2 ZBA Application

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ROBERT D. PARISI Mayor SEAN MCCAULEY Planning Board Secretary Tel: (973) 325-4111 Fax: (973) 325-6359 Email:Planningboard@westorange.org WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD 2021 ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE In order to comply with the Open Public Meetin the Annual Notice of the Public Meetings of th year 2021. PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING January 6, 2021 February 3, 2021 March 3, 2021 * April 7, 2021 May 5, 2021 dune 2, 2021 duly 7, 2021 August 4, 2024 September 1, 2024 October 6, 2021 November 3, 2021 December 1, 2021 igs Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975, the following is 1¢ Township of West Orange Planning Board during the SITE PLAN REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD January 12, 2021 February 9, 2021 March 9, 2021 April 13, 2021 May 11, 2021 June 8, 2021 duly 13, 2021 August 10, 2021 September 14, 2021 October 12, 2021 November 12, 2021 December 7, 2021 Action may be taken by the Planning Board on matters listed on the agenda prepared on the date of each scheduled meeting listed above, and/or on such other matters as may require consideration by the Board. PUBLIC MEETING generally held on the ‘st Wednesday of the month in the Council Chambers, 66 Main St, West Orange, NJ, 7:30 P.M. For more information, please contact the Board Secretary at (973) 325-4111. SITE PLAN REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD generally held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in Conference Room 109, 66 Main St, West Orange, NJ, 8:30 AM. Please contact the Board Secretary to confirm meeting prior to attending. Adopted: November 17, 2020 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, www.westorange.org

WEST TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 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). 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, 1 sizes and species of all replacement plant material. STEP 2 THE FORESTER: 1. Inspects property and determines whether the tree or trees can be removed. Determines whether replacement will be required. 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. YN STEP 3 THE APPLICANT: Returns completed application to the Engineering Department. ra, Pays the tree removal permit fee: Basic Permit Fee - $25.00 Development Application Fee - $300.00 38 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 Certified 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 tree expert or certified arborist at that time. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Please leave a message for the Forester at (973)325-4015, TAPLANNING.BRD\Document Library\2015 Applications\P&D Form 2015 Tree Removal App Procedure,doc

WEST.” ORANGE Permit No: Date Issued: Township of West Orange Application for Tree Removal and Replacement 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: Street Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone:, Email: ?. Location of Property Subject to Proposed Tree Removat Activity Street Address: Block; Lot: 3. Property Owner(s) of Record Name of Owner: Street Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone:, Work/Cell Phone:, Email: 4. Status of Applicant (Check One) Tenant _ Owner __ 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____ Ifyes, 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: 6, Has the property received a construction permit and/or is there a construction permit pending? Yes___ No____ If yes, please state the reason for and the date of application or the date of the issuance of the permit: Tree Remaval Application 4-13-15

Permit No;, Date Issued: 7. 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: 8. 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: 9. 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: 10. List the number, species, and diameter of each tree to be removed: 11, State reason for tree removal: 12. Identity contractor who will be providing tree removal services: Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Work Phone:. Cell Phone: Email: 13. Proposed dated to commence tree removal: Proposed dated to complete tree removal: Itis understood that the undersigned tay 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. Applicant's Signature Print Name Legibly Date Tree Removal Application 4-13-15

Permit No: Date Issued: For Administrative Purposes Only: Numbers of trees approved for removal: (living) (dead/dying) Number of trees replaced: a 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 4-13-15

