2025 02 25 Township Resubmission Letter

Township of West Orange February 25, 2025 Page 10 of 11 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. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 9 of 23) has been revised accordingly. 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. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 9 of 23) has been revised accordingly. 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. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 9 of 23) has been revised to remove the referenced existing trees and provided additional trees more suitable for their location next to the proposed sidewalk. 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. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 9 of 23) has been revised accordingly. 8. Revise the plans to increase the graphic size for proposed JVT (Taylor Juniper), as these appear to be smaller than a shrub. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 9 of 23) has been revised accordingly. 9. Revise the plans to graphically depict mulch bed limits on the plans to delineate mulch beds from proposed sodded areas. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 9 of 23) has been revised to graphically depict mulch bed limits and sod 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. Information. No response required. 2. Provide the manufacturer’s catalog cuts for

s proposed a minimum of 0.6 footcandles. Staff notes that this meets IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) standards. Information. No response required. 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