PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA PB 22526 SPECIAL MTG AGENDA.PDF Hearing Documents 2-25-26 EAST ORANGE SCATTERED SITES PLAN PRESENTATION 2-25-26.PDF 1. Documents: 2. Documents:� PB Special Meeting February 25, 2026 1 44 CITY HALL PLAZA, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018 SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2026 @ 7PM VIA ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89815992564?pwd=UPFOhM5UEZZdEFbU6v8WCErNN3VoKw.1 Passcode: 407458 CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN VIRTUALLY: Join our meeting by phone: Dial-In (Audio Only): (305) 224-1968 or (309) 205-3325 Webinar ID: 898 1599 2564 Passcode: 407458 The Chairman Reserves The Right To Revise The Order Of The Agenda As Needed I. CALL TO ORDER A. Reading of the Sunshine Law B. Roll Call C. Determination of a Quorum II. CALENDAR OF BUSINESS PBA-11-25-0037 APPLICANT: CITY OF EAST ORANGE, SCATTERED SITES AMENDMENT PROPERTY ADDRESS: Scattered Sites outlined below in Project Description PRESENTER: John Barree, AICP, PP PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendments to the Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan that will include the properties previously recommended by the Planning Board on November 13, 2025 and designated by the City Council on December 15, 2025. Those EAST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD TED R. GREEN, MAYOR Mutinda Kivuitu, Chairperson Alycia Cohen, Planning Director FAX: (862) 930-7804 PHONE: (973) 266-5140 Thomas Gonano, Vice-Chairperson Janis Nelson Land Use Administrator� PB Special Meeting February 25, 2026 2 properties include Block 174, Lot 24 (102 North Maple Avenue); Block 174, Lot 18.01,122 North Maple Avenue); Block 462, Lot 34 (543 South Clinton Street); Block 492, Lot 29 (217 Amherst Street); Block 492, Lot 27 (223 Amherst Street); Block 882, Lot 27 (340 Dodd Street; Block 901, Lot 1 (171-173 North Park Street); Block 820, Lot 9 (50 East Park Street); and Block 820, Lot 10 (46 East Park Street). 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 VII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE The next Planning Board regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. VIII. ADJOURNMENT� City of East Orange Scattered Sites Redevelopment Plan Amendment February 25, 2026� Redevelopment Law Introduction Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (LRHL) N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 Phase I: Redevelopment Study City Council authorizes Planning Board to conduct investigation “Area in Need of Redevelopment” study prepared Planning Board holds public hearing Planning Board makes We are here! recommendation to City Council City Council takes formal action to designate Redevelopment Area Phase II: Redevelopment Plan Governing Body Directs Planning Board to Prepare a Redevelopment Plan Redevelopment Plan is Drafted and sent to the Planning Board Planning Board reviews Plan for consistency Governing Body adopts Plan by Ordinance� • City Council Resolution I-434 adopted on December 15, 2025 designated sites 12-19 as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment. 12. 102 North Maple Avenue (Block 174, Lot 24) 13. 122 North Maple Avenue (Block 174, Lot 18.01) 14. 543 South Clinton Street (Block 462, Lot 34) 15. 217 Amherst Street (Block 492, Lot 29) 16. 223 Amherst Street (Block 492, Lot 27) 17. 340 Dodd Street (Block 882, Lot 27) 18. 171-173 North Park Street (Block 901, Lot 1) 19. 