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Supporting Documentation · Jun 15, 2022

Executed Application

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 Department of Planning and Development ROBERT D. PARISI Mayor Tel: (973) 325-4111 Fax: (973) 325-6359 PLANNING BOARD Email: planningboard@westorange.org Robin Miller, Secretary Robert Bagoff, Chairman Patrick J. Dwyer, Esq., Board Attorney Ron Weston, AIA, Vice Chairman Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP, Township Planner Eric L. Keller, PE, PP, Consulting Engineer John Cardoza Leonard Lepore, PE, Township Engineer Captain Michael Keigher Lee D. Klein, PE, PTOE. Councilwoman Susan McCartney Andrew Trenk (Mayor’s Designee) Gary B. Wegner William B, Wilkes II WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD 2019 MEETING SCHEDULE APPLICATION SITE PLAN REVIEW SUBMISSION DEADLINE ADVISORY BOARD PUBLIC MEETING November 16, 2018 December 11, 2018 January 2, 2019 December 21, 2018 January 15, 2019 February 6, 2019 January 25, 2019 February 19, 2019 March 6, 2019 February 22, 2019 March 19, 2019 April 3, 2019 March 22, 2019 April 16, 2019 May 1, 2019 April 19, 2019 May 14, 2019 June 5, 2019 May 24, 2019 June 18, 2019 July 3, 2019 June 21, 2019 July 16, 2019 August 7, 2019 July 19, 2019 August 13, 2019 September 4, 2019 August 23, 2019 September 17, 2019 October 2, 2019 September 20, 2019 October 15, 2019 November 6, 2019 October 18, 2019 November 12, 2019 December 5, 2019 November 22, 2019 December 17, 2019 January 8, 2020 PUBLIC MEETING usually held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Council Chamber, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 7:30 P.M. Please confirm all meeting dates and times. For more information, please contact the Planning Board at (973)325-4111. SITE PLAN REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD usually held on the third Tuesday of each month in Conference Room 109, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey at 8:30 A.M. Please confirm meeting prior to attending. Adopted: October 3, 2018 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org

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ROBERT D. PARISI Mayor ROSE DESENA Zoning Board Secretary January 17, 2019 February 21, 2019 March 21, 2019 April 11, 2019 May 16, 2019 June 20, 2019 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 Department of Planning and Development Tel: (973) 325-4108 Fax: (973) 325-6359 Email: zoningboard@westorange.org WEST ORANGE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2019 REGULAR MEETINGS July 18, 2019 August 15, 2019 September 19, 2019 October 17, 2019 November 21, 2019 December 19, 2019 Regular meetings are held on a Thursday night of each month. All meetings are held in Council Chambers at 66 Main Street, West Orange at 8:00 pm unless otherwise noted. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, PLEASE CONTACT: Zoning Board Secretary (973) 325-4108 Adopted: October 18, 2018 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www. westorange.org,

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE TREE REMOVAL APPLICATION PROCEDURE STEP 1 THE APPLICANT: 1. Completes application Section A, including block and lot numbers in the upper right hand box at engineering office. NOTE: Agent is the entity actually removing the tree(s). Agent must be either a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert or New Jersey Licensed Tree Care Operator. 2. Provides a survey or sketch showing approximate location of tree(s) proposed for removal. 3. Marks trees proposed for removal with bright colored spray paint or ribbons. 4. Provides written proof they have notified the adjacent property owners of the pending removals. 5. Provides a sketch or plan showing replacement trees and/or landscaping if applicable which shall include a listing of quantities, sizes and species of all replacement plant material. STEP 2 THE FORESTER: 413 Inspects property and determines whether the tree or trees can be removed. 2. Determines whether replacement will be required. 3. Determines whether other precautionary measures will be needed such as the installation of a construction fence to create a protected root zone, pruning, deep root feeding and mycorrhizae inoculations, the creation of tree wells, approval of grading materials, etc. STEP 3 THE APPLICANT: 1. Returns completed application to the Engineering Department. 2. Pays the tree removal permit fee: Basic Permit Fee - $25.00 Development Application Fee - $300.00 3. Obtains the permit. 4. Displays the permit in a location clearly visible from the street. EXCEPTION — TREE EMERGENCY Property owners may remove hazardous trees under emergency conditions prior to obtaining a tree removal permit providing: 1. The tree is declared a hazard; proof in writing by a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert or International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. 2. Following the emergency removal of the tree or trees, the property owner shall apply for a tree removal permit 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 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

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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; however, all tree removals conducted by a private entity for hire must be licensed by the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please leave a message for the Forester at (973)325-4015 or forester@westorange.org

