January 22, 2026, Special Meeting

matter whether its in a commercial zone or a residential zone, but that those two (2) lots are within commercial zones. Mr. Antunkaya asked about the Rosney Terrace side. Mr. Bersch said that properties on the opposite side of Rosney Terrace are in the Residential Zone. REDIRECT Ms. Kinback asked about the drive up stacking lanes in the back/parking and driving aisle. Mr. Bersch said that it is a two-way circulation along the rear, only separated by the striping. PRESENTATION e Mr. Patrick Downey, Traffic Engineer entered the record and his credentials were accepted as an expert in the field of Traffic Engineering. He provided a brief overview on previous testimony including updates including counts from the West Orange Plaza Planning Board application (PB-21-01). BOARD QUESTIONS T. Dubovy asked for confirmation that making a left turn on Eagle Rock Avenue not being problematic. Mr. Downey did as requested. T. Ben-Zvi asked for confirmation that there would be no problem crossing the double yellow line. Mr. Downey said there should be no problem. I. Schwarzbaum asked how many cars can be in the que for the drive thru. Mr. Downey said depending on car size, approximately four or five (4/5). Chairperson asked Mr. Downey if he visited the site. Mr. Downey said not personally, but had traffic counters perform the counts at that location. PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS No questions from M. Elgart R. MacNeill asked for clarification regarding the county and whether or not the applicant has submitted for county review yet. Mr. Downey said he was aware of a pre-application meeting, but unsure if application has been made with the county yet. PUBLIC QUESTIONS Joseph Boutsikaris (22 Blackburne Terrace) asked for confirmation of there being no issue making a left turn from Eagle Rock Avenue. Mr. Downey did as requested. Kevin Malanga (53 Ridge Road) asked while referencing EXHIBIT A5 — Colorized Site Rendering (Dated January 22, 2026), after picking up their meal which direction must a vehicle turn when leaving the premises. Mr. Downey said either left or right. There is no preference. Emrah Altunkaya (15 Fundus Road) asked what speed is safe to enter those parking lots. Mr. Downey said that given the variety of factors he would have to look into it and get back to him as he cannot offer a specific number. Dante Spagnuolo (20 Blackburne Terrace) asked about

king lots. Mr. Downey said that given the variety of factors he would have to look into it and get back to him as he cannot offer a specific number. Dante Spagnuolo (20 Blackburne Terrace) asked about confirmation of the peak business hours and making a left hand turn and the que in the drive thru. Mr. Downey said that there should be no issue for eight (8) cars to be in the que, just not on a regular basis. Hussein Ismail (6 Rosney Terrace) asked for confirmation on the traffic signal. Chairperson Neuer answered stating that any improvements to that intersection and the timing of the signals is subject to the jurisdiction of Essex County as Eagle Rock Avenue is a county road. Chairperson stated that if this application is approved is conditioned upon resolving the timing of the signals with the county.