ZB 22 08 Flores Application Submission Package

The Law Office of Edward S. Levy 175 Fairfield Avenue Suite 4B Edward S. Levy, Esq West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Frank Guagliardi, Esq Attorney I.D. # 010461979 Phone (973) 226-8200 Attorney I.D. # 269532018 Federal I.D. # 84-2534433 Fax (973) 226-2660 E-mail info@pearllevy.net E-mail: Frank.Guagliardi@gmail.com www.edwardlevylaw.net August 15, 2022 VIA HAND DELIVERY Jamilet Baquerizo Vite, Secretary West Orange Planning Board 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 RE: Application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval 156 Main Street, West Orange, NJ (Block 89, Lot 21) Dear Jamilet, This firm represents Jose Flores in connection with the above-referenced application. Enclosed for filing, please find the following: 1, One (1) completed and original West Orange Site Plan Application. 2. Four (4) copies of the completed West Orange Site Plan Application. 3. Application Fee: $575.00 check made payable to the Township of West Orange. 4. Escrow Fee: $2,000.00 check made payable to the Township of West Orange. 5. 200ft list Fee: $10.00 check made payable to the Township of West Orange. _ 6. Five (5) 24 x 36 sized sets of signed and sealed Site Plans prepared by Sandra Caceres, P.E. dated July 29, 2022. 7. Five (5) signed and sealed copies of the Architectural Plans prepared by Dantas Carrete Architecture, dated July 28, 2022. 8. One (1) digital copy of the application submission package has been sent to PlanningBoard@westorange.org. Additionally, please date and time stamp the copy of this cover letter and return it to my office in the self-addressed envelope enclosed herein.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or comments related to this application. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Very truly yours, Encls.

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION PACKAGE PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1. Zoning/Planning Board Application 2. Checklists: » “C” and “D” Applications Interpretations and Appeals * —Major/Minor Site Pian or Subdivision (52 Items) e Sustainability Checklist’ : 3. Fee Schedules 4. W-9 Form 5. Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule 6. Planning Board & Site Plan Review Advisory Board Meeting Schedule 7 Tree Removal Application Procedure 8. Tree Removal Application BEFORE preparing or submitting an Application, it is strongly suggested that you contact the Planning Board Secretary or Zoning Board Secretary. We will be happy to assist you or answer any questions pertaining to the filing of an application to the Planning Board: 325-4111) or Zoning Board of Adjustment (325-4108). PLEASE NOTE: The application must be typed or neatly printed. - i im 19) i itted wade nies forall no exceptions. (Nineteen (19) copies shall be submit Each opplication, including the original must have attached any enclosures as req . Refer to the Zoning Ordinance for all application requirements, GPolication fees and escrow must be submitted at the time of filing. an escrow fee is required, a completed W-9 form must accompany the fees). All experts must be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey. An additional documents Gomad aay the original ne (he the Aj plication must twen total ES 0 ning Board or Pidonbe Board ‘and ‘must Rees shirterg least TO days before the Applicant's public meeting date. After the Board hears the Application and renders a decision, a Resolution will be read and voted on at the next scheduled regular meeting. Upon receipt of the signed Resolution, the Applicant must submit eight (8) full size sets of final site plans, signed and sealed, to the Board Secretary for signatures. Once:the Applicant receives a copy of the signed site plan, the Applicant may then apply for building permits.

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTME Full Legal Name: ___ FLORES JOSE (Last) First} Mailing Address; 91 MITCHELL STREET WEST ORANGE NJ 7052 (Street) Cit (State) (Zip) Telephone Number:( _) _—_(908) 528-6511 ( Dil: acta con Is the Applicant an: MI Individual, C] Corporation, ( Partnership, 11 Other If the Applicant is a corporation or partnership, a list of the names and addresses of persons having a 10% interest or more in the corporation or partnership must be attached. Relationship of the applicant to the property: | Owner, C1] Tenant or Lessee, (1 Purchaser under contract (with consent of owner, C] Other (please specify) If the applicant is not the owner of the property in question, the applicant must submit an affidavit with the owner(s) authorization to proceed with this process. @ Check here if same as applicant. If the owner is not the applicant, please complete the following: Owner’s Name: Address: Telephone Number: (___) Email: Street Address: 156 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE Block Number(s); 89 ; Lot Number(s): 24 ; Tax Plate: ; Zone of Property: B-1 The location of the property is approximately feet from the intersection of, MAIN STREET and CHARLES STREET (closest intersection.) Has there been any previous Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board hearings involving this property? OQ) Yes, Date(s): : ;M No If yes, please attach copies of the written decisions adopted by the Board to each application. Picase attach a list of all contiguous or adjacent property owned by the applicant or owner. il None Is this property listed in “The Historic Sites Survey” propared by Robert Guter 7/9/1992 Cl Yes I No TAPLANNING.BRDWDocument Library\PB-ZRA Application 3-15-18.doc w