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Permit No: Date Issued: Township of West Orange Application for Tree Removal and Replacement Permit DEAD TREES DO NOT REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A TREET REMOVAL PERMIT ALL questions must be answered for the 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: MPB Realty, LLC Street Address: __ 301 Route 17 N, Suite 802 City/State/Zip: Rutherford, NJ 07070 Home Phone: WA Work/Cell Phone:_908-531-8021 Email:_ ¢d-baksh@pnrestaurants.com 2. Location of Property Subject to Proposed Tree Removal Activity Street Address: 470 Eagle Rock Avenue Block:_153 Lot; 38 3. Property Owner(s) of Record Name of Owner, Ruth Kram FJ Assoc%Kruvant Brothers Street Address: 71 Valley Street #204 City/State/Zip:__ South Orange, NJ 07079 Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone: Email. 4. Status of Applicant (Check One) ——Tenant _ Owner _X Contract Purchaser __ Other: “If the Applicant is not the owner, attach hereto the notarized consent of the owner.* 5. 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__ No. xX 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, if applicable: This application is being submitted as part of a Site Plan Approval package to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. 6. Has the property received a construction permit and/or is there a construction permit pending? Yes__ NoX_ If yes, please state the reason for and the date of application or the date of the issuance of the permit: Tree Removal Application 8-31-18

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10. 11. 12. 13. Permit No: Date Issued: 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: Please see attached Landscape Plan and Tree Removal Plan. 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: Please see attached Grading Plan. Map, drawing or diagram must be attached hereto. List the names, address, phone number and email of the preparer of the map drawing or diagram attached: Dynamic Engineering, PC, 1904 Main Street, Lake Como, NJ 07719 732-974-0198 mbersch@dynamicec.com List the number, species, and diameter of each tree to be removed: Please see attached Landscape Plan. State reason for tree removal:_ Redevelopment Identity the Licensed Tree Expert or Licensed Tree Care Operator who will be providing tree removal services: Name:_TBD License Number_TBD Address;_T8D City/State/Zip:_TBD Work Phone:_TBD Cell Phone:_TBD Email_T8O Proposed date to commence tree removal:_TBD Proposed date to complete tree removal: TBD 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. A— CZ PYRIKY Lifis[2622_ Applicant's Signature Print Name Legibly Date Tree Removal Application 8-31-18

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Permit No: Date Issued: For Administrative Purposes Only: Numbers of trees approved for removal: (living), (dead/dying) Number of trees replaced: Additional replacement /preservation requirements: Circle One: Basic Permit Fee: $25.00 Total Development Application Fee: $300.00 Total Signature of Forester: Date: West Orange Ordinance #2177-08 defines a tree as “a self-supporting single stem 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. Up to three (3) live trees may be removed on an improved residential lot within any 365-day period without the necessity of obtaining a tree removal permit. Tree Removal Application 8-31-18

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Proposal The Applicant proposes to demolish the existing restaurant building and construct two (2) new restaurant buildings, each with a drive-thru component (the “Proposed Development”). As part of the Proposed Development, the Applicant proposes ancillary site improvements, including but not limited to landscaping, lighting, signage and parking.

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2/18/22, 10:17 AM Prime Law Mail - Response OPRA 2021-1250 for 470 Eagle Rock Ave aa | G mai | Benjamin Wine <ben@primelaw.com> Response OPRA 2021-1250 for 470 Eagle Rock Ave 2 messages June Planas <jplanas@westorange.org> Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 8:45 AM To: Benjamin Wine <ben@primelaw.com> Cc: Karen Carnevale <KCarnevale@westorange.org> Good Morning, This is a response to your OPRA request. The Zoning Board applications was withdrawn on May 4, 2018. As a reminder please use OPRA@westorange.org for all communications regarding OPRA. Thank you, WEST ORANGE June PLanas Deputy Municipal Clerk Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange. NJ 07052 Phone (973) 325-4155 Fax (973) 731-1196 jplanas@westorange.org OPRA@westorange.org www.westorange.org ay se = Please consider the environment before you print this email America, Land of the Free, Because of the Bravel. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a3b96bac32&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A 17248370078398387 30&simpl=msg-f%3A1724837007... 1/3

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2/15/22, 10:17 AM Prime Law Mail - Response OPRA 2021-1250 for 470 Eagle Rock Ave Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail contains information from the Township of West Orange. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail or the information contained within it by anyone other than the intended recipient or an employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please call 973-325-4075 and destroy the original message and all copies. 53 OPRA 2021-1250.pdf — 223K Benjamin Wine <ben@primelaw.com> Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 10:17 AM To: June Planas <jplanas@westorange.org> Cc: Karen Carnevale <KCarnevale@westorange.org> Thanks June. [Quoted text hidden] Benjamin T.F. Wine, Esq. pRIME & TUVE;, ies ATTORNEYS AT LAW North Jersey Office 1 University Plaza Drive, Suite 500 Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Phone: (201) 883-1022 Fax: (856) 273-8383 South Jersey Office 14000 Horizon Way, Suite 325 Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054 Phone: (856) 273-8300 Fax: (856) 273-8383 Hoboken Office 50 Harrison Street, PH #511 Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Phone: (201) 883-1010 Fax: (856) 273-8383 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a3b96bac328&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1724837007839838730&simpl=msg-f%3A1724837007... 2/3

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