ot ony 2436-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SECTIONS 4, 51.6, 51.7, 51.8, 51.9, 51.10, AND 51.15, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP or WEST ORANGE (REVISION OF VARIOUS ZONING ORDINANCES) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the ‘Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: 1 PURPOSE ‘The purpose of this ordinance is to overhaul and revise the Township of West Orange Code governing various aspects of zoning and planning consistent with recommendations provided from the West Orange Planning Board and adopted by the Township of West Orange Council, IL HAPTER 25-4 SHALL BE EREBY IS NDED__AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS AS FOLLOWS: 25-4 Definitions. b. Specific Definitions Site plan shall mean a‘development plan of one or more lots or parcels meeting the requirements of this chapter and the Municipal Land Use Law. Site plan, major shall mean any development plan for one or more lots that does not meet the definition of a minor site plan, as defined herein. Site plan, minor shall mean any development plan of one or more lots that does not involve planned development, any new street, or the extension of any off-tract improvement, the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42; and proposes development that would require not more than five new parking spaces over and above the existing permitted spaces on the site, pursuant to the Township's zoning requirements; and proposes development of not more than 1,000 square fect of new building floor area. Site Plan Review Advisory Board shall mean the Board established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-39f and Section 25-51.15 as amended and supplemented, Site plan approval shall not be required for a change in use or modification of an existing use that does not change the size of an existing building or propose any modifications to existing site improvements such as sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, fences and walls,

“ TT. CHAPTER 25-51.6 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51.6 Minor Site Plan Requirements, A complete application for a minor site plan shall include all applicable administrative requirements as delineated in subsection 25-51.2, any data that cannot be mapped, attached to the application form and the following information on one (1) or more maps: a, The zoning district in which the subject property is located as well as all zoning district boundaries within two hundred (200) feet. b. Key Map showing a sufficient number of natural and man-made features so that the subject property can be located in the field. c. Lot, block and property owner information. d. Zoning district dimension, setback and area requirements and the relationship of the subject proposal to those requirements, e. Bearing and distance data for all lot Jines. f, North arrow, signature’ block, graphic scale, title block, name of individual preparing ». the map together with the individual's raised seal and signature, g Date of map preparation and any revision dates. h. Allexisting structures and wooded areas within the subject property. i. The location and design of all new or expanded buildings, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas, J. The location of all easements within the subject property, k, Four (4) copies of a map, referred to as a "Run Card", depicting the location of all fire hydrants within the subject property, and depicting the surrounding streets, based on a scale of one (1) inch equaling four hundred (400) feet, and contained on an eight and one-half by eleven (8.5 x 11) inch paper within an area not to exceed seven and one-half (7.5) inches in width and eight (8) inches in height. TV. CHAPTER 25-51.7. SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS REPEALED AND DELETED i CHAPTER 25-51.7.1. SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51.7.1 Major Site Plan Requirements - Preliminary Stage. A complete application for a preliminary major site plan shall include al) applicable

: administrative requirements as delineated in subsection 25-51.2, data that cannot be mapped « : attached to the application form and the following information on one (1) or more maps. a Basie Data. 1. Name of the project. 2. A Key Map showing the general location of the project within the community, tax map sheet number, block number and lot numbers. Zone district lines within five hundred (500) feet of the project. Graphic scale not to exceed one (1) inch equals fifty.(50) feet of the project. The limits of the total site together with the acreage to the nearest 1/100th of an acre, Date of the original plan and any subsequent revisions. Appropriate places for the signature of the Planning Board Chairman, Secretary and Engineer. 8. Assite data bois comparing ordinance requirements to actual site plan proposals, 9. Name of individual preparing the site plan together with an embossed engineer's ‘or architect's seal, applicable signature and license number. 10. The location of all structures, property owners and utility poles within two hundred (200) feet of property. 11, Reference to property survey or other information used in preparing map, 12. Bearing and distance information together with Property dimensions, 13. Soil survey data indicating soil type, general constraints and depth to bedrock. b Building Data, 1, Size, heights, location of all existing and proposed buildings, including all Proposed setback dimensions from property lines. Existing buildings to be removed should be so noted. 2, Apreliminary floor plan of all buildings. 3. Architectural elevations of the front, side and rear of all ‘buildings and perspective sketches or three (3) dimensional models where appropriate. 4. The location and design details of all sidewalks showing connections between buildings, parking areas, and public areas along all expected paths of pedestrian travel, 5, Parking spaces and access plans for the handicapped which shall be in addition to | the parking required by ordinance. Circulation plans and loading areas for all expected truck and tractor-trailer traffic. 7. A proposed lighting plan identifying the fixtures to be used as to height, location, Tuminosity and the lighting pattem in relationship to the ather features of the site plan, NOAA w on Grading, Landscaping and Environmental Data.