Indicate the type of application being submitted, check all boxes that apply. Note that more than one variance may be necessary, please indicate the number of each type needed: ) 9) C1 Interpretation of ordinance or map. o Appeal of action of Zoning Officer. M Variance “C1” Reason: Ml shape of property; = physical features, C1 exceptional situation. @ Variance “C2”, 0 Variance “D”, C1 Subdivision without variances: 1 major; 1 minor; 0 preliminary; [1 final; preliminary and final. O Subdivision with variances: 1 major; 0 minor; (7 preliminary; C1] finai; Opreliminary and final. MM Site Plan: Cl] preliminary; C1 final; preliminary and final; IMJ with variances; } without variances. (1 Amended Site Plan. 10) C Conditional Use. 11) C1 Conceptual. 12) O Home Professional Office. 13) C1 Home Occupation. 14) O Soil Removal Permit. Please list the specific Sections of the Ordinance for which a variance is sought. If additional space is required, please attach a list. Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Existing Use of the Property Briefly describe the major elements of your proposal: (a more detailed description is required in Section G) CONVERSION OF VACANT PROPERTY TO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING The property is 4.779 (square feet); 0.11 (acres) Impervious Surface Coverage: Present; 168 sf 5 Proposed: 2,179sf Building Coverage: Present; 0 Sf ; Proposed: 1,518sf Is the property located: B Yes Nc diacent to-an existing of proposed- county saad Yes Ne Adjacentto-cther- county land? OYes Ne Adjacent te-a state highway? Yes BNe ws TAPLANNING.ERD Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc

The following information is respectfully requested to enable the Board to facilitate the processing of this application: APPLICANT’S ATTORNEY: Francesco Guagliardi, Esq. Telephone Number:( )__ 973) 226-8200 Email: Frank Guagliardi@gmait.com Address; 175 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 4B, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 APPLICANT’S ENGINEER: Sandra Caceres, PE Telephone Number:( )__ (908) 296-3956 Email; Palomnita359@gmail.com Address: 830 North Avenue, West, Westfield, NJ 07090 APPLICANT’S ARCHITECT: Liliana Dantes, AIA Telephone Number: )__ (908) 998-2422 Email; |carrete@dantascarrete.com Address: 427 Chestnut Street, Suite 302, Union, NJ 07083 APPLICANT’S PLANNER: Telephone Number:( ) Email: Address: OTHER EXPERT(S): Telephone Number:( —) Email: Address: Hf necessary, please list any additional experts below, including address, telephone number and email address. T:APLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doe ww.

4A) 4B) 4C-1) 4-2) 4D) 4E) 4) Please attach a written statement labeled “PROPOSAL”, desoribe the major elements of your proposal, and describe in detail the physical and use changes proposed. Please attach a written statement labeled “REASONS FOR RELIEF”, which fully answers 4C-1, 4C-2 or 4D (Special Reasons) AND part 4E (Negative Criteria). (For Cl variances only) The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in the peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardship under N.J.S.A. 40:55D- 70c(1). List in detail wherein this case conforms to this tequirement, including, if applicable, reference to the exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the property, or the exceptional topographical conditions affecting the property which applicant contends warrants the granting of the variance. (For C2 variances only) State how the purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance requirements and the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment according to N.J.S.A 40:55D-70c(2). Please list all benefits of the deviation to the Township and any adverse effects. State how the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment to the Township. : (For D variances only) State the special reasons under N.J.S.A 40:55D-70d affecting this property. The granting of this variance will not be substantially detrimental to the public good and will not substantially impair the intent of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. List in detail the reasons, among others, why the variance can be granted without being materially detrimental to the welfare of the community or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the neighborhood and zone. Please list all maps and other exhibits accompanying this application. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION Applicant is responsible to publish and serve notice of this application in accordance with Zoning Board of Adjustment/Planning Board requirements; however, notice may not be served. until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date. T:APLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PE-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc us

SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANT’S VERIFICATION Thereby certify that the above statements made by me and the information contained in the papers submitted in connection with this application are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. Applicant’s Signature: Sin ga Date: 1S CONTINUANCE Should the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment have a full and heavy agenda, or discussion and meeting regarding this application requiring carrying the matter past the statue time limit, the applicant grants permission for such an extension, Applicant’s Signature: fat pate: £115 i 2027 OWNER’S AUTHORIZATION — MUST BE SIGNED Thereby certify that I reside at 91 MITCHELL STREET in the County of ESSEX and the State of NEW JERSEY . and that I am the owner of all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land known as Block(s) 89 : Lot(s) a on the Tax Map of WEST ORANGE whieh property is the subject of the above application, and that said application is hereby authorized by me. Furthermore, I authorize inspection of the site which is the subject of this application. Owner’s Signature: HE Srp Date: g {is (20227 f THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT RELIEVE THE APPLICANT FROM COMPLYING WITH OTHER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES SUCH AS THE TREE REMOVAL ORDINANCE AND OBTAINING THE NECESSARY APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER SUCH ORDINANCES. T:\PLANNING.BRD Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc 55

| CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED ITEMS "C" AND "D" APPLICATIONS INTERPRETATIONS AND APPEALS APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR/MINOR SITE PLAN OR SUBDIVISION MUST REFER TO THE SITE PLAN/SUBDIVISION CHECKLIST -52 ITEMS. 20 Total (original and 19 copies), are ¥ Completed Application Form, 20 Total {original and 19 copies), including: the written proposal; list of variances being requested; ‘Property information; applicant and owner information; statement or legal brief which clarifies why the variance should be granted and the specific reasons or hardship that pertain to the proposal, or . in the case of an appeal or interpretation, a statement or legal brief that clarifies the position of the applicant. NS NANARSN ¥ Survey ~ original signed and sealed by New Jersey licensed Land Surveyor, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). ¥ Site Plan, all dimensions, including setbacks, nrust be shown and prepared by New Jersey licensed Professional except for an owner occupied, single family home, in which case the ‘property owner may prepare the site plan, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). ¥ Floor plans, all dimensions must be shown-prepared by New Jersey licensed Architect except for an owner occupied, single family home, in which case the property owner may prepare the floor plan, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). List of property owners within 200’ certified by the Municipal Tax Assessor (original). Proof that taxes have been paid, certified by the Municipal Tax Collector (original). A200’ radius map; 20 Total (original and 19 copies). Application fee (non-refundable) also a Digitizing Fee. Elevations of three sides, in the case of an existing structure with no proposed structural changes, photographs may be used, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). Height dimensions to be included on all elevations, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). ¥ All plans and documents for West Orange COAH requirements, For all Major Subdivision applications, major site plan applications und all applications applying for a “D” variance, a Planner’s report prepared by a New Jersey licensed Planner must be submitted, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). ¥ For all Major Subdivision applications, and major site plan applications, a Traffic Study prepared by a ‘New Jersey licensed Engineer must be submitted, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). ¥ All Site Plan applications must submit a tree removal

major site plan applications, a Traffic Study prepared by a ‘New Jersey licensed Engineer must be submitted, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). ¥ All Site Plan applications must submit a tree removal application and a tree replacement plan and provide a report according to Chapter 31 of the West Orange general ordinances, 20 Total (original and 19 copies). i a a an s ‘Your application will not be deemed complete unless all these items are included, It is absolutely necessary that alt dimensions and elevations be shown on the site plan and floor plan. Please note: other materials may be requested by the Planning Director or Board Members, TAPLANNING.BRD Document Libraryi2015 Applications\Checklist C&D Apps “Single Page Updated 4-13-15,doc