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Supporting Documentation · Dec 19, 2024

4867 7883 8253 1 WO ZBA 10 Ridge Friedman Application

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Existing and proposed grading at two (2) foot contour intervals or five (5) foot intervals if the grade is more than fifteen (15%) percent with spot elevations at all building corners and critical locations. The finished floor elevation of all building floors with direct access to the outside. All existing wooded areas and individual specimen trees greater than six (6) inches in diameter indicating what is to be removed and what is to remain. A proposed planting plan and planting schedule indicating the location, the species’ common and botanical names, size, quantity and planting instructions for all plant material to be installed including trees, shrubs and ground covers prepared by a professional landscape architect, All areas to be seeded and/or sodded, The location and construction details of all proposed retaining walls, fencing and earthen berms. All buffer areas proposed to separate land uses and to screen unsightly areas. The location and all proposed construction details for all proposed and existing signs, The location and identification of all proposed open spaces, parks or recreation areas and facilities, 10. Environmental impact study, 11. A copy ofa tree removal permit or application for same if applicable. Utilities and Drainage Data. 1. The location, size and capacity of all existing storm drainage facilities, including catch basins which are directly impacted by the proposed development, whether on or off-site and the limits of any flood hazard area affecting the site. All proposed storm drainage facilities, transmission lines, fire hydrants, etc., as well as calculations showing their adequacy. The location and size of all proposed water supply facilities including wells, storage facilities, transmission lines, fire hydrants, etc., as well as calculations showing their adequacy. The location and size of all proposed sanitary sewer mains as well as the location and construction details and calculations to indicate adequacy. Plans for the storage and collection of all solid waste. All off-site and on-site easements which may be required together with copies of legal documentation to support the grant of such easements. The location and type of all other underground utilities,

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caller Ge ]Mee Ee 1 hve VL CHAPTER _25-51.7.2_ SHALL BE AND ERREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51L.7.2 Major Site Plan Requirements - Final Stage. A complete application for a final major site plan shall include all applicable administrative requirements as delineated in subsection 25-51,2 and the following information on one (1) or more maps or attached to the application form if it cannot be mapped, a... Verification that all of the conditions of the preliminary approval have been met. b, A map or maps which comply with this chapter depicting that portion of the project for which final approval is being requested, C, 'A developer's agreement if required by the preliminary approval. d. A statement indicating the reasons for any deviations from approved preliminary site plan. 8, Any off-tract improvement contributions if required. £ Four (4) copies of a map, referred to as a "Run Card", depicting the location of all fire hydrants within the subject property, and depicting the surrounding streets, based on a scale of one (1) inch equaling four hundred (400) feet, and contained on an eight and one-half by eleven (8.5 x-11) inch paper within an area not to exceed seven and one-half (7.5) inches in width and eight (8) inches in height, VI. CHAPTER 25-51.8 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-518 Conditional Use Requirements. No conditional use application shall be considered complete unless it fully conforms with Subsections 25-51.2, 25-51.6 and 25-51.7.1 as well as the following requirements: a. A notation indicating the section of this chapter that allows the conditional use as proposed. b. A listing ofthe conditional use standards that apply to the subject proposal. VIN. CHAPTER 25-51.9 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51.9....C" Variance Requirements,No "c" or bulk variance application shall be considered complete unless it fully conforms with subsection 25-51.2 as well as the following requirements: a. A map, either in conformance with subsections 25-513, 25-51.4, 25-515, 25-51.6 and 25-51.7.1 or ifthe application is to be bifurcated, a separate map, signed and sealed by an architect, engineer, planner or surveyor which provides sufficient data (i.c., setbacks, lot

