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Supporting Documentation · May 7, 2025

Compiled PB Application Package w Exhibits 111 Prospect Avenue Orange Prospect LLC 2 19 25

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Project Description and Summary of Requested Relief Applicant: Orange Prospect LLC Property: 111 Prospect Avenue (CR 677) Block 151, Lot 17.01 Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey Zone: B-2 Orange Prospect LLC (“Applicant”) proposes the reconstruction of the existing driveway, walking path and valet parking area, as well as renovations to the main building. A Porte-Cochere and a Community Garden area are also proposed at the above-referenced Property, all as further detailed on the submitted site and architectural plan sets prepared by J. Michael Petry, PE, PP, AIA, of Petry Engineering. The Property is located in the B-2 zone, where the long-existing and proposed restaurant use is a permitted principal use. The referenced Community Garden area, a part of which shall also service the principal restaurant use, is proposed as an accessory use. Accordingly, the Applicant seeks preliminary and final major site plan approval, tree removal and replacement approval and an associated bulk variance, as detailed below. The Applicant further reserves the right to amend its list of requested variance or exception relief throughout the course of review of this Application. Based on the proposed development, the Applicant has identified the following de minimus variance relief which will be required: - Bulk Variance for Maximum Impervious Coverage (60.53% proposed, 63.38% previously approved, 61.75% existing, whereas a maximum of 60% is required in the B-2 Zone pursuant to Township Code Section 25-7.1). In addition to preliminary and final site plan approval, tree removal and replacement approval and the above cited variance relief, Applicant seeks any and all variances, design exceptions, waivers, modifications of prior approvals or any other approvals as may be determined to be required during the Board’s review of this Application. Additional justification in support of the required variance relief will be provided via Applicant’s professional testimony at the public hearing before the Board. Justification for Requested Waivers from Submission Checklist Requirements: As part of its application for development, the Applicant seeks waivers from the following required Site Plan Checklist Items:    Item 22 (Development Staging): Applicant does not propose multiple stages of development. Item 46 (Solid waste management plan): Applicant

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from the following required Site Plan Checklist Items:    Item 22 (Development Staging): Applicant does not propose multiple stages of development. Item 46 (Solid waste management plan): Applicant is not proposing any modifications requiring a new solid waste management plan for the Property. Item 52 (COAH Compliance): To the extent that any non-residential development fees are determined to be applicable for this development, Applicant will supply same to the Township Tax Department prior to the issuance of an occupancy certificate relative to the proposed improvements. 3191421.1 118599-112642

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