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[| ~ a Chie Consulting & Municipal ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Zoning Board October 31, 2024 Re: MPB Realty, LLC (ZB-22-13) Our File No. VWRZ0153.01 (60002) Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit Page 6 with 'C’ & ‘D’ Variances and Tree Removal Permit - Review #1 4. Revise the plans to provide an alternative for the one (1) proposed ALS (Serviceberry) due to proposed Juniperus, as these two (2) species provide the required hosts for the Cedar Apple Rust fungus. To prevent this infection, one (1) of the host species is removed. Our office recommends single stem Redbud to replace ALS. 5. Our office does not recommend providing TC (Hemlock) due to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, as well as its reduced performance in full sun locations. An alternative should be provided. 6. Revise the plans to provide shade trees along Rosney Terrace. Currently, the three (3) existing trees proposed to remain are a Flowering Pear at the corner, which is invasive and in poor condition, and two (2) Zelkova, which have poor form and are in decline. Our office recommends removing these trees and providing four (4) single stem Redbud along the Rosney Terrace. 7. The Applicant has proposed CXA (Appalachian Sedge) within the front yard landscaping; however, this species performs best in dry shaded locations. Instead, consider ornamental grasses, such as Blue Grama Grass, and flowering perennials, such as Catmint, Ornamental Onion, Black Eyed Susan, etc. 8. Revise the plans to increase the graphic size for proposed JVT (Taylor Juniper), as these appear to be smaller than a shrub. 9. Revise the plans to graphically depict mulch bed limits on the plans to delineate mulch beds from proposed sodded areas. F. LIGHTING COMMENTS 1. In accordance with Section 25-14.3 of the Ordinance, a minimum of 2.0 footcandles is required for parking areas; whereas the applicant has proposed a minimum of 0.6 footcandles. Staff notes that this meets IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) standards. 2. Provide the manufacturer's catalog cuts for proposed light poles and provide full ordering information for all light fixtures and poles, to prevent confusion during construction. Also, indicate the proposed Kelvin light color temperature. Currently, it appears some fixtures are indicated to be 5,000 Kelvin, which our office does not find

prevent confusion during construction. Also, indicate the proposed Kelvin light color temperature. Currently, it appears some fixtures are indicated to be 5,000 Kelvin, which our office does not find acceptable due to the unnatural bluish light of this color temperature. The Applicant is hereby advised that any revised plans or other documents submitted to the Board should be accompanied by a cover letter which addresses each of the comments in this review letter and also details any other changes that have been made to the plans as these may not be readily apparent. ‘S:\West OrangelZoning Board\VWRZ0153 01 - MPB Really, LLC\24-10-31 MPB Realty - Review No. 1 docx —