development was the result of a Settlement of Litigation Agreement dated April 2020 between West Essex Highlands, Inc.(the Applicant), West Essex Highlands Condominium Association and the Township of West Orange. The Settlement Agreement was approved pursuant to court order in connection with litigation involving the Township and its obligation to provide affordable housing within the Township. 4. On August 11, 2020, the Township introduced the IH-1 Zoning District for the site in question with said ordinance being adopted on October 20, 2020.