25 07 09 Review 3 Memorandum

Consulting & Municipal ENGINEERS Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Zoning Board July 9, 2025 Re: Jose De Oliveira (ZB-23-11 - Amended) Our File No. VWRZ0055.01 Bulk Variance - Review #3 Page 2 « Asset of 7 photographs which show the pre-construction conditions at the site. ¢ Asset of 8 photographs which show the post-construction conditions at the site. e A set of 11 photographs which show the conditions at the site during the retaining wall installation. In addition to the above, our office previously received the following information as part of the prior submissions for this amended application: e Acompleted Application Form. e A statement entitled “Proposal” which describes the work that is proposed, the reasons for the proposed work and the variance that is required for the proposed work. e Astatement entitled “Reasons for Relief’ which sets forth the reasons why the requested variance should be granted. e A Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Paid from the Office of the Tax Collector dated September 3, 2024 which states that the taxes on Bock 55.06, Lot 1.01 are paid until July 31, 2024 and the 2024 sewer charges are paid in full. e A Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Paid from the Office of the Tax Collector dated September 3, 2024 which states that the taxes on Bock 55.06, Lot 2.01 are paid until August 1, 2024 and the 2024 sewer charges are paid in full. e A Buffer Report which lists the owners of property within 200 ft of Block 55.06, Lot 1.01 prepared by the Office of the Assessor dated August 30, 2024. ¢ Acopy of West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolution for Case Number ZB-23- 11 which was adopted on August 15, 2024. This resolution dismissed the prior application of Jose De Oliveira without prejudice. We have reviewed the information submitted in support of this application and offer the following comments: A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The property in question is a nearly rectangular tract located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Northfield Avenue and Bradford Terrace. It has an area of 10,995.93 sf or approximately 0.252 acres and is located in the R-5 Zoning District. The property in question is currently occupied by a 2-story single family residential dwelling. Retaining walls currently exist on the northerly and easterly sides of the property. It is our understanding that the Applicant

is currently occupied by a 2-story single family residential dwelling. Retaining walls currently exist on the northerly and easterly sides of the property. It is our understanding that the Applicant recently replaced the existing retaining walls on the northerly and easterly sides of the property. The Applicant is now seeking variance approval to allow the new retaining walls, which exceed 6 ft in height, to remain. 'S:\West Orange\Zoning Board\VWRZ0055.01 - Jose De Oliveira\25- -09 Amended Review #3 docx