Town CrierWest Orange, New Jersey
← Back to search

Supporting Documentation · Jul 1, 2026

06262026_PB 25 12 262 and 270 Main Street Planning Review 2

Preserved file SHA-2561f48c11c988e6e790a741ddaf3577b5ba8820f80e23d9a6de119f154fe7fe0da

Indexed text · page 10

Show all pages
Page 10

Memorandum Page 10 of 18 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com i. During the hearing on June 3, 2026, the applicant agreed to provide these items, though they were not submitted with the revised plans. Given the small size of these gardens and the potential for inundation of water with high levels of salinity and pollutants from street runoff, we recommend that the applicant provide testimony regarding the long-term viability of these gardens. iii. Buffer Strips in Non-Residential Districts (§25-11.3): a. The rear property line represents the boundary between a nonresidential district and a residential district; therefore, a buffer strip is required. b. For lots smaller than 40,000 SF, the required buffer width shall be 10% of lot width or depth, but not less than 20 feet. The lot width is 162.47 ft, requiring a minimum 20-foot buffer. c. No buffer strip is proposed, and a variance is required (V). iv. The entire perimeter of all parking areas and the edges of all the entrance and exit drives will be enclosed with a concrete or granite block curb at least six inches above the paving surface. v. Walls and Fences: a. The revised plans show an 8ft high metal gate is proposed at the entrance to the rear loading space. Applicant to provide testimony regarding the intention of the gate. Walls and Fences (§25-8.4) Ordinance Requirements Existing Proposed Walls & Fences (§25-8.4a) Walls and fences which are not more than 50% solid are permitted anywhere on the property provided they are not higher than four feet - 100% solid 6ft high vinyl fence on property line of rear yard (V) Walls & Fences (§25-8.4c) In all nonresidential districts, fences or walls not exceeding six feet in height shall be permitted in the side and rear yards provided the fence or wall is not closer than five feet at any point to a principal building in a residential district. - Proposed 6ft tall vinyl fence on property line of rear yard <5’ to the building (V) Roof Equipment Screening (§25-11.8) Roof equipment including but not limited to elevator towers, air conditioning units, satellite dishes, and similar equipment shall be screened with either a solid or decorative shield. Such equipment should be located in the center of the roof when possible. No roof equipment shall exceed 15 feet in height - HVAC in center of roof

Page 10

e screened with either a solid or decorative shield. Such equipment should be located in the center of the roof when possible. No roof equipment shall exceed 15 feet in height - HVAC in center of roof and screened by 8ft high metal fence. Solar arrays in center of roof area and screened by 42” railing.

File revisions (1)