West Orange_Additional Environmental Info_82924

Environmental Impact Memorandum August 29, 2024 Township of West Orange Page 7 4.11 Noise levels An Acoustical Evaluation of Station Upgrades was provided on July 3, 2024 as evidence that all operations will comply with the Township’s noise regulations. No impacts to noise levels are anticipated. 4.12 Energy utilization The proposed upgrades to the Station will enhance the capability of PSE&G to continue to provide essential electricity and meet the needs of the Township of West Orange, therefore resulting in a positive impact to energy utilization. 4.13 Neighborhood deterioration The proposed project will not result in deterioration of the neighborhood. No land uses are changing, and the Station has been a long-term feature in the neighborhood. 4.14 Effect on public services, such as schools, fire, police The proposed project will not result in impacts to public services. The Station has been owned and operated by PSE&G as a public utility use at this location for almost 100 years and will remain a public utility use following the completion of the proposed site improvements. 4.15 Traffic congestion No impacts on traffic are anticipated. The yard is unmanned, and under normal operating conditions, one or two technicians visit the yard in a minivan or light duty truck weekly or biweekly. Three (3) entrances to the Station are controlled by card readers to restrict access. There are two (2) entrances on Mount Pleasant Avenue (south and southwest corner) and one (1) entrance on Prospect Avenue (northeast corner). One of the driveways along Mount Pleasant Avenue enters the Station on a diagonal path. It is very difficult for any vehicles coming from the west to turn into the Station. The driveway will be reconfigured to a perpendicular entrance to provide ease of access. The access gate and card reader will be set back from Mount Pleasant Avenue to allow vehicles to pull entirely off the adjacent roadway prior to opening the gate. Upon completion of construction, the yard will continue to operate under these conditions and will not result in an increase in traffic congestion. 4.16 Health, safety and welfare of existing residents The proposed project will not result in any negative impacts to the health, safety, and welfare of existing residents. The upgrades to the 26 kV yard will enhance the capability of PSE&G to