Planning & Zoning Boards

EAST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD 44 CITY HALL PLAZA, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018 TED R. GREEN, MAYOR Dan Jennings, , Chairperson Planning Director Thomas Gonano, Vice- Chairperson Janis Nelson Land Use Administrator FAX: (862) 930-7804 PHONE: (973) 266-5140 REGULAR MEETING VIA ZOOM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Reading of the Sunshine Law B. Roll Call C. Determination of a Quorum II. CALENDAR OF OLD BUSINESS 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 PB Hearing January 6, 2021 1  III. CALENDAR OF NEW BUSINESS PB 746-20 APPLICANT: Paradigm Evergreen, LLC/Jeff Meshel PROPERTY ADDRESS: 33&41-55 Evergreen Place (Block 691, Lots ,8,9,11,12.01,21) PRESENTER: Jong Nee, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant seeks major preliminary and final site plan and bulk variance to amend site plan and to reconfigure parking for existing office building on same lot. This site is located in the Evergreen Square Halsted District where the 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 740-20 APPLICANT: Poplar Street, LLC/ Antonio Parrales PROPERTY ADDRESS: 116 Hollywood Avenue (Block 21, Lots 26) PRESENTER: Wale Ibrahim, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant seeks minor site plan and bulk variance to construct a 3-family dwelling with ground floor parking. This site is located in the Sussex Avenue Redevelopment (ARC-1) area where the 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 1V. MEMORIALIZATION OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2020 Commissioners eligible to vote: Gomez, Barner, Gonano, Kivuitu, Onyeani, Scipio, St. Clair. V. MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS 1. PB645-20 APPLICANT: 55 Washington EO LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 55 Washington Street (673/3) 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 PB Hearing January 6, 2021 2  the 6th story. This site is in the Transit Area, High Rise Multifamily Structures & Offices (TRO) zone where the use is permitted. Commissioners eligible to vote: Gomez, Barner, Gonano, Kivuitu, Onyeani, Scipio, St. Clair. 2. PB 752-20 APPLICANT: Polaris American Real Estate, LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 87 N. 18th Street (Block 61, Lot 6) 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. Commissioners eligible to vote: Gomez, Barner, Gonano, Kivuitu, Onyeani, Scipio, St. Clair. VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS VII. OTHER BUSINESS VIII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE The next regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm via virtual meeting. VIII. ADJOURNMENT PB Hearing January 6, 2021 3