Filing Letter to Board in Response to M Bennett Email with Exhibits 12 02 2024

been properly invoked and exercised; and the Board having conducted a vote on this application on March 4, 2020; WHEREAS, the Applicant requested preliminary and final site plan approval with c(2) variances to replace and relocate existing pool and racquet facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, does the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange make the following findings of fact and conclusions of law with regard to this application: 1. This is an application for preliminary and final site plan approval with c(2) variances to replace and relocate existing pool and racquet facilities. 2. The Board reviewed the site plan and related drawings submitted by Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc., the Applicant’s engineer, which revised site plan is dated February 19, 2020, revised architectural plans submitted by A. James Tinson, R.A. dated December 19, 2020, as well as photographs of the property submitted to the Board. 3. The Board has recommended and the Applicant has agreed to the following additional conditions of approval: a. Subject to the Applicant’s compliance with all comments in the report of the Board Engineer; b. Subject to the Applicant’s compliance with all comments in the report of the Township Forester; c. Subject to the Applicant’s submission of a Sustainability Checklist describing the sustainable measures included in the proposed site and building improvements;

d. Subject to the Applicant’s installation of one or more new Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for automobiles parking in the existing or new parking spaces at the golf club; e. Subject to the Applicant’s further review of the need to install protective netting at other locations adjacent to roadways and pedestrian walkways to avoid golf balls from leaving the course and posing a safety hazard to the public; f. Subject to the submission of revised plans complying with this Resolution and the review memorandum of the Board Engineer and Township Planning Director, and listing conditions of approval on the plans; g. The Applicant shall supply the Township Planning Director with an Affidavit of Compliance with all conditions agreed to by the Applicant; h. All findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth herein are deemed conditions that are binding on the Applicant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following (8) c(2) variances requested by the Applicant are approved: SECTION REQUIRED | PROPOSED & NOW| VARIANCES APPROVED 25-8.1.f- Maximum accessory building | 1.5 -Locker room building: 29 | c(2) (4) height stories/15 ft.; feet -Snack bar building: 29 ft.; -Outdoor bar: 25.25 ft.; -Paddle hut: 23.5 ft.

25-8.4.a- Maximum fence height 4 feet -Golf protective netting: | c(2) (4) 100 ft.; -Paddle tennis courts: 16 ft.; -Pickle ball courts: 10 ft.; -Pool area: 5 feet. The Applicant’s engineer, architect, and professional planner, testified and the Board found that the above c(2) variances could be granted because the purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law would be furthered in that these deviations would maintain adequate light, air, and open space and would maintain a desirable visual environment; and the benefits of these c(2) variances would substantially outweigh any detriment and that there would be no detriment to the public good in that the new structures are replacing and removing much older structures, and that the new buildings will have improved functionality via the addition of pitched roofs, and the proposed and approved fencing will improve the safety of the property by conforming with the recommendations of experts and in the case of the pool area fence, state law. The proposed netting will not create a visual impact and there will be no impairment of the Township Zoning Plan. These deviations will provide a more modern, safe and enjoyable experience for both club members and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this application for preliminary and final site plan approval with c(2) variances to replace and relocate existing pool and racquet facilities is approved in accordance with the site plan, subject to the conditions set forth in this resolution.

The foregoing is a true copy of the resolution adopted by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange. WHA SEAN M@CAULEY, ACTING BOARD SECRETARY Dated: Y/ G7 2020 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD ROLL CALL VOTE ON ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD AT REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 4, 2020 Board Member Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Bagoff (Vice-Chair) x x Johnson (1° Alt.) x Smeraldo x Klein xX McCartney x Trenk x Wegner xX Weston (Chair) x x Williams x Wilkes x ROLL CALL VOTE ON ADOPTION OF MEMORIALIZED RESOLUTION OF ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD AT SPECIAL MEETING ON APRIL 3, 2020 Board Member Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Bagoff (Vice-Chair) x Johnson (1* Alt.) x Smeraldo x Klein xX

McCartney Trenk Wegner Weston (Chair) Williams Wilkes

RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Decided: October 4, 2017 Memorialized: November 1, 2017 CRESTMONT COUNTY CLUB Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval With “c” Variances 750 Eagle Rock Avenue Block 174, Lots 1 and 1.01 PB-17-08 WHEREAS Crestmont County Club (the “Applicant”) having an address at 750 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 having made application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval with variances for premises at 750 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange, NJ also known as Block 174, Lots 1 and 1.01 on the tax map of the Township of West Orange (the “Premises”); and WHEREAS the Board having conducted a public hearing on this application on September 6, 2017 and October 4, 2017; and WHEREAS the Applicant having appeared by its attorney Richard Angowski, Esq., and by witnesses Alan Ackerman, Wayne Jacques, RA, Jeff Morris, PE, PP, and Tim Clinton, and having received review letters from Board Consulting Engineer Eric Keller, PE, PP dated August 31, 2017 and September 29, 2017, and from Township Planner Paul Grygiel, AICP dated September 5, 2017 and September 25, 2017, and the Board having granted an opportunity for public comment, and having deliberated on the merits of the application, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: EVIDENCE SUBMITTED In summary, the following evidence was received and/or introduced in connection with this application: 4. A West Orange Planning Board application form, and the following: i. Proposal for “c(2)” parking variance; ii. Checklist; iii. Application for Tree Removal and Replacement Permit;