¢ 3 Existing and proposed grading at two (2) foot contour intervals or five (5) foot intervals if the grade is more than fifteen (15%) percent with spot elevations at all building corners and critical locations, 2, The finished floor elevation of all building floors with direct access to the outside, 3. Alll existing wooded areas and individual specimen trees greater than six (6) inches in diameter indicating what is to be removed and what is to remain. 4. A proposed planting plan and planting schedule indicating the location, the species’ common and botanical names, size, quantity and planting instructions for all plant material to ‘be installed including trees, shrubs and ground covers prepared by a professional Jandscape architect, 5. All areas to be seeded and/or sadded. 6. The location and:construction details of all proposed retaining walls, fencing and earthen berms. 7. All buffer areas proposed to separate land uses and to screen unsightly areas. 8, The location aud all proposed construction details for all proposed and existing signs, 9, The location and identification of all proposed open spaces, parks or recreation areas and facilities, 10. Environmental impact study. 11. A copy ofa tree removal permit or application for same if applicable. Utilities and Drainage Data. 1. The location, sizé and capacity of all existing storm drainage facilities, including catch basins which are directly impacted by the proposed development, whether on or off-site and the limits of any flood hazard area affecting the site. 2. All proposed storm drainage facilities, transmission lines, fire hydrants, etc., as well as calculations showing their adequacy. 3. The location and size of all proposed water supply facilities including wells, storage facilities, transmission lines, fire hydrants, ete., as well as calculations showing their adequacy. 4. The location and size of all proposed sanitary sewer mains as well as the location and construction details and calculations to indicate adequacy. 5. Plans for the storage and collection of all solid waste, 6. All off-site and on-site easements which may be required together with copies of legal documentation to support the grant of such easements. 7. The location and type of all other underground utilities.

VIL TER 25-51.7.2 L_ BE Al HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51.7.2 Major Site Plan Requirements - Final Stage. A complete application for a final major site plan shall include all applicable administrative requirements as delineated in subsection 25-51.2 and the following information on one (1) or more maps or attached to the application form if it cannot be mapped, (ce AE a. Verification that all of the conditions of the preli minary approval have been met, b. A map or maps which comply with this chapter depicting that portion of the project for which final approval is being requested. ic ‘A developer's agreement if required by the preliminary approval. a A statement indicating the reasons for any deviations from approved preliminary site plan. e. Any off-tract improvement contributions if required. £ Four (4) copies of a map, referred to as a "Run Card", depicting the location of all fire hydrants within the subject property, and depicting the surrounding streets, based on a scale of one (1) inch equaling four hundred (400) feet, and contained on an eight and one-half by eleven (8.5 x-11) inch paper within an area not to exceed seven and one-half (7.5) inches in width and eight (8) inches in height. VU. CHAPTER 25-518 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-518 Conditional Use Requirements, No conditional use application shall be considered complete unless it fully conforms with Subsections 25-51.2, 25-51.6 and 25-51,7.1 as well as the following requirements: a A notation indicating the section of this chapter that allows the conditional use as proposed. b. A listing of the conditional use standards that apply to the subject proposal. VIL 25-51.9 BE RE] AND SUPERCEDED TO At LLOWS: 25-51,9—"C" Variance Requirements, No “c" or bulk variance application shall be considered complete unless it fully conforms with subsection 25-51.2 as well as the following requirements: Ca a A map, either in conformance with subsections 25-513, 25-51.4, 25-515, 25-51.6 and = 25-51.7.1 or if the application is to be bifurcated, a separate map, signed and sealed by an architect, engineer, planner or surveyor which provides sufficient data (i.¢., setbacks, lot