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Supporting Documentation · May 7, 2025

Orange Prospect The Manor Affidavit of Service May 2025

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GIBBONS, P.C. One Gateway Center Newark, New Jersey 07102 973-596-4500 Attorneys for Applicant, ORANGE PROSPECT LLC INRE: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE . PLANNING BOARD ORANGE PROSPECT LLC, AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE AND 1 A t J 11 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey NOTICE OF PUBLICATION known on the official tax map of the Township of West Orange as Block 151, Lot 17.01 and is located within the Township's B-2 (General Business) Zoning District. STATE OF NEW JERSEY ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF ESSEX ) I, MARY COLL, of full age, being duly sworn according to law, upon my oath, depose and say: 1. Tama Legal Assistant employed by the law firm of Gibbons P.C. 2. The form of public notice (hereinafter referred to as “Notice”) announcing the Planning Board’s public hearing on May 7, 2025, at 7:30 P.M., is attached as Exhibit “A”. 3. The certified list of owners of property within two hundred feet of the subject property prepared by the Tax Assessor of the Township of West Orange, as well as other entities to whom notice was sent, is attached as Exhibit “B.” 4. The Notice in Exhibit “A” was sent by United States Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, to the property owners within two hundred feet of the subject property and to the other entities to receive notice listed in Exhibit “B.” The “white” return receipts postmarked April 23, 2025 from the City of Newark Post Office are attached as Exhibit “C.” 5. The public notice in Exhibit “A” was published in THE WEST ORANGE CHRONICLE on April 24, 2025. A copy of the Affidavit of Publication is attached as Exhibit “D”. Sworn to and Subscribed before me this “day of April, 2025 Kf hs hilt ore CROC MAS HOLL jersey : ABB AI92 FUME 30, 4027 20 Wa, 50bo3¢97 3204740.1 118599-112642

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EXHIBIT A

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of West Orange Planning Board will hold a hearing at its regularly scheduled public meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM to be held virtually via Zoom for the purposes of reviewing and taking formal action upon the application of Orange Prospect LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (the "Applicant"). Applicant has submitted an application (Application Number: PB- 25-02) (the “Application”) to the Township of West Orange Planning Board (the "Board" for preliminary and final major site plan approval, soil removal permit approval (if deemed necessary by the Board), Tree Removal & Replacement approval and variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) with respect to certain property located at 111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 (the "Property"). The Property is identified on the official tax map of the Township of West Orange as Block 151, Lot 17.01 and is located within the Township's B-2 (General Business) Zoning District, where the restaurant/banquet facility on the Property is a permitted use. The Applicant is also the owner of adjacent property identified as Block 151 .03, Lot 6 on the official tax maps of the Township of West Orange, which is being included for public notice purposes. The Applicant is the beneficiary ofa maintenance and utility easement pertaining to the adjacent property identified as Block 151.03, Lot 5 on the official tax maps of the Township of West Orange as well as a cross-access easement pertaining to the adjacent property identified as Block 151, Lot 15.03 on the official tax maps of the Township of West Orange, both properties are also being included for public notice purposes. No improvements are proposed on Block 151.03, Lots 5 and 6, or Block 151, Lot 15.03. Applicant owns and operates the existing restaurant/banquet facility (formerly known as The Manor) at the Property, which comprises approximately 8.29 acres and contains a two-story brick masonry building (“Main Building”) and a two-story accessory building located to the north of the main two-story brick masonry building. Both buildings are surrounded by existing surface parking lots located to the north and south. The area to the west is landscaped to the western property line. The existing landscaped area includes a large fountain at