iv. Adjacent parcels in Borough of Roseland and Township of Livingston; Vv. Former Land Use Applications and Resolutions; vi. Site Plan prepared by Boswell Engineering dated August 24, 2017 last revised September 21, 2017 (17 Sheets); vii. Architectural Drawings prepared by Jefferson Group Architecture dated September 22, 2017 (5 Sheets); viii Steep Slope Analysis prepared by Boswell Engineering dated September 1, 2017 (2 Sheets); ix. Partial Topographic Survey prepared by Boswell Engineering dated April 18, 2017 (3 Sheets); and x. Storm Water Management Report prepared by Boswell Engineering dated June, 2017. 2. In addition, the Board also received the following: i. | Response Memo prepared by JGA Architectural Design dated September 4, 2017; and ii. | Response Memo from Boswell Engineering dated September 27, 2017. 3. The Board accepted into evidence the following testimonial exhibits: APPLICANT EXHIBITS A-1: A-2: A-3: A-4: A-5: Main Level Furniture Floor Plan, Page 4A, dated 9/1/17, JGA Architectural Design; Lower Level Floor Finishes Plan, Page 2, dated 9/1/17, JGA Architectural Design; Main Level Floor Finishes Plan, Page 4, dated 9/1/17, JGA Architectural Design; Proposed Exterior Renderings (2) (North and South facades) Guest & Member Entry View, Course View, Page 6, dated 9/1/17, JGA Architectural Design; Proposed Exterior Color Rendering — Finishes for Guest Entry, Roof, Ladies Lounge, Front & Side Elevations, Page 7, dated 9/1/17, JGA Architectural Design; Pool Plan, Page 26, dated 9/1/17, JGA Architectural Design;

A-7: A-9: A-10: A-11: Exterior Pool 3D Rendering, Page 27, dated 9/1/17, JGA Architectural Design; Lower Level Floor Plan, part of response letter dated 9/4/17; 3 drawings A1.0, A1.1, A3.1 by JGA (undated) issued in response to Bowman Memo dated 8/31/17 (Exhibit for Testimonial Purposes only); Color Rending Site Plan, Drawing No. 17-126-SP-1, dated 8/31/17, Boswell Engineering; Color Rendering Steep Slope Analysis-Existing Conditions, Drawing No. 17-126-SS- 1, dated 9/1/17, Boswell Engineering; Site Plan Drawing Set, 17 Sheets, Revised 8/24/17, Boswell Engineering B-1 Board Exhibits Color Photo of existing conditions on the property Color Photo of existing conditions on the property Richard J. Angowski, Jr., Esq., appeared on behalf of the Applicant and stated that the application was for improvements to the Crestmont County Club including renovations to the existing clubhouse entrances, pool deck, parking lot, utilities, and improvements elsewhere on site. Alan R. Ackerman was sworn and testified that he is the President of the Crestmont County Club. He stated that the club was 64 years old and has had renovations in the past, however, the proposed renovations would upgrade the Club's facilities and help to ensure its future competitiveness in the marketplace. He noted that renovations include upgrades to the existing interior infrastructure, increasing the size of the Donald Ross Room in the Clubhouse and enhancing the pool deck. There are currently 244 parking spaces and the upgrade would increase the number of spaces to 250. Mr. Ackerman stated that the Club membership capacity is 250 and there were currently 220 full-time adult members. He testified that the Club's parking lot was never full and that he estimated no more than 70 to 80 cars were at the Club for any event including major holidays. In response to Board questions Mr. Ackerman stated that if there was a large gathering which required additional parking the Club would make arrangements so that it would not create problems off-site. Mr. Ackerman noted that there was valet parking during major events. The Board noted

10. 11. that there had recently been a prior application to place a bubble over two of the tennis courts on the Club’s property and Applicant's attorney stated that this application would not conflict with the prior approval for those tennis bubbles. A Board Member noted he had visited the site and was concerned about large areas of stored materials such as trees, unscreened dumpsters and other debris. He introduced 2 photographs which were marked as Board Exhibit s B-1 and B-2 which were pictures of maintenance areas, cut trees, and trucks. Mr. Ackerman responded that the Club had thousands of trees on site which were managed and maintained by Club staff. The Club’s manager and agronomist from Rutgers University were identifying trees that are unhealthy so that they could be taken down, chopped up and removed from the property. He stated that it was not the Club’s intention to have stumps and/or tree debris remain on the property. In response to questions from the public Mr. Ackerman noted that rather than replacing the unhealthy trees with additional trees the Club was looking to replace them with fescue grasses which are more beneficial to the golf course and the environment in general. Wayne Jacques, RA was sworn and qualified as an expert in architecture. Mr. Jacques gave a description of the Clubhouse and the existing additions and the improvements which included removal of old porticos and construction of new porticos at both the Main Entrance and the Member's Entrance, expansion of the Donald Ross Dining Room, expansion of the restrooms, and new ADA accessible ramp. A new pool deck would be constructed and all exterior finishes would be upgraded to match the main Clubhouse. Mr. Jacques stated that the entire proposed area of additions totaled 4,279 sq ft. In response to Board questions Mr. Jacques testified that the truck loading dock would remain in the same area but would be extended with gates; the height of the building would not be increased; and the renovations would impact less than 10 percent of the overall building. Mr. Jacques then reviewed comments from the review letter by Bowman Consulting dated August 31, 2017. Applicant called Jeffrey Morris, PE, PP who was sworn and qualified as an expert in engineering and planning. Mr. Morris described the overall site plan and testified that the proposed area of outside improvements

led Jeffrey Morris, PE, PP who was sworn and qualified as an expert in engineering and planning. Mr. Morris described the overall site plan and testified that the proposed area of outside improvements were located primarily in the northerly portion of the Club near Eagle Rock Avenue. The auxiliary parking lot would be restriped and the existing exit driveway to Eagle Rock Avenue would be abandoned and a new egress driveway to Eagle Rock Avenue would be built. Vehicles would continue to enter the sigte from Laurel Avenue to the Clubhouse where there would be modifications to the existing porte cochere. The improved main parking lot 4