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Supporting Documentation · Nov 2, 2022

PB 22 11 Montclair Golf Club Planning Board Application Irrigation Revised Application

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTME Full Legal Name: Montclair Golf Club (Last) (First) Mailing Address: 25 Prospect Avenue West Orange NJ 7082 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone Number: (973) 239-1800 Email]: mpiromatii@gpmiegatcom (Michael J. Piromalti, £59.) Is the Applicant an; 1 Individual, [1 Corporation, C1] Partnership, 8% Other Not for Profit Corporation 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: BY Owner, (] Tenant or Lessee, (] Purchaser under contract (with consent of owner, [ 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 SO oe NEO! Street Address: 25 Prospect Avenue Block Number(s): _ 154 ; Lot Number(s); 1-5:7,11,14,15.01,23,34,37,41,45.01 & 49. Tax Plate: 75 : Zone of Property: _R-2 Residential District The location of the property is approximately 9 feet from the intersection of Erosren Avensis and__ Sunset Avenue (Closest intersection.) Has there been any previous Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board hearings involving this property? BL Yes, Date(s); 288. 127188, 721792, 979/93, 10/9/96, 1018107, 3/21/02, 6/6/02, 10/17102, 10/6/04, 3/2/11, 1015/11, 419/20 8 BIT4I21. FI] Ng If yes, please attach copies of the written decisions adopted by the Board to each application. Please attach a list of all contiguous or adjacent property owned by the applicant or owner. BA None Is this property listed in “The Historic Sites Survey” prepared by Robert Guter 7/9/1992 [J Yes Bi No TAPLANNING.BRD\Document Librury\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-Tédoe us

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D. TYPE OF APPLICATION | 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: 1) O Interpretation of ordinance or map. 2) O Appeal of action of Zoning Officer. 3) O Variance “C1” Reason: O shape of property; 0 physical features; 11 exceptional situation. 4) MM Variance “C2”. 5) O Variance “D”. 6) (1 Subdivision without variances: 1 major; 0 minor; O preliminary; 0 final; preliminary and final. 7) O Subdivision with variances: 0 major; O minor; O preliminary; O final; Opreliminary and final. 8) Site Plan: O preliminary; 0 final; Mipreliminary and final; Ml with variances; 1) without variances. 9) OO Amended Site Plan. 10) O Conditional Use. 11) O Conceptual. 12) CO 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. jon: 20-8.1.F 7 . 17.2 feet c «ation: Maximum permitted accessory building height Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: E, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY _ Existing Use of the Property Briefly describe the major elements of your proposal: (a more detailed description is required in Section G.) - The property is presently used and will continue to be used as a private golf club. The current application is requesting preliminary and final major site plan approval in order to expand the existing irrigation pond and construct a new pumphouse which will be 1,200 square feet in area and 17.2 feet in height. The property is 12,078,752 (square feet); 277.29 (acres) Impervious Surface Coverage: Present: __ <30% ; Proposed: _<30% Building Coverage: Present: _ <20% ; Proposed: <20% Is the property located: Within 200 feet of another municipality? @ Yes ONo Adjacent to an existing or proposed county road? O Yes No Adjacent to other county land? Ml Yes ONo Adjacent to a state highway? O Yes HNo TAPLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc as

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The following information is respectfully requested to enable the Board to facilitate the processing of this application: APPLICANT’S ATTORNEY: Robert A. Gaccione, Esq. of Gaccione Pomaco, P.C. Telephone Number: (973) 759-2807 Email; 'gaccione@gpmiegal.com Address: 924 Union Avenue, P.O. Box 96, Belleville NJ 07109 APPLICANT’S ENGINEER: Michael J. Fowler, P.E. of Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. Telephone Number: (9733560-4900 Email;_éerrick@tangan.com (Timothy Derrick, PE.) Address: APPLICANT’S ARCHITECT: Telephone Number: ( ) Email: Address: APPLICANT’S PLANNER: Telephone Number: ( ) Email: Address: OTHER EXPERT(S): Telephone Number: ( ) Email: Address: If necessary, please list any additional experts below, including address, telephone number and email address. TAPLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PB-2BA Application 3-18-18. dec ws

