TFE 81 Northfield Interpretation Request Application Digital Copy 1142416095411

WATERS, MCPHERSON, MCNEILL A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION ATTORNEYS AT LAW SECAUCUS — NEW YORK MEADOWLANDS OFFICE 300 LIGHTING Way P.O. Box 1560 JAMES M. SPANARKEL, Esq. SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY 07096 E-mail Member of NJ. & N.Y. Bars (201) 863 — 4400 js@lawwmm.com www.lawwmm.com Direct Dial Fax (201) 319-5740 (201) 863-2866 November 4, 2024 Via UPS Overnight Diana Chandler-Zimmermann Zoning Board Secretary Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Re: Notice of Request for Interpretation of Zoning Ordinance Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(a) and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-72 (As Applicable) Applicant: Northfield Avenue Realty Associates, LLC 81 Northfield Avenue, Block 71.01, Lot 43 OB-1 Zone Dear Ms. Chandler-Zimmermann: This firm represents Northfield Avenue Realty Associates, LLC (“NAR”), owner of the real property located at 81 Northfield Ave, West Orange, New Jersey (designated as Block: 71.01, Lot: 43 on the Official Tax Map of the Township) in connection with the above-referenced application seeking interpretation by the West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Board”) with respect to the Township’s zoning ordinance (the “Application”) as described in greater detail in the materials submitted herewith. , Enclosed herewith please find a check in the sum of $200 to cover the required application fee, along with an original and four copies each of the following documents in support of the Application: 3) #1609397v1 Zoning Application and checklist (with rider disclosing ownership of corporate applicant attached thereto); Letter brief in support of request for interpretation; Site diagram/drawing; Applicant’s Form W-9; Communication from Township Tax Collector confirming payment of property taxes

Diana Chandler-Zimmermann Zoning Board Secretary November 4, 2024 to date; and 6) Copy of correspondence and check to Township Tax Assessor requesting certified list of property owners within 200 feet of the subject property (a copy of said list will be provided upon receipt). With respect to any other items referenced in any portion of the Board’s application materials, a waiver for same is respectfully requested given that the instant application simply seeks an interpretation of the Township zoning ordinance and is not a site plan or similar application and thus not necessary in allowing the Board As per the Board’s application instructions, an electronic copy of the Application is also being submitted by email as well. If an escrow is needed to be established for this file, please let us know the amount required and we will make arrangements to submit same immediately. Should you have any questions or should any additional information or materials be required to process this application, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 201-319- 5740 or by email at js@lawwmm.com. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, WATERS, McPHERSON, McNEILL, P.C. pv A San tlA ‘James M. Spanarkel Enclosures #1609397v1

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APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR/MINOR SITE PLAN: p. y B HECK) Paper ic CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED ITEMS: *C” AND “D” APPLICATIONS: INTERPRETATIONS AND APPEALS All items below are required: please complete and submit to Board Secretary: Included « Waiver * Waiver * Waiver * Requested® Requested* Waiver « Included Waiver Completed Application Form — Original and 4 Paper-and one Digital including: * The'written proposal List of vatiances being requested Property information: Applicant and owner information Statement or legal brief which clarifies why the variance should be grated and spétific reasons'or hardship that pertains to the proposal, or * in the case.of'an appeal or interpretation, a statement‘or legal brief that clarifies the position of the applicant Survey — original signed and sealed ‘by: New Jersey licensed ‘Land Surveyor — {original and:4 copies and one-digital) Site Plan, all dimensions; including setbacks, must be shown and prepared by: New Jersey licensed Professional except for an owner-occupied, ‘Single-family home, in which case the Property owner may prepare the site plan (original and 4 copies and-one digital) Moor plans, all dimensions tiust be shown-prepared by New Jersey licensed Architectexcept: for an owner-occupied, single-family’ home,-in-which case'the property owner may prepare the floor plan (original and 4 copies and one digital) List of property owners within 200° certified by the Municipal Tax:Assessor (original and'4 copies Proof that tae have been paid, certified by the Municipal Tax Collector (original-and 4 copies and one digital)— - 7 A200? radius map, (original and 4'copies and one digital) Application fee (non-refimdable) Elevations of three sides, in:case.of an existing. structure with'no. proposed structural.changes, photographs may be-used (original and 4:copies:and one digital) Waiver © Height dimensions to beinclude:on all elevations (original:and 4 copies and one digital) id All plans and documents for West:Otange COAH requirements. For all Major Subdivision applications, major site;plan applications and.all applications applying for‘a “D” vatiance, a Planner’s:report prepared by a New Jersey licensed Planner must be submitted (original and copies and‘one.digital) N/A ¢ For all Major Subdivisioi applications, and:majorsite-plan applications, a Traffic Study Prepared by a:New Jersey

