Tree Removal and Replacemente Permit

CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI PC One Boland Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052 csglaw.com LISA A. JOHN-BASTA Member \john-basta@csglaw.com © 973.530.2083 — F_ 973.530.2283 August 16, 2022 VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Ms. Jamilet Baquerizo Vite, Planning Board Secretary Planning and Development Township of West Orange 66 Main Street — Room 214 West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Re: William Cummings Application for Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Approval 2 and 10 Ridge Road - Block 80.03, Lots 21 and 10 (P-22-08) Dear Ms. Vite: This office represents William Cummings (the “Applicant”), who filed an application for preliminary and final major subdivision approval as well as variance relief to create four (4) residential development lots from the above-referenced properties with the Township of West Orange Planning Board (the “Planning Board” or the “Board”) on August 11, 2022. In response to the Planning Board’s August 15, 2022 letter deeming the application incomplete, enclosed please find the following items for filling with the Board. e One original and five (5) copies of completed Tree Removal Permit with attachments: o Sheet 4 of Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Plan, entitled Tree Removal and Replacement Plan, prepared by Dynamic Engineering, dated July 27, 2022. o Sheet 6 of Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Plan, entitled Grading Plan, prepared by Dynamic Engineering, dated July 27, 2022. ¢ Check in the among of $300 made payable to the Township of West Orange representing the tree removal application fee. e Proof of Taxes Paid for Block 80.03, Lot 21; and Block 80.03 Lot 10, issued by the Office of the West Orange Tax Collector on August 5, 2022. ¢ 200-Foot Property Owners List for Block 80.03, Lots 21 and 10, created by the Township of West Orange Tax Assessor’s Office on August 3, 2022. NEW JERSEY NEW YORK 4878-2459-5246.v2

August 16, 2022 Page 2 Should you require any additional information or documentation in the review and processing of this application, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours Lica A. ole Faata Lisa A. John-Basta Member LAJ:bs Enles. ce: William Cummings (w/o encls) 4878-2459-5246.v2

WEST ORANGE Township of West Orange Application for Tree Removal and Replacement Permit DEAD TREES AS LONG AS THEY ARE NOT WITHIN 2’ OF A PROPERTY LINE, DO NOT REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT, HOWEVER, A TREE REMOVAL EXEMPTION FORM MUST BE FILED 5 DAYS PRIOR TO REMOVING A DEAD TREE. ALL TREES ALIVE OR DEAD WITHIN 2’ OF A PROPERTY LINE DO REQUIRE A PERMIT. ALL questions must be answered for Applications to be considered COMPLETE Application Date: This Application for a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit is made with reference to and the intent to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including the General Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange. 1. Name of Applicant; William Cummings Street Address: 280 Woodland Avenue City/State/Zip: Summit, New Jersey 07901 Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone: 908-591-3809 Email: _will@shibullders.com 2. Location of Property Subject to Proposed Tree Removal Activity Street Address: _2 and 10 Ridge Road Block: 0.03 Lot: 10 and 21 3. Property Owner(s) of Record Name of Owner: Mountain Resources Corp. Street Address: PO Box 1874 City/State/Zip: _Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone: 973-518-4972 Email: _marcdance@verizon.net__ralphcestone@me.com 4. Status of Applicant (Check One) ___Tenant ___Owner ___ Contract Purchaser_y_ Other: “If the Applicant is not the owner, attach hereto the notarized consent of the owner