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area, existing and proposed structures, etc.) upon which a decision can be based. b. A statement or legal brief which clarifies why the “c" variance should be granted, Particular attention should be paid to the contents of N.LS.A. 40:55D-70c, applicable case law and relevant Township Ordinances and N.J. Statutes, IX. CHAPTER 25-5110 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51.10 "D" Variance Requirements. No "d" or use variance application shall be considered complete unless it fully conforms with subsection 25-51.2 as well as the following requirements; a. A map, either in conformance with subsection 25-51.3, 25-51.4, 25-51.5, 25-51.6 or 25-51.7.1 or if the application is to be bifurcated, a separate map, signed and sealed by an architect, engineer, planner or surveyor which provides sufficient data (ie. setbacks, lot area, existing and proposed structures, etc.) upon which a decision can be based. b, A statement or legal brief which clarifies why the "d" variance should be granted and the “special reasons" that pertain to the subject proposal. Particular attention should be paid to the contents of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d, applicable case law and relevant Township Ordinances and NJ, Statutes. c. A planning report prepared by a licensed Professional Planner and a traffic report prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer. The Board may waive the provision of such reports at its discretion, XxX, CHAPTER 25-5115 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51.15 Site Plan Review Advisory Board. a. Establishment. There is hereby established a Site Plan Review Advisory Board to assist the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Adjustment and site plan applicants. This Committee shall be comprised of: 1. Director of Planning 2. Township Engineer 3. A Class IV member of the Planning Board who shall hold no other municipal office, appointed by the Planning Board 4. A member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment appointed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment Zoning Official o~ (ey 6. Construction Official Representatives of the Building Department, Fire Department, Health Department

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and Police Department, b, Review. The Site Plan Review Advisory Board shall review all applications that require major site plan approval, The applicant shall be notified, in writing not less than seven (7) days before, of the date on which the application shall be reviewed by the Site Plan Review Advisory Board. The applicant shall be invited to attend, either alone or accomparied by an attorney, architect, engineer and any other experts the applicant chooses, The Site Plan Review Advisory Board shall issue its reconunendations on every application, in writing. These recommendations shall be filed with the secretary of .. the proper board and a copy shall be mailed to the applicant. c. Post Approval Review A request by an applicant to change one or more aspects of a site plan previously approved by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be reviewed by the'Site Plan Review Advisory Board to determine whether such changes ace considered substantial. Any changes determined to be substantial shall require amended sité plan approval from the Board that granted the orginal approval, d. Time for Decisions. Referral of an application to the Site Plan Review Advisory Board shall not extendithe time within which the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment must act upon such application pursuant to the MLUL AI =60u REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES Any Ordinances of the Township which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. AU. SEVERABILITY If any part of this Ordinance shall be deemed invalid, such parts shall be severed and the invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of this Ordinance. XUL ERRECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the law. Her ecu[ists (ato, Council President Robert arisi, Mayor zee ll» aren J, arfevale, Municipal Clerk Introduced: January 6, 2015 Adopied: February 10, 20145

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s ( Legislative Historw This ordinance is drafted as part of an overhau! of the Municipal Code governing the process and procedures for application to the Township of West Orange Planning Department and the Township of West Orange Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment. This ordinance follows a series of recommendations made by the Township of West Orange Planning Board to the Township of WestOrange Council for consideration and implementation. This overhaul creates two (2) separate categories of site plan review for: (1) Minor Site Plan Requirements and (2) Major Site Plan Requirements, In addition, the ordinance transforms the previously established Technical Advisory Committee to a “Site Plan Review Advisory Board,” as enabled by the Municipal Land Use Law. 4843-4662-3520, v1

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2448-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SECTIONS 51.16, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE (REVISION OF ZONING ORDINANCE) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinarice is fo incorporate a Sustainability checklist as part of the major/minor site plan, subdivision application process in an effort to create a more sustainable community and further the objectives of the Sustainability Plan included in the Township’s Master Plan Updated adopted by the Township af West Orange Planning Board in 2010. The ‘Sustainability checklist shall incorporate and encourage green building and sustainability measures for various aspects of :zoning and planning, but zoning and planning approval shall not be conditioned upon any particular rating. | 4 I. CHAPTER 25-51.16. SHALL BE ADDED AND READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-51.16 Sustainable Building and Design Standards. All applicants for major and/or minor site plan ‘and/or subdivision approval shall complete a Sustainability checklist form as a completeness item. a, The Township shall incorporate the current version of “Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Rating System,” which includes rating systems for LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation promulgated by the US Green. Building Council, b. The Sustainability checklist form shall incorporate proposed green energy and water conservation measures including: 1. The name of any LEED Accredited Professionals working on the project. 2. A list of appliances, fixtures and construction techniques which meet U.S. EPA'sEnergy Star and WaterSense standards. ; 3. A list of green and recycled building materials used in construction, renovation, and maintenance, 4, A Waste Management Plan for recycling and/or reusing 60 percent of all construction and demolition waste generated in projects larger than $25,000 outlining where waste will be sent for recycling, reuse, reprocessing, or disposal, together with a letter from each of the recipient facilities, 5. Use of any water efficient landscaping. 6, Use of any on-site renewable energy systems such as: i. Solar ii. Wind iii, Geothermal As af Aprtl 2, 2015 ome ne