Jersey licensed Planner must be submitted (original and copies and‘one.digital) N/A ¢ For all Major Subdivisioi applications, and:majorsite-plan applications, a Traffic Study Prepared by a:New Jersey licensed Engineer must be subinitted (original andi4 copies and.one digital) N/A » All Site Plan applications must submita tree removal application and a tree replacement plan - and provide a report according to Chapter 31 of the West Orange'general ordinances (original and 4 copies and.one digital) Your application will not be deemed coniptete unless-all of these items are-included It is absohitely necessary that all dimensions:and elevations be shown on the site plan and floor plan. Please note: other materials may be requested by-the Planning Director of Board Members

- TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ENS Sibir: Full Legal Name: _ Northfield Avenue Realty Associates, LL! (Last) First) Mailing Address: 399 Monmouth Street, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) * Telephone Number: (609) 944-4050 Email: Is the Applicant an: 0 Individual, C1 Corporation, 0) Partnership, D{ Other limited liability company If the Applicant is a corporation or partnership, a list of the names and-addresses of persons having a 10% :, interest or more in the corporation or partnership must be attached, Relationship of the applicant to the property: (& Owner, 0 Tenant or Lessee, 11 Purchaser under contract (with consent of owner, ) Other (please specify). If the applicant is not the owner of the property in question, the applicant must submit an affidavit with the owner(s) authorization to proceed with this process. B. PROPERTY. OWNER | 1 Check here if same as applicant. If the owner is not the applicant, please complete the following: Owner's Name: Address: Telephone Number: (a | Block Number(s): 71.01 : : Lot Number(s): 43 Tax Plate: 3 Zone of Property:_OB-1 The location of the property is approximately 100 feet‘from the intersection of, Northfield Ave Hutton Ave and (closest intersection.) Has there been any previous Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board hearings involving this property? 0 Yes, Date(s): -& No If yes, please-attach copies of the written decisions: adopted by the Board to each application. Please attach a list of all contiguous or adjacent property owned by the applicant or owner. MY None Is this property listed in “The Historic Sites Survey” prepared by Robert Guter 7/9/1992 O Yes {No TAPLANNENG.ARDIDacumentt Library PA-ZBA Application 4-20-1S.due

Indicate the type of application being submitted, check all boxés that apply. Noie.that more than o1 may be necessary, please indicate the number of each type needed; 1) & Interpretation of ordinance or map. 2) C Appeal of action of Zoning Officer. 3) D Variance “C1” Reason: C1 shape of Propetty; o physical features; C] exceptional situation. 4) O Variance “C2”, 5) O Variance “D”, . ne variance 6) ( Subdivision without variances: major; C1 minor; O preliminary; C1 final; Opielitninaty and final, 7) O Subdivision with variances: Hl major; O minor; O preliminary; 0 final; Opretiminary and final, 8) O Site Plan: C1 pretiininary; J final; Opreliminary and final; O with variances; O without:variances. 9) O Amended Site Plan. 10). C1 Conditional Use, 11) CConceptual, 12) CO Home Professional Office. 13) O Home Occupation. 14) © Soil Removal Peimit. Please list the specific Sections of the Ordinance for which a variance fssought. If additional space is required, please attach a list, Section: N/A- 3; Proposed: - ni ; Description: Section: 3 Description: Section: 3 Description: ; Description: Existing Use of the Property Briefly describe the major elements of your. ‘proposal: (a more detailed description is required in Section G.) Office building with accompanying parking lot ‘The property is (Square feet); 1.988 (actes) Impervious ‘Surface Coverage: Present: N/A ; Proposed: Building Coverage: Present: N/A 5 Proposed: Is the property located: ~ Within 200 feet of another municipality? O Yes BNo Adjacent to:an existing of proposed county road? O Yes No Adjacent to other county: land? O Yes No Adjacent to a state highway? O Yes CA No: TAPLANNING.HRDIDincumene Librars\PB-ZBA Application $-20-1Sitoc