10. 71, 12. Has this property been the subject of an application and/or otherwise involved in a matter before the West Orange Planning Board and/or Board of Adjustment? Yes_x No__ If yes, please state the dates and action taken or pending, identify the Township Agency who or is handling the matter, and enclose a copy of the resolution conserved by the Agency The property is subject to a pending application for preliminary and final major subdivision approval before the West Orange Planning Board Has the property received a construction permit and/or is there a construction permit pending? Yes__ No_x. If yes please state the reason for and the date of application or the date of the Issuance of the permit. Describe or attach the landscaping replacement planting plan, if applicable, including the number, size and species of trees to be replaced. Attach additional sheets if necessary. See Sheet 4 of enclosed Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Plans, entitled Tree Removal and Replacement Plan, prepared by Dynamic Engineering, dated July 27, 2022. Describe or attach grading plan if more than six (6) inches of soil will be removed or added within the drip line of a tree or trees on the site: See Sheet 6 of enclosed Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Plans, entitled Grading Plan, prepared by Dynamic Engineering, dated July 27, 2022 Attach a map, drawing or diagram showing proposed removal locations. List the names, address, phone number and email of the preparer of the map drawing or diagram attached. See Sheet 4 of enclosed Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Plans, entitled Tree Removal and Replacement Plan, prepared by Dynamic Engineering, dated July 27 2022 List the number, species, and diameter of each tree to be removed: (Attach additional sheets if necessary): Sen § Peal gi Jar Suibdtutsinn PI ited Trae R R 2 prepared by Dynamic Engineering, dated July 27, 2022 State reason for removal: Development of single-family residential homes and ancillary improvements Identify the Licensed Tree Expert or Licensed Tree Care Operator who will be providing tree removal services: Contact Name To be determined Business. Address, City/State/Zip, Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email: NJTC Business Registration #.

13. List the Proposed date to commence tree removal: to be determined List the Proposed date to complete tree removal: ‘0 be determined 14. Attach proof of written notice to neighboring property owners sharing a mutual boundary that a tree or trees within 2’ of any property boundary is proposed for removal. EXCEPTION — TREE EMERGENCY Property owners may remove hazardous trees under emergency conditions prior to obtaining a tree removal permit or tree removal exemption providing. Following the emergency removal of the tree or trees, the property owner or Agent shall apply for a Tree Removal Exemption at the Engineering Department within five (5) business days of the removal and shall provide written proof of the hazard by the Licensed Tree Expert or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist at that time. COMPLIANCE WITH THE “TREE EXPERTS AND TREE CARE OPERATORS LICENSING ACT” C.45:15C-H Every company performing tree work in New Jersey must be either a Licensed Tree Expert of Licensed Tree Care Operator registered with the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts. West Orange property owners are themselves permitted to conduct tree removal on their own property provided they apply for a Tree Removal Permit or Tree Removal Exemption, however, all tree removals conducted by a private entity for hire must be licensed by the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts and registered with West Orange Township. It is understood that the undersigned may be subject to statutory penalties for each violation of the terms and conditions of the West Orange Tree Preservation, Removal and Replacement Ordinance. The undersigned agrees to post a copy of the Tree Removal Permit on the site and to present a copy for review upon request. Please check the Township Website www.westorange.org for a completed listing of registered tree removal WEEE —Wilion Comings 08/15/22 Applicant’ Signature Print Name Legibly v Date i t The Definition of a Tree per West Orange Ordinance #2177-08 is “a self-supporting perennial woody plant having a diameter of at least four inches measured at a point of 4.5 feet (or 54 inches) from the ground at the base of the tree on its uphill side and taller than 15’. If you wish to view a complete copy of the Town Tree Protection Ordinance, log on to the E Town’s Website www.westorange.org . Hit the Government category. Scroll down under Township

aller than 15’. If you wish to view a complete copy of the Town Tree Protection Ordinance, log on to the E Town’s Website www.westorange.org . Hit the Government category. Scroll down under Township Clerk for the Municipal Code Book and open Chapter 25 Land Use Regulations. See section 25-27 Tree Protection and Removal. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

Please leave a message for the Forester at (973) 325-4015 or forester@westorange.org For Administrative Purposes Only: Numbers of trees approved for removal: (living) (dead/dying) Number of trees to be replaced: Additional replacement/preservation requirements: Circle One: Basic Permit Fee $25.00 Total Development Application Fee $300.00 Total Signature of Forester. Date.

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