325 Mount Pleasant Ave ZB 24 06 Planning Review August 12 2024

8 | Page 105 Grove Street, Suite 3 Montclair, NJ 07042 www.Nishuanegroup.com 973.954.2677 Project Overview The Applicant, Public Service Electric and Gas, proposes to upgrade their existing facilities by constructing a two-story 26kV switchgear and feeder reactors of 28 feet and 45 feet. Additionally, six 70-foot-tall lightning masts are proposed. The siting of the equipment includes slab and foundations, increasing the overall impervious coverage. To compensate for the increase, the Applicant proposes to install bioretention basins with underdrains to capture any additional runoff. The applicant also proposes to replace the current 6-foot perimeter fence with a new fence, 8-foot in height. The applicant also proposes to remove 167 trees on the site, and replace with the same number of trees. Completeness Our office has reviewed the checklist of required items for C and D Variance Applications. The Applicant requests waivers for the following items: #12. One (1) of four (4) standardized sheets. Justification: A waiver is requested from Site Plan Checklist Item No. 12 as the West Orange Site Plan drawing package prepared by PSE&G’s consultant, Burns & McDonnell, consists of 36”x48” sheets. The larger drawing size allows for the proposed project to be depicted at a scale that provides increased legibility. We have no objection to this waiver request. #31. Existing and Proposed Contour intervals. Waiver requested for continues at least 200’ beyond subject property. Justification: A waiver is requested from Site Plan Checklist Item No. 31. The project proposes the installation of spread foundations, structural steel, and stormwater basin systems within the existing station yard footprint, which is relatively flat and requires minimal grading. Properties on the opposite side of the Station on Mount Pleasant and Prospect Avenues are not included. We defer to the engineer on this waiver request. #46. Solid waste Management Plan. Justification: A waiver is requested from Site Plan Checklist Item No. 46 as the existing station will continue to be unmanned, with visits by approximately one (1) to two (2)