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Consulting & Municipal ENGINEERS ASSOCIATES Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Zoning Board October 31, 2024 Re: 7. MPB Realty, LLC (ZB-22-13) Our File No. VWRZ0153.01 (60002) Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit Page 4 with ‘C’ & 'D' Variances and Tree Removal Permit - Review #1 It shows on sheet 5 of the site plan drawings that the proposed electric vehicle parking space will be located along the westerly side of the building. It is our recommendation that the electric vehicle charging station be located adjacent to one of the handicap accessible parking spaces so that it will be accessible for people with disabilities. It shows on sheet 5 that a 10’x25 masonry trash enclosure is proposed at the southeast corner of the site. The Applicant should provide testimony to the Board to demonstrate that the proposed trash enclosure will have adequate capacity to accommodate the trash and recyclables that will be generated from each restaurant. It shows on sheet 5 that the proposed trash enclosure will be located close to the rear property line. We note that the property in question abuts an existing residential neighborhood. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the anticipated frequency and hours of pickup. Our office is concerned with the potential noise and odor impacts on the adjoining residential properties. 10. It states in the Acoustical Evaluation that that Lewis S. Goodfriend & Associates (LSG & A) understands that a 6 ft tall board on board is proposed at the south and west sides of the site. However, that plans do not show that a fence is proposed. This discrepancy must be resolved. In addition, the Acoustical Evaluation recommends constructing the fence with two layers of % inch plywood with overlapping joints, with the two layers on the same side of the supports. 11. It states on page 12 of the Environmental Impact Statement that a 2,500 gallon grease trap is proposed for each building. However, the plans show that only one building is proposed. This discrepancy must be resolved. In addition, a detail of the proposed grease trap must be added to the plans. 12. Sheet 5 shows a stop bar where the easterly drive aisle intersects the drive aisle along the front of the building. !n our opinion, a stop bar at this location is unnecessary and should be removed. 13. Sheet 5 should be revised to

he easterly drive aisle intersects the drive aisle along the front of the building. !n our opinion, a stop bar at this location is unnecessary and should be removed. 13. Sheet 5 should be revised to label all of the proposed on-site traffic signs. 14. The plans should be revised to include the following details: a) Type ‘A’ Inlet. b) Concrete encasement of pipes. ¢c) Traffic sign post. Cc. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMMENTS 1. S:\West OrangelZoning BoardiVWRZ0153 01 - MPB Realty, LLC\24-10-31 MPB Really - Review No 1 docx The proposed development will result in the disturbance of more than 1 acre. As a result, it is classified as a Major Development and is subject to the stormwater management requirements set forth in §25-29.4 of the Ordinance.