PB 24 18 560 Northfield Avenue Turtle Back Zoo West Orange Planner Report 10 17 2024

105 Grove Street, Suite 3 Montclair, NJ 07042 973.954.2677 www.NishuaneGroup.com MEMORANDUM TO: Township of West Orange Planning Board FR: Gerard M. Haizel, PP, AICP, Principal RE: PB-24-18 – 560 Northfield Avenue – Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Block 163, Lot 1 DT: October 17, 2024 The following is prepared on behalf of the West Orange Planning Board. The information is for advisory purposes only and is intended to assist the Board’s decision-making process. Below are descriptions of the projects based on the supplied plans and documentation as well as commentary on issues evident from them. Items Reviewed In preparation of this report, I have reviewed the following items: ● Township of West Orange Application Form for the Planning or Zoning Board of Adjustment dated September 13, 2024. ● Aerial Map for Komodo Dragon Exhibit and American Alligator Exhibit, Block 161, Lot 1, Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, consisting of one (1) sheet, dated 11-15-2019, prepared by Michael J. Piga, LLA of French & Parrello Associates. ● Conceptual Site Plan, Turtle Back Zoo Australian Outback, Essex County, New Jersey, consisting of one (1) sheet, dated 8-5-2024, prepared by French & Parrello Associates. ● Correspondence from Michael J. Piga, LLA of French & Parrello Associates to Township of West Orange, dated September 13, 2024, RE: Renovations to the Australian Outback Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ 08086.