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G REQUIREMENTS FOR VAR 4A) 4B) 4C-1) 4C-2) 4D) 4¥) Please attach a written statement labeled “PROPOSAL”, describe 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(i). List in detail wherein this case conforms to this requirement, 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.4 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. 4¥) Please list all maps and other exhibits accompanying this application. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION Preliminary & Final Site Plan Michael J. Fowler, P.E. 9/8/2022 Floor Plans, Elevations & Building Info. Michael J. Fowler, PE. 8/22/2022 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

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ccordance 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. TAPLANNING. BRD\Document LibrasAPH-ZBA Application 3-15-18,doe as

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J. VERIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: I hereby certify that the above statements made by me and the information contained in the papers eubgyitted 2 in connection with this application are true, I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements are vn ent, Should the Pi; and meeting regard OWNER’S AUTHORIZATION ~ MUST BE SIGNED work Thereby certify that I residetat _ 25 Prospect Avenue, West Orange - in the County of _Essex and the State of ___ New Jersey. owe OF y / Z ale Ze 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. PAPLANNING.BRD\Doctment LbrarAPUWZBA Appticarinn B2S-tHdoe x8

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GACCIONE POMACO ROBERT A. GACCIONE MICHAEL J. PIROMALLI FRANK POMACO. A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION STEVEN M. AHRENDT DENNIS E. GAGLIONE 524 UNION AVENUE WILFREDO CARABALLO ALDO DITROLIO P.0. BOX 96 OF Counsel ANTHONY G. DEL GUERCIO BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07109 (973) 759-2807 ‘TELEFAX: (973) 759-6968 LESLIE W. FINCH (1973-2000) JOSEPH V. ISABELLA, J.S.C. (Ret.) Proposal Subject property: Moniclair Golf Club 25 Prospect Avenue ‘West Orange, NJ 07052 Block 15] / Lots 1,5, 7, 11, 14, 15.01, 23, 34, 37, 41, 45.01 & 49 Montclair Golf Club (the “Applicant”) filed the present application with the West Orange Planning Board seeking to expand an existing irrigation reservoir and to construct a new pumphouse to replace an above ground water tank and pumphouse located on another portion of the site at the above captioned property which is used as a golf course. The subject property is located in an R-2 Residential Zone and the accessory uses proposed are permitted in the zone. In order to develop and use the subject property as proposed, the Applicant is requesting preliminary and final major site plan approval in addition to the following relief: « “C” or Bulk Variance relief for maximum permitted accessory building height in feet where a maximum height of 15 feet is permitted for an accessory building pursuant to West Orange Ordinance §25-8.1.f and an accessory building to be used as a pumphouse is proposed to be 17.2 feet in height. In addition to the above listed relief, the applicant is further respectfully requesting any and all additional variance relief or waivers that the board deems necessary for the approval of this application. Dated: September 16, 2022 - OVER 45 YEARS OF LEGAL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY -

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Site Plan Subdivigion Checklist APPLICANT: SLL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PREPARED, ; = SIGNED AND SEALED BY NEW JERSEY. Major Application o S LICENSED PROFESSIONAL” g|8 Reaiean E ihe Concept Yan ‘Minor Apptication Generai Subdivision Site Pan & be Development 7 = Kem Number Description susaiision | shePln retminary | Firat | Protiniocy | Tine x Ldene nanan ererseren gscn x x x x x x x ca Rete rat, pesiceon m ae bis, shvobeed We MeparatON Gt plat x x x x x xt x x shone ya lori i H y dance of masivipatiny, Meck & lea, j i x x x 2 x 24 8 + iF ee i oe rosie hes i % akan ORCI EINE TEL: i apphiemos-conzept pan and GDP stages x x x x jx + x x x x x x x x # hem Honk enw and scale. x x x z x x x x x + tem Prout tant faces e1e emeent x x x x x x x x 5 a Spears Cons mary sional x ie x Lx x x x x # Hey Appetpraie certificanun blocks as requised by | iasanram ie x | x |x 10 Bem Menoneeaton sn patie by Mop ling | | Ssuyttsy, ‘uevinentingn ceqused any Se final x = { 1 a Seteoneepepa ns Ee tegura t Nagag e aS nil avait Uae pie aciaeara ir sneysen & x x x “ x « «|