46 and 50 East Park Street (Block 820, Lots 9 and 10)� Sites 12 & 13 (102 & 122 North Maple Ave) Existing Zoning - R-2 Proposed Redevelopment Plan Standards Uses • Single-Family • Two-Family • Municipal uses Bulk Standards • Existing Lot Dimensions • Front Yard – Per section 51-87 based on neighborhood pattern • Rear Yard – 25% of lot depth • Side Yard – 3 feet • Height – 3 stories / 35 feet • Building Coverage – 50% Other Standards • Parking 1 space / unit� Site 14 (543 South Clinton Street) Existing Zoning - R-2 Proposed Redevelopment Plan Standards Uses • Single-Family • Two-Family • Municipal uses Bulk Standards • Existing Lot Dimensions • Front Yard – Per section 51-87 based on neighborhood pattern • Rear Yard – 25% of lot depth • Side Yard – 3 feet • Height – 3 stories / 35 feet • Building Coverage – 50% Other Standards • Parking 1 space / unit� Sites 15 & 16 (217 & 223 Amherst Street) Existing Zoning - R-2 Proposed Redevelopment Plan Standards Uses • Single-Family • Two-Family • Municipal uses Bulk Standards • Existing Lot Dimensions • Front Yard – Per section 51-87 based on neighborhood pattern • Rear Yard – 25% of lot depth • Side Yard – 3 feet • Height – 3 stories / 35 feet • Building Coverage – 50% Other Standards • Parking 1 space / unit� Site 17 (340 Dodd Street) Existing Zoning - R-2 Proposed Redevelopment Plan Standards Uses • Single-Family • Two-Family • Municipal uses Bulk Standards • Existing Lot Dimensions • Front Yard – Per section 51-87 based on neighborhood pattern • Rear Yard – 25% of lot depth • Side Yard – 3 feet • Height – 3 stories / 35 feet • Building Coverage – 50% Other Standards • Parking 1 space / unit� Site 18 (171-173 North Park Street) Existing Zoning - R-2 Proposed Redevelopment Plan Standards Uses • Single-Family • Two-Family • Municipal uses Bulk Standards • Existing Lot Dimensions • Front Yard – Per section 51-87 based on neighborhood pattern • Rear Yard – 25% of lot depth • Side Yard – 3 feet • Height – 3 stories / 35 feet • Building Coverage – 50% Other Standards • Parking 1 space / unit� Site 19 (46-50 East Park Street) Existing Zoning - R-2 Proposed Redevelopment Plan Standards Uses • Multi-family dwellings • Public parks Bulk Standards • Lot Area – 60,000 SF • Lot Frontage on East Park St. – 200 feet • Lot Depth from East Park St. – 200 feet • Setbacks • From East Park St – 20 feet • From Lot 11 (east) – 8 feet • From Lot 8 (west) – 8 feet • From Lots 41.02, 41.04, and 41.05 (north ) – 15 feet • From Lot 41.03 (north) – 9 feet • From Lots 47.01 and 47.02 – 10 feet (with a small exception due to the angle)� Site 19 (46-50 East Park Street) Existing Zoning - R-2 Proposed Redevelopment Plan Standards Bulk Standards • Building Height – 3 stories / 38 feet • Building Coverage – 45% • Lot Coverage – 80% • Density – Maximum 58 dwelling units (+/- 39 units per acre) Design Standards • Fencing and buffers required along property lines • Building designs shall take cues form nearby residential properties – double hung windows, bays and boxes, brick veneer and fiber cement siding, sloped roofs to conceal rooftop equipment, decorative cornices and brackets. Parking • 0.5 spaces / bedroom; minimum 1 per unit • Street parking may be considered with a parking analysis demonstrating availability.� Master Plan Consistency 2018 Master Plan • Scattered sites redevelopment plan as originally adopted and amended was determined by the Board to be consistent with the Master Plan. • Continued investment in the City, including the redevelopment of vacant and underutilized parcels has spurred growth, economic activity, and quality of life improvements. • The Plan is consistent with the City Master Plan and its core goal of revitalizing the City through the redevelopment of vacant and underutilized sites. • The Master Plan recommended “conduct[ing] a scattered-site redevelopment study and plan focused on areas with high concentrations of vacant and abandoned properties.” • The Plan has been effective since its initial adoption and amendments in furthering the Master Plan goals and objectives. The current amendment carries on that work.