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, November 4, 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 PB645-20 APPLICANT: 55 Washington EO LLC (Requested adjournment to continue December 2, 2020) PROPERTY ADDRESS: 55 Washington Street (673/3) PRESENTER: Reginald Jenkins, Jr., Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks 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 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 November 4, 2020 1  PB728-20 APPLICANT: 86 Washington Associates, LLC (Adjourned at October 2020 Hearing) 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 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 (Adjourned at October 2020 Hearing) 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 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 III. CALENDAR OF NEW BUSINESS PB 752-20 APPLICANT: Polaris American Real Estate, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 87 N. 18th Street (Block 61, Lot 6) PRESENTER: Jodi Luciano, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Greenwood Redevelopment Area Plan, the applicant seeks minor subdivision and bulk variance approval to create two (2) lots and to build two, (2) two-family homes on each lot. This is a permitted use 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 November 4, 2020 2  PB718-19 APPLICANT: 14 Summit Street Urban Renewal Entity, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14 Summit Street (Block 361, Lot 16, 22) PRESENTER: Adam J. Faiella, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the NWD zone where the use is permitted, the applicant requests major preliminary and final site plan approval to construct a 5-story, 78 unit multi-family dwelling with surface parking. 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 PB653-20 APPLICANT: CITY OF EAST ORANGE PROPERTY ADDRESS: Transit Village Redevelopment Plan (TVD) PRESENTER: John McDonough, PP PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION REFERERING TO THE PLANNING BOARD, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSIT VILLAGE DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CORRECT ERRORS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IDENTIFIED SINCE ITS ORIGINAL ADOPTION IN DECEMBER 2015. 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 709-20 APPLICANT: Lukoil North America, Inc. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 556 William Street (Block 60, Lot 2) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 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 project is located in the TRO zone where the use is permitted. Commissioners eligible to vote: Green, Gomez, Gonano, Barner, Kivuitu, Onyeani, Scipio, Scott-Flanagan, St. Clair. PB Hearing November 4, 2020 3  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) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Greenwood Redevelopment Area Plan (GRN), where this use is permitted, 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. Commissioners eligible to vote: Green, Gomez, Gonano, Barner, Kivuitu, Onyeani, Scipio, Scott-Flanagan, St. Clair. VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE The next regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 7:00 pm via virtual meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT PB Hearing November 4, 2020 4