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ALL DOCUMENTS MUST 88 FABPARED, SIGNED AND SEALED DY NEW SERSEY CENSED PROFESSIONAL. Major Application Pe Application Cocege Pin | Minar Application seneciy Sebdivitioe Site Pi: Devetopmese Pins aL WOO AMATEAOONT Stem Number Description . Subdivision | She Plan imincry | final ut (4) standardized shoes ICIS RIES SF Motes and boris despa showing simensions, bearings. saree dat, lenuth of tangents, di, as, chats and exrtral angles fer ah ‘conten snd ngbeot-way, 2nd comerine curves NIA 36 Rem Aficavit of ownerei Sommant Map awwisr mine sabétwnion x ¥ % z , . . . 1S oom Aureage of user te the newest tent oF at, | for GDS20 weanesi sere). x x x | x x x x i Dale of peigina and afl cisions, Somiment fier necestary fer continuity hiswry | x Fisjos x x x x of) Jum, ive sat osation o¢ any existing o¢ progazed structures with al setbacks dimensioned. [ x Sesmneat fam pentane fr tie! plowing x x es x x 58. xm Location ana dimensions af say eeising ar proposed sees (for GOP and pre-application x cancept plan = general lacatons) Euroa ers epaant for detailed sammie x x « # x“ x lian Copy anger delineation of an existing oF Propised deed cesicions af vena. x x x x 21 fee Anyenssting or proposed easement or land seqeraed for wr dadicted fo poblic wt « NIA 22 tem: Devstupment stages or stage 0 ‘oP gentral agg) Gomumsay Not ppicabte ar rewuppcaion- x sORerT plan Mage; aor plans usualy aot belt a — x x to

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ALL DGCUNENTS MUST GE PREPARED, SIGRED AND SEALED BY NEW JERSEY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL, Pre-Apsticstion — Cencept Fim Major Application Minor Application =) Sutsivionn item Number Deseription Sativision Site Pan Doselopment Pren | i [ Firat ALI TAOONT aasinoin AAAS 2 Seen Cas obreguinnd regulatory eppeovats ot persis Cemmeal Bes’ planning information. x 24 ene List of woven equiva ec cequasted « Sarent Basic planning tafoemation, 25 Hew Requested or obesined design waivers a exceanibes. « Comment: Describes lecation ofa adjacent snetures; not aecaces'y at pre-appialian-eonceet lan sages; rguired ot ie plan stags seguro a bite plan only i moten 5 required by wdimance, 22 em Propenny awnera asd fines oF parcels ‘within 20Y idee on mast recent ba snap shavt Comment Describes toes of all atiecent ‘serocaies, not micessuey a proaprileados-consapt ples seges: requires et ste plat ony if aotion i reguited by oeinance, 28 Wem Allexising sees water envees, food is weilads ar yaher environmentally senate sack thin DOU site Gavan wie deraied specification of \environmennily ensitive areas may nt necessary ot pean ‘Sigs, general specification Of and cnsitvity such conitons ian important lanaung conerasinn Scarmneny Rights-of-way ane easemenis are ofien unkown at the pre-applicationwoacept (See however, Mora $5) 46. tas. Topogshnel fears of eject eset om USGS aap Somes, More dewfled topographic wnfonnation needed for mayor subdivision

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