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Supporting Documentation · Jan 15, 2026

25 4 24 Katsanos Chit Chat Diner West Orange Zoning Board Application exe

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE - APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Full Legal Name: __ Panorama LLC (Cast) (First) Mailing Address:_15 Mountain View Court __ Totowa _NJ 07512 (Street) (City) (erate) (Zip) Telephone Number: (973) 759-2807 Email:_rgaccione@gpmlegal.com Robert A. Gaccione, Esq. Is the Applicant an: 1 Individual, (1 Corporation, O Partnership, &) Other LL If the Applicant is a corporation or partnership, a list of the names and addresses of persons having a 10% interest or more in the corporation or partnership must be attached. - See attached Business Entity Disclosure Relationship of the applicant to the property: [1 Owner, X) Tenant or Lessee, Purchaser under contract (with consent of owner, 1 Other (please specify) _ If the applicant is not the owner of the property in question, the applicant must submit an affidavit with the owner(s) authorization to proceed with this process. _ See attached affidavit B.PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION © Check here if same as applicant. If the owner is not the applicant, please complete the following: Owner’s Name: _Thea LLC Address: _15 Mountain View Court, Totowa NJ 07512 Telephone Number: (973) 759-2807 Email:_ rgaccione@gpmlegal.com C. PROPERTY INFORMATION * Robert A. Gaccione, Esq... 1 Street Address:_ 410 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange NJ 07052 Block Number(s):__ 109 / 111 _; Lot Number(s): 1.01 / 1.05 __. 4 Tax Plate: 72 ; Zone of Property: _ B-2. & PURD. The location of the property is approximately 700 ___ feet from the intersection of, 7 Eagle Rock Avenue and___ Prospect Avenue (closest intersection.) Has there been any previous Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board hearings involving this property? & Yes, Date(s):_ZB-15-11 (12/17/15); ZB-16-18 (2/16/17); ZB-21-13 (1/20/22) _; 0 No If yes, please attach copies of the written decisions adopted by the Board to each application.See attached Please attach a list of all contiguous or adjacent property owned by the applicant or owner. [ None Is this property listed in “The Historic Sites Survey” prepared by Robert Guter 7/9/1992 0 Yes XI No TAPLANNING.DRDDacnmont LibrurPR-ZBA Applleation 4-20-18 hoe | i

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[. TYPE OF. APPLICATION Indicate the type of application being submitted, check all boxes that apply. Note that more than one variance may be necessary, please indicate the number of each type needed: 1) O Interpretation of ordinance or map. 2) O Appeal of action of Zoning Officer. 3) O Variance “C1” Reason: C shape of property; c physical features; (] exceptional situation. 4) ( Variance “C2”, 5) O Variance “D”. 6) O Subdivision without variances: [] major; 0 minor; O preliminary; 0) final; Opretiminary and final. 7) D Subdivision with variances: major; O minor; preliminary; O final; Cipreliminary and final. 8) O Site Plan: C1 preliminary; O final; preliminary and final; 0 with variances; 0 without variances. 9) & Amended Site Plan. 10) O Conditional Use. 11) Cl Conceptual. 12) O Home Professional Office. 13) © Home Occupation. 14) O Soil Removal Permit. Please list the specific Sections of the Ordinance for which a variance is sought. If additional space is required, please attach a list. Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: _ E, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Existing Use of the Property - Diner with outdoor seating Briefly describe the major elements of your proposal: (a more detailed description is required in Section G.) oning Board ZB-21-13 approval to incorporate additional parking space: ‘The property is 192.631 (square feet); 4.42 (acres) Impervious Surface Coverage: Present: 26.44% ; Proposed: 30.7% Building Coverage: Present: ___ 4.80% ; Proposed: 4.80% (No change’ Is the property located: Within 200 feet of another municipality? O Yes KI No Adjacent to an existing or proposed county read? & Yes ONo Essex County Route 611 Adjacent to other county land? O Yes KI No Adjacent to a state highway? O Yes KI No TAPLINN ENG BRNO neUmene KibeuryPL-ZUA Applisation o20-t5aine

