West Orange_Additional Environmental Info_82924

Environmental Impact Memorandum August 29, 2024 Township of West Orange Page 3 2.5 Surface Water No natural surface water features, including waterbodies (streams or lakes) or wetlands are present on the site. Additionally, no floodplain areas are present on the site, as explained in the Stormwater Management Report submitted as part of the initial application. Drainage patterns, including existing surface runoff conditions and proposed conditions, are also presented in the Stormwater Management Report. 2.6 Subsurface Water Appendix E of the Stormwater Management Report, Subsurface Investigation Report, documents subsurface water conditions. Groundwater seepage was encountered at depths ranging from approximately 4 to 9 feet and is estimated to be about 10 feet below grade. 2.7 Unique, Scenic and/or Historic Features The Station is a man-made feature and, to PSE&G’s knowledge, is not included on the New Jersey or National Historic Register for Essex County. 2.8 Existing Development Features PSE&G’s West Orange Switching Station is the predominant feature present on the site. The Station consists of several buildings: a multi-story brick building, a one-story control house, and two (2) additional smaller-footprint single-story buildings. The station yards are surfaced with three-quarter inch (¾”) crushed stone and comprises of various spread concrete pad foundations which support outdoor electrical process equipment. The 230kV electrical equipment is secured by an internal eight foot (8’) high chain-link fence. There are two (2) access driveways which exist along Mount Pleasant Avenue and one (1) access driveway along Prospect Avenue. A six foot (6’) high brick and mortar pillar and wrought iron fence secures the remaining property along Mount Pleasant and Prospect Avenues. PSE&G cannot maintain the fence due to its age and type of construction. Repairing old- fashioned wrought iron fencing is laborious, time-consuming, and costly. The fence is rusting and in disrepair and does not meet current safety standards. Photos of the fence, taken on August 28, 2024 by Project Manager Miguel Briones, are attached. The deteriorating condition of the fence was noted in a customer complaint on July 12, 2022. According to PSE&G’s files, the condition of the fence was a recurring issue in Zoning Board of Adjustment site plan/variance applications in 1992, 1997 and 2007.

customer complaint on July 12, 2022. According to PSE&G’s files, the condition of the fence was a recurring issue in Zoning Board of Adjustment site plan/variance applications in 1992, 1997 and 2007. The Board required