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7. Details of roofing materials designed to reduce the urban heat island effect such as: i. Construction of roof top gardens to reduce solar gain in summer and insulate in winter li, Use of roofing materials that are no darker than a light gray or demonstrate how alternate roofing materials reduce the urban heat island effect 8. Details of any sustainable stormwater systems employed such as: i. Bioswales/ raingardens ii. Permeable surfaces iii. Grey water systems ; iv, Retention and detention facilities v, Continuous trenching 9. A list of native and’ well adapted ‘species used in landscaping to eliminate the need for fertilization and pesticides. c. For each of the items listed on the Sustainability checklist form applicants must indicate the extent to which they are incorporating such a measure in the project or, alternatively, indicate the reason(s) why the measure is not being incorporated in the project. | DT REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES { Any Ordinances of the Township which are in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. TV. SEVERABILITY If any part of this Ordinance shall be deemed invalid, such parts shall be severed and the invalidity thereof shall not affect the remaining parts of this Ordinance. Vv. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication in accordance with the law. (Po Lffh... HUALLLAA J enry Gyéging, Counc President arenJ/Carhevale, Municipal Clerk Introduced: April 14, 2015 Adopted: May 12, 2014 Aa of April 2, 2017

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2448-15 Legislative History The purpose of this ordinance is implement measures to further the objectives of the Sustainability Plan included in the Township of West Orange’s Master Plan Update adopted by the Township of West Orange Planning Board in 2010. Specifically this ordinance incorporates a Sustainability checklist as part of the minor site plan, subdivision and/or major site plan, subdivision applications process whereby applicants will have to disclose whether certain efforts have been made to utilize sustainability measures and obtain a rating accordingly. The ratings systems is adopted fom the current version of the “Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Rating System,” which includes rating systems for LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation promulgated by the US Green Building Council, While the submission of a Sustainability checklist shall be mandatory for the zoningand planning approval, zoning and planning approval shall not be conditioned upon a specific rating under LEED, A proposed Sustainability checklist shall resemble the following:, ,

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2464-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, SECTIONS 8.4, 9.9, 9.10, and 11.10 and CHAPTER 32, SECTION 3, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE (REVISION OF VARIOUS ZONING ORDINANCES) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY that Chapter 25 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange be and are hereby amended as follows: L PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to make additional revisions as part of the overhaul and revision of the Township of West Orange Code governing various aspects of zoning and planning consistent with recommendations provided from the West Orange Planning Board and adopted by the Township of West Orange Council. H. CHAPTER 25-8.4 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS AMENDED AND SUPERCEDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 25-8.4 Walls and Fences. ‘Walls and fences are permitted under the following conditions: a. Walls and fences which: are not more than fifty (50%) percent solid are permitted anywhere on thé property, in all districts, provided they are not higher than four (4) feel, b. Solid walls and fences not higher than six (6) feet are permitted in the rear yard and on the side property line up-to the rear line of the applicant's house. If the distance on eachside of such a fence is more than five (5) feet to each adjacent house, such solid fence may be located in the side property up to the front of the applicant's house. c. In all nonresidential districts, fences or walls not exceeding six (6) feet in height shall be permitted in the side and rear yards provided the fence or wall is not closer than five (5) feet at any point to a principal building in a residential district. d. [a all nonresidential districts, a fence or wall to be used for screening may not exceed six (6) feet in height, e. In all districts the finished side of the fence must face away from the applicant'sproperty, {, The use of barbed and/or razor wire is prohibited in all districts, gq Electrical wire fence is prohibited in all districts. pay No fence as described in this section may be constructed in any district without a written application being made to the Zoning Officer who shall issue a permit after compliance with the following fee schedule: 1. A fifty ($50.00) dollar fee for erection in any residential district. 2. Aone hundred ($100.00) dollar fee

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Zoning Officer who shall issue a permit after compliance with the following fee schedule: 1. A fifty ($50.00) dollar fee for erection in any residential district. 2. Aone hundred ($100.00) dollar fee for erection in any nonresidential district.

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