January 15, 2026 , Regular Meeting

hether the spaces allocated will be Electric Vehicle Charging station or be Electric Vehicle Ready. Mr. Petry said it would be happening in phases with a five (5) year perspective. M. Dannemiller said five (5) of the six (6) lights are great but there’s one (1) located nearest the cliff. Can that be modified for quality of life for the residents living in the quarry area? Mr. Petry said yes. M. Dannemiller asked for that to be considered as a condition of approval. eI. Schwarzbaum asked what the height of the curb cut is. Mr. Petry said that the curb height is six (6) inches. e L. Cohen asked for confirmation that the spaces have not been built yet. Mr. Petry said yes. e B.D. Scott asked about the trees being taken down. Mr. Petry said that only nine (9) near the westerly line of property. B.D. Scott asked if a condition could be made to change the curb from six to seven inches. Mr. Petry said that he has no issue to change. e W.M. Barbee asked what the impact on the neighbors of the Diner are. Mr. Petry said it will be no different than before.

M. Sussman asked about the maintenance program. Mr. Petry said that the expectation is to maintain regularly. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS C. Dochney asked for the information about the steep slope to be repeated again. Mr. Petry did as requested. R. MacNeill asked for confirmation that there is no issue with the existing parking space. Mr. Petry said yes. Z. Carballo asked if Geotechnical studies were done. Mr. Petry said yes. PUBLIC QUESTIONS Palwasha Deftani (1043 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked if the light on the cliff is dimmable. Mr. Petry said yes. Ms. Deftani asked what about snow banks taking up parking spaces. Mr. Petry said that they will lose a sparking space but can call to pay to take the snow off of the site. Kevin Malanga (53 Ridge Road) asked what the distance was between the fence and the cliff. Mr. Petry answered 14.6 feet at the closest point. Bri & Sam Wexler (1046 Smith Manor Boulevard) asked if there would be an impact on wildlife. Mr. Petry said no. Bri Wexler asked if there are safety measures in effect with their liquor license. Mr. Petry said that one doesn’t have anything to do with the other. No redirect was offered from Mr. Gaccione for Mr. Katsanos. NO PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Gaccione offered closing remarks summarizing the testimony. CONDITIONS This approval shall be subject to all requirements, conditions, restrictions and limitations set forth in all prior governmental approvals, to the extent that same are not inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth herein. The Applicant shall comply with all Federal, State, County, and Township statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements affecting development in the Township, County, and State, including but not limited to Essex County Planning, and Hudson Essex Soil Conservation District requirements. The Applicant shall be bound by all the evidence, including documents and testimony presented by the Applicant at the Public Hearing. This approval is based upon the plans last revised October 27, 2025, and the Applicant shall revise those plans to comply with the comments in the Board Engineer’s Report (Dated - December 15, 2025), and to provide the additional details requested at the hearing. The Applicant shall provide 4 electric vehicle charging stations. Two (2) charging stations will be installed at the time of construction of these improvements and

l details requested at the hearing. The Applicant shall provide 4 electric vehicle charging stations. Two (2) charging stations will be installed at the time of construction of these improvements and the other two shall be installed individually over 5 years. The Applicant shall revise the lighting plan to show the light at the back, closest to the cliff, to face in to ensure it does not shine over the cliff. The Applicant shall also work with the Board Engineer to dim any lights that may create excessive glare or light spillage to the neighboring properties. The landscaping plan shall be amended to add more landscaping along Eagle Rock 9

Avenue in the flat empty space. The changes shall be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Board’s Engineer. ° The site plan shall be amended to increase the height of the curb, near the rear stormwater inlet, to 8 inches to capture stormwater runoff and to ensure that the water does not run over the top of the curb during storm events. The changes shall be reviewed to the satisfaction of the Board’s Engineer. ° Pursuant to Sections 25-48.10(a) and 25-48.10(c), of the Ordinance, the variance relief granted by the Board and identified herein shall expire within two (2) years and one (1) day from the date of publication of a notice of the granting of such relief in either the official newspaper of the Township of West Orange or a newspaper of general circulation in the Township, unless, before the expiration of said two (2) year and one (1) day period, either (i) a building or construction permit is secured and issued or (ii) the actions authorized hereby have been commenced; and e These Conditions shall be clearly printed on the engineering drawings submitted for filing in the official records of the Board. Motion: Chairperson Neuer Second: B.D. Scott Barbee: Y Schwarzbaum: Y Ben-Zyvi (Alt.): - Scott: Y Cohen: Y Sussman (Alt.): Y Dannemiller (Alt.); Y Weiss: Y Dubovy (Alt.): - Neuer: Y Miller: - 2.) ZB-22-12 / Seton Hall Preparatory School (Extension) Block: 82.01; Lot: 1; Zone: R-1 700 Prospect Avenue Application seeking amended site plan and “d” variance approvals for the expansion of a non-conforming use was approved with conditions at the September 28, 2023, Special Meeting. The Resolution was adopted at the October 19, 2023, Regular Meeting. PRESENTATION e Mr. Marc Liebman Esg. entered the record on behalf of his client, Seton Hall Preparatory, for an extension of the approval for this application. e The Board approved construction of a two-story addition to an existing one (1)-story storage building in the east central portion of the subject property. The expanded building will include a fitness room covering most of the first floor, which will also have two (2) offices, restrooms, a machine room, and a janitor’s closet. The second floor will include a team training area, an office, storage rooms, restrooms, and a janitor’s closet. A terrace is proposed atop a roof on the south side of the building. Two (2) interior stairways and an elevator

clude a team training area, an office, storage rooms, restrooms, and a janitor’s closet. A terrace is proposed atop a roof on the south side of the building. Two (2) interior stairways and an elevator are proposed to provide access to the second floor and the roof terrace. An existing field house at the southern end of the property is proposed to be converted into storage use to replace the existing storage space in the 10

building which is being expanded. e Mr. Liebman said that the request for this Applicant was seeking a one (1)-year extension of approval through October 19, 2026. He explained that Applicant is still working to obtain outside agency approval and to complete other resolution compliance items. The Applicant, therefore, requests additional time to complete those and begin construction. NO BOARD QUESTIONS NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC COMMENT CONDITIONS: e The Applicant shall post sufficient funds with the Township to satisfy any deficiency in the Applicant's escrow account; e The aforementioned approval shall be subject to all requirements, conditions, restrictions and limitations set forth in all prior governmental approvals, to the extent the same are not inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth herein; e The Applicant shall comply with all Federal, State, County and Township statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations and requirements affecting development in the Township, County, and State; and e The Applicadnt shall be bound by all the evidence, including documents and testimony presented by the Applicant at the Public Hearing. Motion: Chairperson Neuer Second: M. Dannemiller Barbee: Y Schwarzbaum: Y Ben-Zvi (Alt.): : Scott: Y Cohen: Y Sussman (Alt.): Y Dannemiller (Alt.): - Weiss: Y Dubovy (Alt.): : Neuer: Y Miller: - Chairperson Neuer adjourned the meeting at 11:11 PM Uy, Jy Adopted: 2he/ay, Lyra ahr We Diana L. Cifndler, Secretary 14,