Planning & Zoning Boards

EAST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD 44 CITY HALL PLAZA, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018 TED R. GREEN, MAYOR Dan Jennings, Katherine Scott-Flanagan, Chairperson Planning Director Thomas Gonano, Vice-Chairperson Janis Nelson Land Use Administrator FAX: (862)930-7804 PHONE: (973) 266-5486 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1ST FLOOR Wednesday, October 7, 2020 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER A. Reading of the Sunshine Law B. Roll Call C. Determination of a Quorum II. CALENDAR OF OLD BUSINESS PB 709-20 (Continued from August 2020 Hearing) APPLICANT: Lukoil North America, Inc. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 556 William Street (Block 60, Lot 2) PRESENTER: Kevin Morse, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Transit Village Area Plan (TRO), the applicant requests minor site plan and bulk variance approval to eliminate the auto repair shop on the premises with a gas station and to expand the convenience store. This use is permitted in the zone. Presentation • The Applicant and his/her witnesses • Other Testimony Regarding an Application (Public Comment for/against proposal) • Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses PB Hearing October 7, 2020 1  III. CALENDAR OF NEW BUSINESS PB– 744-20 APPLICANT: East Orange Housing and Community Development Corp. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 33-43 Eaton Place (50/25,26,27, 27.24, 28, 29, 20) PRESENTER: Juliana Blackburn, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Greenwood Redevelopment Area Plan (GRN), the applicant seeks major subdivision, major site plan approval and bulk variance to subdivide and consolidate lots in order to construct six (6) single family townhouses. Presentation • The Applicant and his/her witnesses • Other Testimony Regarding an Application (Public Comment for/against proposal) • Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses PB645-20 APPLICANT: Washington Associates, LLC/ PROPERTY ADDRESS: 55 Washington Street (673/3) PRESENTER: Reginald Jenkins, Jr., Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks major major preliminary and final site plan approval and bulk variance to convert an existing 6- story office building into a 75-unit dwelling with additional square footage added to the 6th story. This site is located in the Transit Area, High Rise Multifamily Structures & Offices (TRO) zone where the use is permitted. Presentation • The Applicant and his/her witnesses • Other Testimony Regarding an Application (Public Comment for/against proposal) • Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses PB Hearing October 7, 2020 2  PB728-20 APPLICANT: 86 Washington Associates, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 86 Washington Street (801/6) PRESENTER: Jason R. Tuvel, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks major subdivision, major preliminary and final site plan approval and bulk variance to construct a 57-unit multi-family dwelling with surface parking. This site is located in the RO zone where the use is permitted. Presentation • The Applicant and his/her witnesses • Other Testimony Regarding an Application (Public Comment for/against proposal) • Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses PB– 750-20 APPLICANT: CDF Properties, LLC/David Farber PROPERTY ADDRESS: 186 S. Clinton Street (Block 520; Lot 17) PRESENTER: Robert Taylor, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks major, preliminary and final site plan approval and bulk variance to add a third story to an existing commercial building and then convert said building into a 21-unit dwelling. This site is located in the Central Avenue Commercial District (CAC) where the use is permitted. Presentation • The Applicant and his/her witnesses • Other Testimony Regarding an Application (Public Comment for/against proposal) • Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses V. MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS PB– 748-20 APPLICANT: CITY OF EAST ORANGE PROPERTY ADDRESS: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: NON-CONDEMNATION AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT INVESTIGATION- properties identified as Block 31, Lot 1 (26-36 Winthrop Terrace), Block 40, Lot 1 (94-96 Sussex Avenue), and Block 180, Lot 1 (22 South Grove Street), along with all streets and rights of way appurtenant thereto (the “Study Area”) should be designated as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment, in accordance with the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “Redevelopment Law”) which authorizes municipal governing bodies to designate certain areas of the municipality as being in need of redevelopment. PB Hearing October 7, 2020 3  VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE The next regular Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 7:00 pm via virtual meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT PB Hearing October 7, 2020 4