December 18, 2025, Regular Meeting

masts, which measure to the adjacent finished grade and some ancillary utility equipment, bus supports, and lightning finials that are over 35 feet, PSE&G is seeking Bulk Variances for the front and side-yard setback, lot coverage, and the fence height requirements, with a fence height limit of 6 feet. Ms. Porter explained that PSE&G is proposing a fence height of 8 feet, with the pillars being slightly higher. Chairperson Neuer wanted it noted for the record that Ms. Porter’s mentioned of grandfathering this application with respect to the green requirements for Stormwater Management, which was confirmed by Mr. John Hess (Consulting Engineer). He also wanted it stated for the record that any replacement trees there be a stipulation that they would be native trees. Ms. Porter said that she/her client agrees to all of Chairperson Neuer’s statements. Mr. Michael Blake, Civil Engineer, entered the record, was sworn under oath, and was granted a continuation to be recognized in the field of Engineering. Mr. Blake then displayed the Proposed Site Plan, Tree Removal Plan, and explained the changes made to the project in question, utilizing plans provided. (Drawing Designation — Conceptual Grading and Drainage Plan = 792790 — Dated December 8, 2025). With the redesign PSE&G will be able to relocate the stormwater management system by putting two (2) underground basins. The plan is to collect the stormwater from the station expansion in a shallow drainage ditch that runs along the east side of the drive path, eventually putting it into an underground pipe system that routes it to the basin. From there the stormwater will either infiltrate into the ground, or as the larger storms come through those will be routed through a pipe network and back into the existing stormwater network on Mount Pleasant Avenue. There will also be a trench drain that is on the outside of the drainage swale essentially to catch all the stormwater that is coming from the hillside. Tree Removal Plan: tree preservation has increased, The three (3) trees that she spoke specifically about were trees 4084, 4135, and 4328. In addition, to them, an additional 44 trees that were saved. e Mr. Blake, spoke about the shift in terms of the manhole, to which tree 4135 used to have an electrical manhole located shifted farther north into a pocket area. The circle on the plans represents an approximate

spoke about the shift in terms of the manhole, to which tree 4135 used to have an electrical manhole located shifted farther north into a pocket area. The circle on the plans represents an approximate location of where it is. ¢ Tree 4084 is in the general area where the underground detention basin will be placed. The road was ‘also adjusted. Previously, the road was mirroring the configuration where it curved up and back into the existing station. The plan is to remove the existing driveway and return it to grass. Mr. Blake testified that there currently is no plan to replace the sidewalk. The only plan would be if there were an electrical duct bank or another utility crossing the sidewalk. If the need to saw through it, the walk would replace it in kind. But in general, the existing sidewalk, the majority of it should Stay as is. BOARD QUESTIONS ¢ L. Cohen asked a question about the fence, brick, and the metal part. Stating that the Historic Preservation Department wanted to preserve it, and if there was any preservation of the existing bricks and metalwork, and could the addition of eight (8) feet be on top of the historic bricks and metal? Ms. Porter answered that in connection with the poor condition of the fence, PSE&G is replacing the existing fence. The age and preservation of the fence were main factors to the condition as