2025 02 25 Township Resubmission Letter

Township of West Orange February 25, 2025 Page 7 of 11 6. The architectural plans show bollards at several locations along the rear of the building. Therefore, the bollards must be shown on sheet 5. The Site Plan (Sheet 5 of 23) has been revised to propose bollards in accordance with the architectural plans. 7. It shows on sheet 5 of the site plan drawings that the proposed electric vehicle parking space will be located along the westerly side of the building. It is our recommendation that the electric vehicle charging station be located adjacent to one of the handicap accessible parking spaces so that it will be accessible for people with disabilities. The Site Plan (Sheet 5 of 23) has been revised to provide an accessible electric vehicle charging station with an accessible route to the proposed building. 8. It shows on sheet 5 that a 10’x25 masonry trash enclosure is proposed at the southeast corner of the site. The Applicant should provide testimony to the Board to demonstrate that the proposed trash enclosure will have adequate capacity to accommodate the trash and recyclables that will be generated from each restaurant. The trash enclosure was relocated to be 28.9’ from the rear property line. The trash enclosure now consists of three (3) separate 10’ x 10’ staggered enclosure areas. Testimony will be provided regarding the methods of collection and frequency. 9. It shows on sheet 5 that the proposed trash enclosure will be located close to the rear property line. We note that the property in question abuts an existing residential neighborhood. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the anticipated frequency and hours of pickup. Our office is concerned with the potential noise and odor impacts on the adjoining residential properties. The trash enclosure was relocated to be 28.9’ from the rear property line. The trash enclosure now consists of 3 separate 10’ x 10’ staggered enclosure areas. Testimony will be provided regarding the methods of collection and frequency. 10. It states in the Acoustical Evaluation that that Lewis S. Goodfriend & Associates (LSG & A) understands that a 6 ft tall board on board is proposed at the south and west sides of the site. However, that plans do not show that a fence is proposed. This discrepancy must be resolved. In addition, the Acoustical Evaluation recommends constructing the fence with two layers of ¾

of the site. However, that plans do not show that a fence is proposed. This discrepancy must be resolved. In addition, the Acoustical Evaluation recommends constructing the fence with two layers of ¾ inch plywood with overlapping joints, with the two layers on the same side of the supports. The Site Plan (Sheet 5 of 23) and Construction Details (Sheet 16 of 23) have been revised to propose a six (6) foot high vinyl fence with no gaps as recommended by the acoustical report. 11. It states on page 12 of the Environmental Impact Statement that a 2,500 gallon grease trap is proposed for each building. However, the plans show that only one building is proposed. This discrepancy must be resolved. In addition, a detail of the proposed grease trap must be added to the plans. The Environmental Impact Statement has been revised to eliminate the discrepancy, one grease trap is proposed for each use. The Construction Details (Sheet 17 of 23) provides a detail of the proposed grease trap.