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——— SS = che Consulting & Municipal ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Zoning Board December 11, 2024 Re: Jose De Oliveira (ZB-23-11 - Amended) Our File No. VWRZ0055.01 Bulk Variance - Review #2 Page 2 e A statement entitled “Reasons for Relief” which sets forth the reasons why the requested variance should be granted. ¢ A copy of an executed Retaining Wall Easement between Joel Thomas Newman and Ashley Newman (Grantor) and Jose Marcos De Oliveira and Jennifer De Oliveira (Grantee). e Adescription of a 1.50 foot Easement on Tax Lot 2.01 Block 55.06 to Benefit Tax Lot 1.01 Block 55.06 prepared by Daniel E. Parker, PLS dated April 4, 2024. e A Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Paid from the Office of the Tax Collector dated September 3, 2024 which states that the taxes on Bock 55.06, Lot 1.01 are paid until July 31, 2024 and the 2024 sewer charges are paid in full. ¢ A Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Paid from the Office of the Tax Collector dated September 3, 2024 which states that the taxes on Bock 55.06, Lot 2.01 are paid until August 1, 2024 and the 2024 sewer charges are paid in full. e A Buffer Report which lists the owners of property within 200 ft of Block 55.06, Lot 1.01 prepared by the Office of the Assessor dated August 30, 2024. ¢ A copy of a June 7, 2024 letter from Mirza K. Baig, PE with KSI Engineering, PC to Mr. Jose M. De Oliveira which addresses the existing grading of the site. e A set of 8 photographs which show views of the side and rear yards post retaining wall installation. e Asset of 9 photographs which show the pre-construction and post-construction conditions of the property. ¢ Accopy of West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolution for Case Number ZB-23- 11 which was adopted on August 15, 2024. This resolution dismissed the prior application of Jose De Oliveira without prejudice. We have reviewed the information submitted in support of this application and offer the following comments: A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The property in question is a nearly rectangular tract located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Northfield Avenue and Bradford Terrace. It has an area of 10,995.93 sf or approximately 0.252 acres and is located in the R-5 Zoning District. The property in question is currently occupied by a 2-story single family residential dwelling. Retaining walls

of 10,995.93 sf or approximately 0.252 acres and is located in the R-5 Zoning District. The property in question is currently occupied by a 2-story single family residential dwelling. Retaining walls currently exist on the northerly and easterly sides of the property. It is our understanding that the Applicant recently replaced the existing retaining walls on the northerly and easterly sides of the property. The Applicant is now seeking variance approval to allow the new retaining walls, which exceed 6 ft in height, to remain. 'S:\Wesl Orange\Zoning BoardiVWRZ0055 01 - Jose De Oliveira\24-10-17 Amended Review #1.docx