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The following information is respectfully requested to enable the Board to facilitate the processing of this application: APPLICANT’S ATTORNEY: __ Robert A. Gaccione, Esq. of Gaccione Pomaco, P.C. Telephone Number: (Q73) 759-2807 _ Email:_rgaccione@gpmlegal.com Address: _4 Boland Drive, Suite 102, West Orange NJ 07052 APPLICANT'S ENGINEER: __J. Michael Petry, P.E., P.P. of Petry Engineering LLC Telephone Number: Q73) 227-7004 Email:_info@petryengineering.com Address: _155 Passaic Avenue, Suite 350, Fairfield NJ 07004 APPLICANT’S ARCHITECT: _ Not applicable Telephone Number: ( ) Email: Address: APPLICANT'S PLANNER: _J. Michael Petry, P.E., P.P. of Petry Engineering LLC ‘Telephone Number: (973) 227-7004 Email:_info@petryengineering.com Address:_ 155 Passaic Avenue, Suite 350, Fairfield NJ 07004 OTHER EXPERT(S): Not applicable Telephone Number:( ) Email: Address: If necessary, please list any additional experts below, including address, telephone number and email address. TAPLANNING.BRD\Ducument Library\PB-ZBA Application $-20-15.d0e

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G, REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCES 44) Please attach a written statement labeled “PROPOSAL”, describe the major elements of your proposal, and describe in detail the physical and use changes proposed. 4B) Please attach a written statement labeled “REASONS FOR RELIEF”, which fully answers 4C-1, 4C-2 or 4D (Special Reasons) AND part 4E (Negative Criteria). 4C-1) (For CI variances only) The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in | the peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardship under NUJLS-A. 40:55D- 70c(1). List in detail wherein this case conforms to this requirement, including, if applicable, reference to the exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the Property, or the exceptional topographical conditions affecting the property which applicant contends warrants the granting of the variance, 4C-2) (For C2 variances only) State how the Purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance requirements and the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment according to N.J.S.A 40. 55D-70c(2). Please list all benefits of the deviation to the Township and any adverse effects. State how the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment to the Townshi ip. 4D) (For D variances orily) State the special reasons under N. JS.A 40:55D-70d affecting this property, 4E) The granting of this variance will not be substantially detrimental to the public good and will not substantially impair the intent of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. List in detail the reasons, among others, why the variance can be granted without being materially detrimental to the welfare of the community or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the neighborhood and zone. zt eae 46) Please list all maps and other exhibits accompanying this application. Attach an additional sheet if AT SUBMISSION necessary. ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION Amended Site Plan s. Michael Petry, P.E. 4124/25 1, NOTICE Applicant is responsible to publish and serve notice of this application in accordance with Zoning Board of Adjustment/Planning Board requirements; however, notice may not be served until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing

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of Adjustment/Planning Board requirements; however, notice may not be served until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date, TAPLANNING.BRDWDucument Likrary\PB-ZDA sonication 1-20-15. doe

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| 3. VERIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANT'S VERIFICATION T hereby certify that the above statements made by me and the information contained in the papers submitted in connection with this application are true. Tam aware that if any of the foregoing statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. Applicant’s Signature: orkeny Keeney Date: 4 ad ~2e Konstantinos Katsanos, Member Panorama LLC dba Chit Chat Diner CONTINUANCE Should the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment have a full and heavy agenda, or discussion and meeting regarding this application requiring carrying the matter past the statue time limit, the applicant grants permission for such an extension. Applicant's Signature: Hauke dina ets oO pate: fF -Deb - D4 Konstantinos Katsanos, Member Panorama, LLC dba Chit Chat Diner OWNER’S AUTHORIZATION — MUST BE SIGNED Thereby certify that I reside at 15 Mountain View Court, Totowa : inthe Countyof_ Passaic and the State of _ New Jersey : and that [am the owner of all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land known as Block(s)_109 / 111 Lot(s) 1.01/ 1.05 on the Tax Map of West Orangewhich property is the subject of the above application, and that said application is hereby authorized by me. Furthermore, | authorize inspection of the site which is the subject of this application. Owner’s Signature: Madre debe Date: - 7 Konstantinos Katsanos, Member Thea, LLC THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT RELIEVE THE APPLICANT FROM COMPLYING WITH OTHER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES SUCH AS THE TREE REMOVAL ORDINANCE AND OBTAINING THE NECESSARY APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER SUCH ORDINANCES. TAPLANNING BRDDocument Library\PlZIA Applicutiies f20-15 tac

