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3 ○ 76 market-rate units (80%) ○ 19 affordable units (20%), satisfying inclusionary housing requirements. - Unit mix: ○ 68 one-bedroom units ○ 22 two-bedroom units ○ 5 three-bedroom units - Affordable housing breakdown: ○ One-bedroom: ■ 3 affordable ■ 65 market-rate ■ Affordable share = 15.7%, below the maximum allowed 20%. ○ Two-bedroom: ■ 11 affordable ■ Affordable share = 57.8%, exceeding the required minimum of 30%. ○ Three-bedroom: ■ All 5 are affordable ■ Represents 26.3%, exceeding the required minimum of 20%. - Mr. Jarmel states the project complies with both affordable housing requirements and required distribution of unit types under UHAC (Uniform Housing Affordability Controls). - Proposed apartment sizes meet or exceed both West Orange ordinance and UHAC requirements. ○ One-bedroom units: ■ Ordinance minimum: 800 sq ft ■ Proposed: 800–850 sq ft ○ Two-bedroom units: ■ Ordinance minimum: 1,000 sq ft ■ Proposed: 1,000–1,225 sq ft ○ Three-bedroom units: ■ Proposed size: 1,350 sq ft ■ Exceeds both: - West Orange requirement (1,200 sq ft) - UHAC minimum (1,150 sq ft) - Ms. Moore clarifies that some affordable housing numbers differ from the planner's report. - The testimony reflects the correct numbers shown on the submitted architectural plans. - Mr. Jarmel presented drawing SD101, which depicts the ground floor of the building - Northfield Avenue borders the front of the site - County improvements require: ○ Removal of an existing deceleration lane ○ Widened sidewalks - Although earlier discussion suggested the building was close to the property line: ○ The widened sidewalk creates an effective setback of approximately 18–20 feet. - The first floor includes: ○ Residential vestibule and lobby facing Northfield Avenue ○ Zen garden ○ Building utility rooms ○ Co-working amenity space ○ Approximately 1,200 square feet of retail/commercial space fronting Northfield Avenue