2023 07 10 Twp Resubmission Letter

Township of West Orange July 7, 2023 Page 4 of 12 3. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the proposed hours of operation for each restaurant. The proposed Popeyes will be open from 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM Sunday to Thursday and 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM Friday and Saturday. The proposed Sonic will be open 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM every day. 4. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the proposed frequency and hours for deliveries to each restaurant. Testimony will be provided regarding deliveries. 5. The Zoning Requirements table on sheet 5 of the site plan drawings shows that the existing site area is 40,971 sf and the proposed site area is 45,713 sf. In addition, it shows that the remainder of the Fundus Road right-of-way (25') is to be consolidated with lot 38. The Applicant must demonstrate to the Board that they have the right to claim ownership of this portion of the vacated right-of-way. Enclosed please find the Township of West Orange Ordinance #2185-08 declaring the vacation of the Fundus Road right-of-way, with half of the width being dedicated to the adjacent property. The second half was consequently dedicated to Lot 38. 6. It shows on sheet 5 that 3 electric vehicle parking spaces are proposed. We note that all 3 of the electric vehicle charging spaces are proposed along the westerly side of the site by the Popeye's restaurant. It is our recommendation that at lease 1 of the electric vehicle parking spaces be provided by the Sonic restaurant. The Site Plan (Sheet 5 of 20) has been revised to reduce the proposed electric vehicle parking spaces to one (1) space as required by the Township of West Orange Land Use Regulations. 7. As required by §25-12.6 of the Ordinance, at least 1 of the electric vehicle charging stations shall be accessible for people with disabilities. The Grading Plan (Sheet 6 of 20) has been revised to demonstrate the proposed electric vehicle charging station will be accessible. 8. The Applicant should address the Board regarding how the proposed restaurants at the site will operate. It is our understanding that car hop service will be provided for the Sonic restaurant in the 9 parking spaces along the easterly side of the site. Testimony will be provided regarding site operations. 9. It shows on sheet 5 that an island is proposed between the entrance and exit lanes at the westerly driveway. The Applicant should

of the site. Testimony will be provided regarding site operations. 9. It shows on sheet 5 that an island is proposed between the entrance and exit lanes at the westerly driveway. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the feasibility of redesigning the island in order to minimize the likelihood that vehicles will attempt to make an illegal left turn when exiting the site. The Site Plan (Sheet 5 of 20) has been revised to increase the size of the proposed island to further restrict left turn movements.