111 Prospect Avenue West Orange Planner Report 3 20 2025

March 20, 2025 Page 2 of 15 PB-25-02 111 Prospect Avenue Block 151, Lot 17.01 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042 • Phone: (973) 954-2677 • www.NishuaneGroup.com • “Stormwater Management Report for The Estate, Block 151, Lot 17.01, Township of Westy Orange, Essex County, New Jersey,” dated December 27, 2024, prepared by J. Michael Petry, PE of Petry Engineering, LLC. Project Summary On property located in the Township’s B-2 (General Business) District, the applicant, Orange Prospect, LLC, proposes the reconstruction of the existing driveway, walking path and valet parking area, as well as renovations to the main building at the existing restaurant/banquet facility. Construction of a Porte-Cochere and a community garden are also included as a part of the proposed scope of work. The existing restaurant/banquet facility is permitted in the B-2 District. However, the proposed development does not meet all the bulk and design standards for this use in the B-2 District. The applicant is also seeking preliminary and final site plan approval. Required Variances Impervious Coverage – Pursuant to the Township of West Orange Zoning Ordinance §25-7.1 a maximum impervious coverage of 60% is permitted and the applicant proposes an impervious coverage of 60.53%. A C-variance is required to allow a greater level of impervious coverage than permitted. Requested Checklist Waivers A waiver is requested from providing the following items from Township of West Orange Site Plan/Subdivision Checklist: • Item 22: Development stages or staging plans. Planner’s Comment: Applicant states that no staging of development is proposed. No objection to this waiver. • Item 46: Solid Waste Management Plan Planner’s Comment: Applicant states that they are not proposing any modifications requiring a new solid waste management plan for the Property. I defer to the recommendation of the Board’s Engineer.