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Permit Nox Date Issued Township of West Orange Application for Tree Removal and Replacement Permit i ALL questions must be answered for the Applications to be considered COMPLETE. Application Date:__ 4-24-25 This Application for a Tree Removal and Replacement Permit is made with reference to and the intent to comply with all applicable laws, tules, and regulations, including the General Revised Ordinances of the Township of West Orange 1. Name of Applicent__ Panorama LLC. Street Address: 15 Mountain View Court i City/State/Zip: Totowa, NJ 07512 | ' Home Phone:_973-759-2807 workcell Phone: : Emait, rgaccione@gpmlegal.com Robert Gaccione, Esq. of ~ 2. Location of Property Subject to Proposed Tree Removal Activity Gaccione Pomaco, P.C. Street Address:_410 Eagle Rock Avenue Block:_109 tot_1.01 3. Property Owner(s) of Record Name of Owner___ Thea LLC Street Address: 15 Mountain View Court City/State/Zip: Totowa, NJ 07512 Home Phene:__973-759-2807 Work/Cetl Phone: Email. rgaccione@gpmlegal.com Robert Gaccione, Esq. of 4. Status of Applicant (Check One) Gaccione Pomaco, P.C. X_Tenant __ Owner ——Contract Purchaser ___Other: “If the Applicant is not the owner, attach hereto the notarized consent of the owner.* 5. Has this property been the subject of an application and/or otherwise involved In a matter before the West Orange Planning Board and/or Board of Adjustment? vesX No__ Ityes, please state the dates and action taken or pending, identify the Township Agency who or is handling the matter, and enclose a copy of the resolution conserved by the Agency, if applicable: ZB-15-11 (approved 12/17/15); 75.16-18 (approved 2/16/17); and B-21-13 (approved 1/20/22) 8 Has the property received a construction permit and/or is there a construction permit pending? Yes X_ No___ ifyes, please state the reason for and the date of application or the date of the issuance of the permit: Current diner constructed in 2016. Tree Removal Application 4-13-15

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Permit No: Date Issued 7. Describe or attach the landscaping replacement planting plan, if applicable, including the Number, size and species of trees to be replaced. Attach additional sheets if necessary:_Nine trees over 4" in diameter to be removed. Replacement trees shown on Tree Removal and Landscaping Ptar- 8. Describe or attach grading plan if more than six (6) inches of soil will be removed or added within the drip line of a tree or trees ‘on the site: Grading plan provided. 9. Map, drawing or diagram must be attached hereto. List the names, address, phone number and email of the preparer of the map drawing ordiagram attached: i —J. Michael Petry, P-E. 155 Passaic Avenue, Suite 305, Fairfield NJ 0700: 10. List the number, species, and diameter of each tree to be removed:_9 Total trees to be removed. _¢ trees 4" in diameter; 2 trees 6" in diameter; and 4 tree 8" in diameter. 11. State reason for tree removal:__Area to be paved for parking. 12, Identity contractor who will be providing tree removal services: Name:__To be determined Address: City/State/Zip: Werk Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Proposed dated to commence tree removal:__To be determined Proposed dated to complete tree removal:___To be determined 1 o Itis understood that the Undersigned may be subject to statutory penalties for each violation of the terms and conditions of the West Orange Trea Preservation, Removal and Replacement Ordinance. The undersigned agrees to post a copy of the Tree Removal Permit on the site and to present a copy far review upon request. Feudhetas Kola the du Applicant's Signature Print Name Legibly Date Konstantinos Katsanos, Member Panorama LLC Tres Removal Appiication 4-13-15

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Permit No: =. Date issued For Administrative Purposes Only: Numbers of trees approved for removal (living) (dead/dyng) Number of tees replace: Adgitional repiacement /pres=rvation requirement fe Circle One: Basic Permit Fe: $25.00 Total Development Application Fee: $500.00 Total Signature of Forester: Date:__ = West Orange Ordinance #2177-08 defines a tree as "a self-supporting single stem perennial woody plant having a diameter of at least four inches measured at a point of 4.5 feet (or 54 inShes) from the ground atthe base of the tree on its uphill side. Up to three (3) live trees may be removed on animproved residentiallot within any 365-day period without the necessity of obtaining a tree removal permit,

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