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e surrounded by existing surface parking lots located to the north and south. The area to the west is landscaped to the western property line. The existing landscaped area includes a large fountain at the rear and an existing gazebo located to the north. A series of brick paved walkways extends throughout the landscaped area, connecting the fountains and gazebo. Two driveways provide access and egress to Prospect Avenue. Applicant seeks preliminary and final major site plan approval, soil removal permit approval, Tree Removal & Replacement approval and variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) from the Board to permit the demolition and rehabilitation of certain portions of the Property for purposes of continuation of the existing permitted use. Specifically, the scope of work proposed under the Application includes the removal and regrading of certain portions of the existing driveway, walking paths and valet parking area, construction of a covered canopy where vehicles will stop to discharge passengers (Porte-Cochere) at the main entry to the Main Building, installation of a new community garden area to be utilized by certain local community and educational organizations during certain months of the year, and renovations to the interior of the Main Building. Certain landscaping and lighting improvements to the Property are also proposed. Access to Prospect Avenue will be improved by the proposed decrease to the driveway gradient, which will allow for better pedestrian and vehicle visibility from the egress onto Prospect Avenue. 3204007.1 118599-112642

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As part of the Application, Applicant seeks variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) to permit the proposed impervious coverage of approximately 60.53%, whereas a maximum impervious coverage of 60% is permitted pursuant to the Township of West Orange Zoning Ordinance §25-7.1. The existing impervious coverage at the Property is approximately 61.75%, so the Application constitutes a reduction in the impervious coverage at the Property of approximately 1.22% asa result of the reconfiguration of the valet parking area. 63.38% impervious coverage at the Property was previously permitted under a prior approval. Applicant reserves the right to seek, and requests that the Application be deemed amended to include and that the Board grant, any additional determinations, deviations, variances, design standard exceptions, waivers, interpretations, continuations of any pre-existing nonconforming conditions, modifications of prior conditions (including any relevant to occupancy levels), and other approvals reflected in the plans and materials filed (as same may be amended or revised from time to time without further notice) or determined to be necessary during the review and processing of the Application. A virtual meeting on said Application will be held before the Board on May 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m, at which time any interested party may appear on their own or through counsel if they so desire, ask questions, cross examine witnesses and present testimony and any comments they may have with respect to the Application. This meeting will be conducted virtually by way of the Zoom platform, which is accessible electronically and/or by telephonic means. There will be no in person public attendance at this meeting. Public participation in the meeting will be available via live Zoom streaming service by utilizing the following link to join the Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/' $39557462022pwd=kt987kY 5zbZjQHc4Db7pV QQov4érp2h.1 Dial In (U.S.): 1-646-931-3860 Webinar ID: 839 5574 6202 Password: 817369 All plans, materials and documents relating to the Application are on file in the Office of the Township of West Orange Planning Board at the Township of West Orange Municipal Building (Room 216), located at 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 and are available for public review during normal business hours, which are typically 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM,

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Orange Municipal Building (Room 216), located at 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 and are available for public review during normal business hours, which are typically 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The plans, materials, and documents may also be viewed by the public on the Board's website at https://www.westorange.org/527/Planning-Board through meeting links and agendas, when available. Please contact the Board Secretary at 973-325-4111 or via email to planningboard@westorange.org with any questions on how to review the Application or participate in the meeting. By: Kenneth D. McPherson II, Esq. Gibbons P.C. One Gateway Center Newark, New Jersey 07102 973-596-4500 Attorneys for Orange Prospect LLC 3204007.1 118599-112642

