CME Associates Review 2

Ne Re: West Essex Highlands, LLC (PB 24-01) ASSOCIATES Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Planning Board duly 29, 2024 Our File No. VWRP0179.01 Preliminary & Final Site Plan - Review #2 Page 15 6. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Revise the plans to provide a four-season landscape screen around proposed trash enclosures. Currently, the Applicant has provided deciduous shrubs. Revise the plans to shift shrub landscape beds to be a minimum of three (3) feet from edge of curb, to reduce damage from vehicles, snow clearing operations and road salt spray. Review and revise proposed plant material locations, to ensure planting beds are not in conflict with proposed hardscaping. It appears shrubs are proposed across the parking garage entrance at proposed Building C, shrubs are within entrance walkway at proposed Building B, etc. Revise the plans to provide shade trees within the parking lot island and the traffic circle island located in the parking area between proposed Building C and the Clubhouse. Also, shade trees should be provided in lieu of proposed CF (Flowering Dogwood) at the north end of the parking lot between proposed Buildings B and C. Sufficient space is available to support a shade tree, rather than an ornamental tree as proposed. Revise the plans to provide additional native trees to revegetate open areas by the proposed basins. Revise the plans to shift landscape materials outside of the dog park fence, to reduce damage. Also, benches and/or play equipment should be considered for this space. It appears labels are missing for landscaping in the vicinity of proposed Building D.2. Provide shade and ornamental trees for this area. The Applicant has proposed foundation landscaping for most of the proposed buildings; however, these do not consider the solar orientation of the planting beds. This should be revised to ensure a successful landscape. Also, provide foundation landscaping for the proposed buildings near the dog park and for screening the pump station. Revise the plans to label proposed road names, buildings, basins, exterior utilities, etc., on the landscape sheets. The Applicant has indicated Ernst Seed Mix #137 by the basins; however, there are two (2) distinct hatch lines at the basin. Revise the plans to clarify the difference. Also, provide mix specifications and maintenance notes. The applicant

Mix #137 by the basins; however, there are two (2) distinct hatch lines at the basin. Revise the plans to clarify the difference. Also, provide mix specifications and maintenance notes. The applicant proposes a dog park, pool, and two tennis courts, boardwalk, and a club house with a gym. Testimony should be provided that this recreation is sufficient for a development of this size (approx. 500 units). It appears that no child-specific amenities are proposed. Construction details should be provided. Revise the plans to graphically depict and specifically label the proposed and existing woodline. Tree protection fencing should be depicted on the plans, to prevent confusion during construction. S:\West Orange\Planning BoardlVWRP0179.01 - West Essex Highlands, Inc\Review #2 07-29-24 doc