PB 26 04 Orange Prospect LLC Draft Resolution

WHEREAS, at the June 24, 2026 public hearing of the Application, the Board also considered the testimony of its professionals including: (i) Malvika Apte, P.P., AICP of Heyer Gruel & Associates (Board Planning Consultant) and the associated Board Planner reports dated May 15, 2026 (Completeness Review #1), May 29, 2026 (Completeness Review#2), June 5, 2026 (Planning Review #1), June 9, 2026 (SPRAB Meeting Summary), June 17, 2026 (Addendum to Planning Review #1); and (ii) Ryan MacNeil, P.E. of Artheon (Board Engineering Consultant) and the associated Board Engineer’s report dated June 4, 2026; and NOW THEREFORE, the Board makes the following findings of fact, based upon the evidence presented at the June 24, 2024 public hearing of the Application, at which a record was made: 1. The Property, identified as Block 151, Lot 17.01 in the Township tax records, is located at 111 Prospect Avenue, being a L-shaped corner lot fronting Woodland Avenue and Prospect Avenue. 2. The Property, which is located in the Township’s B-2 (General Business) Zone is developed with several structures and site improvements, which are remnants of the Property’s prior, and to be continued, permitted use as a catering / banquet hall and restaurant facility formerly known as The Manor. 3. The Applicant most recently was granted preliminary and final major site plan approval with “c” variance relief and waivers pursuant to Planning Board Resolution PB-25-02, memorialized June 4, 2025 (the “Prior Approval”). The Prior Approval permitted reconstruction of the driveway, walking path and valet parking area; renovations to the main building; construction of a porte-cochere; creation of a Community Garden;