111 Prospect Avenue West Orange SPRAB Report 4 9 2025

April 9, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Site Plan Review Board (SPRAB)Report 111 Prospect Avenue (PB-25-02) Block 151, Lot 17.01 105 Grove Street, Suite 3, Montclair, NJ 07042 • Phone: (973) 954-2677 • www.NishuaneGroup.com o It was brought to the applicant’s attention that, based on the size of the parking area on the site, the proposed site plan may need to be reviewed by the Township’s Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board. o As a part of the Lot B rehabilitation and reconfiguration, the driveway between the main building entry area and the egress onto Prospect Avenue will be realigned and regraded to improve the access onto Prospect Avenue. As it currently exists, the gradient creates a blind spot at the egress, making getting onto Prospect Avenue somewhat precarious. As part of the proposed scope of work, the driveway will be substantially regraded to reduce the gradient will be reduced, which will allow for better visibility from the egress onto Prospect Avenue. o The applicant was asked about of amount of ground disturbance that would be required to achieve the desired regrading and was advised that a soil disturbance permit may be required dependent on the level of disturbance. The applicant agreed to show the level of disturbance on their plans. Þ Improved ADA-Accessibility o As part of the proposed scope of work on the site, the front courtyard, which is located between the existing fountains in the front yard and the front façade of the main building, will be completely demolished and reconstructed at a higher elevation so as to provide a seamless access in and out of the main building. The applicant explained that currently a mobility-challenged person would have to travel from the main entry on the western side of the building and around to the front, to access the courtyard. A water infiltration issue that has been occurring on the front façade will also be addressed at the same time. o All the walkways around the grounds of the facility will be demolished and reconstructed, to improve mobility. Overall grading will be redone and the existing steps on the walkway between the front entry and the rear of the main building will be replace by regrading in this area. Þ Water Service o The applicant stated that the site is currently served by a well but will be connected to the municipal service as part of this project, at which time the municipal service will become

Water Service o The applicant stated that the site is currently served by a well but will be connected to the municipal service as part of this project, at which time the municipal service will become the primary service for domestic and fire use, and the well will serve as a backup. This transition will occur before the facility is operational. The applicant was advised that they will need to review this action with the DEP and any required permits attained.