The following information is respectfully Tequested to enable the Boatd to facilitate the prdcessing of this application: APPLICANT’S:ATTORNEY; James M. Spanarkel, Esq. Telephone Number: (204 863-4400 __Email:_ js@lawwmm.com Address; Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C., 300 Lighting Way, 7th Fl, Secaucus, NJ 07096 APPLICANT'S ENGINEER: Telephone Number:( —_) Email: Address: be APPLICANT'S ARCHITECT: ws Telephone Number: (. —) Email: Address: APPLICANT'S PLANNER: Telephone Number: ( —) Email: Address: OTHER EXPERT(S): Telephone Nurber:( +) Email: Address: [Enecessary, please list any additional experts below, including address, telephone number and email address: TAPLANNING BRD\Document Librar,\PB-ZitA Application 4420-15 toe

4A) 4B) 4C-1) 4C-2) Please attach a written statement labeled “PROPOSAL”, describe the major elements of your proposal, and describe in detail the physical and use changes proposed. Please attach‘a written statement labeled “REASONS FOR RELIEF”, which fully answers 4C-1, 40-2 or 4D (Special Reasons) AND part 4E (Negative Criteria). (For CZ variances only) The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in the peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardship under N.J.S.A. 40:55D- 70c(1). List in detail wherein this case.conforms to this tequirement, including, if applicable, reference to the exceptional narrownéss, shallowness, or shape of the property, or the exceptional topographical conditions affecting the property which applicant contends warrants the granting of the variance, (For C2 variances only) State how the purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance requirements and the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment according to NJ.S:A 40:55D-70e(2). Please list all benefits of the deviation to the Township and any adverse effects. State how the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment to the Township. (For D variances orily) State ‘She special reasons under NULS:A 40:55D-70d affecting this property, The ‘granting of this variance willinot be Substantially detrimental to the public good and will not substantially impair the intent of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. List in detail the Teasons, among others, why the variance can be'granted without being materially detrimental to the welfare of the community or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the neighborhood and-zone, 48) Please [ist alfmaps:and other exhibits accompanying this application. Attach an additional sheet if hecessary, ITEM SIGNED BY. DATE/REVISION Survey William Heid Assocs. October , 8, 1999 Applicant is responsible to publish and serve notice of this application in accordance with Zoning Boatd of Adjustment/Planning Board requirements; however, notice may not be served wntil this application is certified as complete:and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date. TAPLANNING. BRD\Document Cibrary\PB-ZBA AAppllediion 420-13. due

SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANT'S VERIFICATION T hereby certify that the above statements made by me and the information contained in the Papers submitted in connection with thi application are true. I'am aware that if any of the foregoing statements. are willfully false, I am subject to punishment, SM Date:_10/21/24 . aS) ~ Should the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment havea full and heavy agenda, or discussion and meeting regarding this app! ication requiring carrying the matter pastthe statue time limit, thé applicant grants permission for such‘an e} Applicant's Signature; CONTINUANCE NWite e) Date: 10/21/24 4 % Applicant’s Signature: OWNER’S AUTHORIZATION ~ MUST BE SIGNED: Thereby certify that I reside at__399 Monmouth Street, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520 in the County of __Mercer = __and the State of New Jersey and that Iam the owner of all that Gertain lot, pféte or parcel of land’ known as Block(gy_71.01 : Lot(s) __ 43 on thé ‘Tax Map. of West Orangewhich property is: the subject’ of the above application, and that-said application is hereby authorized by me, Furthermore, [ authorize inspection oF the site whictris the subject of th} tion. Owner’s-Signature: Date: 10/21/24 b By: Frarigine Tajfel Title: Member, Northfield Avenue Realty Associates, LLC THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT RELIEVE THE APPLICANT FROM COMPLYING WITH OTHER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES SUCH AS THE. TREE REMOVAL ORDINANCE AND OBTAINING THE NECESSARY APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER SUCH ‘ORDINANCES. TAPLANMING BRD\Doctionene Lihrary\PR-2Bik Application 4-20-15 slic