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ESSEX COUNTY 900 BLOOMFIELD AVE, 973 VERONA NJ 07044 SVARGHESE@ESSEXCOUNTY.ORG 226-8500 ESSEX COUNTY X X X 560 NORTHFIELD AVE. 1 163 42 R-1 175 NORTHFIELD AVE. SHERIDAN AVE. X SEE ATTACHED LIST X

X COURTESY REVIEW County to renovate existing boardwalk in the Australian Outback Exhibit area. N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X

CONNELL FOLEY LLP 201 521 1000 MFLEDER@cONNELLFOLEY.COM 2510 PLAZA FIVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07311 FRENCH AND PARRELLO ASSOCIATES 732 312-9800 MICHAEL.PIGA@FPAENGINEERS.COM ONE NEWARK CENTR, 1085 RAYMOND BLVD., SUITE 601, NEWARK, NJ 07102 COMITO ASSOCIATES PC

G. REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCES. 4A) 4B) 4C-1) 4C-2) 4D) 4E) Please attach a written statement labeled “PROPOSAL”, describe the major elements of your proposal, and describe in detail the physical and use changes proposed. Please attach a written statement labeled “REASONS FOR RELIEF”, which fully answers 4C-1, 4C-2 or 4D (Special Reasons) AND part 4E (Negative Criteria). (For Cl variances only) The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in the peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardship under N.J.S.A. 40:55D- 70c(1). List in detail wherein this case conforms to this requirement, including, if applicable, reference to the exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the property, or the exceptional topographical conditions affecting the property which applicant contends warrants the granting of the variance. (For C2 variances only) State how the purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance requirements and the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment according to N.J.S.A 40:55D-70c(2). Please list all benefits of the deviation to the Township and any adverse effects. State how the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment to the Township. (For D variances only) State the special reasons under N.J.S.A 40:55D-70d affecting this property. The granting of this variance will not be substantially detrimental to the public good and will not substantially impair the intent of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. List in detail the reasons, among others, why the variance can be granted without being materially detrimental to the welfare of the community or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the neighborhood and zone. H. PLAT SUBMISSION 4F) Please list all maps and other exhibits accompanying this application. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION 1. NOTICE Applicant is responsible to publish and serve notice of this application in accordance with Zoning Board of Adjustment/Planning Board requirements; however, notice may not be served until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date. T:PLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc

served until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date. T:PLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc 45

09-13-2024 560 N0RTHFIELD AVE. NEW JERSEY ESSEX 163 1 96 09-13-2024

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September 13, 2024 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Re: Renovations to the Australian Outback Exhibit at the Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Ave West Orange NJ 08086 To Whom It May Concern, Essex County is proposing to make renovations to an existing deck pathway system for the Australian Outback exhibit at the Turtle Back Zoo. The deck system will consist of a 10’ wide ADA compliant ramp, a small observation deck area, a large concrete observation area and connections to different existing active areas. The decking will consist of a composite plank, and the handrails will be ADA compliant. Proposed ADA amenities will include: ornamental benches, ornamental trash receptacles, chain link fencing, signage, a plaza area with space for vendors, two rustic shade canopies for the animals of the Australian Outback exhibit, and increasing the gate entry into the existing prehistoric playground. There will be multiple access points to the renovated deck pathway system. The pathway connects to the main pathway, the petting farm, the Australian Outback Aviary and the prehistoric playground. While guests are walking on the proposed deck system, they will have the opportunity to rest at the proposed concrete plaza and at the small deck area. We hope this brief narrative provides the pertinent information to properly inform the public about this new and exciting Exhibit at the Turtle Back Zoo, whose continuing goal is to educate youth about animals and their habitats throughout the world.

Very truly yours, FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES, P.A. Michael J. Piga LLA Manager of Landscape Architecture _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Project Name September 13, 2024 FPA No. 528.051 Page 2