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EXHIBIT B

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created on 4/16/2025 Buffer Report THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Office of the Assessor 66 Main Street West Orange, New Jersey 07052 ‘Telephone: (973) 325-4060 Facsimile: (973) 669-4859 Highlighted feature(s) Parcel Limits (4) } ner "Municipality wernane-ovaersiee| ie | oe m1 107 Prospect Avenue, ‘West Orange BOW & ARROW WEST ; 151 PROSPECT 07052 West Orange, NIJ, Township MANORINC —Avengyg ORANGENJ. Me m1 m1 111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange ORANGE WEST ; 151 17.01 PROSPECT PROSPECT 07052 West Orange, NI, Township AVENUE. PROSPECLLLC ay ORANGE, NJ 7052 West Orange 161 93 5 16SEAMAN KNOWLES, | 16SEAMAN WEST a Ee eae Township : ROAD KURTJR RD ORANGE, NJ a ee West Orange 15593 M4SEAMAN ORANGE 12SEAMAN WEST 70s Woe NT Township : ROAD PROSPECTLLC ROAD ORANGE, NJ oro rane fi List of adjoining feature(s) that intersect 200 foot buffer from Parcel Limits. Adjoining Properties (54) Owner er| Property | pees Prospect & PROSPECT & Eagle Rock West Orange 159 1 EAGLEROCK COUNTY OF ESSEX V5CLIFTON viwarkNy 07114 Ave, West Township AVENUE AVE Orange, NJ, 07052 25 Prospect West Orange 25 PROSPECT MONTCLAIR GOLF MONTCLAIR ‘Averme, West toa ED RENOE CLUB POBOXIM Ny wm See Ny 07052 107 m1 107 Prospect West Orange BOW & ARROW WEST ‘Avenue, West range 151 15.03 PROSPECT PROSPECT 07052 Township eRengn -MANORINC Neen ORANGENY. Orange, NJ, 07052 m1 m1 111 Prospect West Orange ORANGE PROSPECT, WEST ‘Avenue, West Toney BI 701 PROSPECT Tc PROSPECT QRaNcE, Ny 07052 Gyenee Ny 07052 OGUN, 26 Seaman West Orange 26 SEAMAN j 26SEAMAN WEST Road, West range 151.02 5 OLUWATOSINA. & 07052 Township ROAD Seana oTA ROAD ORANGE, NJ Onnge Ni, 1 Developed by Civil Solutions, using myiDV

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created on 4/16/2025 Parcel oe 13 STANLEY 13STANLEY WEST Road, West ROAD ADAYENG, PATIENCE RD ORANGE, NJ 07052 Orange, NJ, 07052 24 Seaman TITIEVSKY, WEST West Orange 451.03 1 24 SEAMAN: ALEKSANDR & 24 SEAMAN ORANGE, 07052 Road, West Township ROAD ian RD. aT Orange, NJ, 07052 22 Seaman West Orange 151.03 2 22SEAMAN BATTLE, CURTISJR& 22SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township ° ROAD APRILL ROAD ORANGE, NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 20 Seaman West Orange 20 SEAMAN 20SEAMAN WEST Road, West Tommship E03 3 may) SALINAS, PABLO ai) oRaNcE ny 9% Orange NI 07052 18 Seaman West Orange 151.03 4 18SEAMAN CORCORAN, CHERYL 18SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township ° ROAD A & KEVIN]. ROAD ORANGE, NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 16 Seaman West Orange 16 SEAMAN 16SEAMAN WEST Road, West Township 151.03 5 ROAD KNOWLES, KURT JR RD ORANGE, NJ 07052 Orange, NI, 07052 14Seaman West Orange 151.03 6 14SEAMAN ORANGE PROSPECT 12SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township “ ROAD LLC ROAD ORANGE, NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 12 Seaman West Orange 12 SEAMAN: 12SEAMAN WEST Road, West Tt ip 151.03 7 ROAD KNOWLES, KIRSTIN L. RD ORANGE, NJ 07052 Orange, NJ, 07052 10 Seaman West Orange 151.03 8 10SEAMAN — ARIYARATNE, 10SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township 7 ROAD BIMSARA RUWAN RD ORANGE, NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 8 Seaman. West Orange 151.03 9 8SEAMAN = AKINBOYEWA, 8SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township 4 ROAD ADEYINKA A RD. ORANGE, NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 6 Seaman West Orange 151.03 10 6 SEAMAN RODRIGUEZ, DAVID 6SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township ° ROAD & MAYRAMOLINA- ROAD ORANGE,NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 4 Seaman West Orange 151.03 11 4SEAMAN PETIT, FRANKY & 4SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township ‘ ROAD PAUL, FRANCOISE ROAD ORANGE, NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 2Seaman West Orange 151.03 12 2SEAMAN REYES, JOSE 2SEAMAN WEST 07052 Road, West Township . ROAD ENRIQUE ROAD ORANGE, NJ Orange, NJ, 07052 2 Developed by Civil Solutions, using myiDV

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