Supporting Documentation · Sep 18, 2025
Application
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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A. APPLICANT INFORMATION Full Legal Name: Montclair Stables, LLC (Last) j First) Mailing Address: _1320 Cape Street Annapolis MD 21409 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) " Telephone Number: (561 ) 951-0455 Email:romainmarteau@gmail.com Is the Applicant an: 0 Individual, Corporation, O Partnership, O Other 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, Relationship of the applicant to the property: J Owner, O Tenant or Lessee, O Purchaser under contract (with consent of owner, 0 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, B. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Xl Check here if same as applicant. If the owner is not the applicant, please complete the following: Owner's Name: Address: Telephone Number: (__) Email: C. PROPERTY INFORMATION Street Address: _ 12-22 Woodland Avenue Block Number(s): 152.02 ; Lot Number(s): __ 176, 179 & 186 Tax Plate; ; Zone of Property: R-1 (Lot 186) R-5 (Lots 176 & 179) The location of the property is approximately 225 feet from the intersection of Woodland Avenue and Prospect Avenue (closest intersection.) Has there been any previous Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board hearings involving this property? O Yes, Date(s): None by this Applicant-Owner _- &] No If yes, please attach copies of the written decisions adopted by the Board to each application. 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 Yes &l No TAPLANMING.BRDWDacument Library\PR-ZBA Application 4-20-13,dve
, D. 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) C1 Interpretation of ordinance or map. 2) O Appeal of action of Zoning Officer. 3) O Variance “C1” Reason: C1 shape of Property; o physical features; 0 exceptional situation. 4) W Variance “C2”, 5) Bl Variance “D”. - Nonconforming Use 6) O Subdivision without variances: O major; 0 minor; O preliminary; O final; Opreliminary and final. 7) O Subdivision with variances: & major; O minor; 0 preliminary; O final; Cipreliminary and final. 8) & Site Plan: C1 preliminary; O final; Qlpreliminary and final; &) with variances; C] without variances, 9) Cl Amended Site Plan. 10) O Conditional Use. 11) O Conceptual. 12) O Home Professional Office. 13) O Home Occupation. 14) & 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: 3 Proposed; ; Description; _See Attached Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: E. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Existing Use of the Property Briefly describe the major elements of your proposal: (a more detailed description is required in Section G) Private Horse Riding and Training Facility The property is 150,302 (square feet); 3.450 (acres) Impervious Surface Coverage: Present: 60,544 sq. ft. ; Proposed: 54,114 sq. ft. Building Coverage: Present: 25.38% ; Proposed: 24.73% Is the property located: Within 200 feet of another municipality? O Yes Xl No Adjacent to an existing or proposed county road? O Yes KI No Adjacent to other county land? O Yes KINo Adjacent to a state highway? O Yes KI No TAPLANNING.BRD\Document Library PB-ZBA Application 4-20-1Saloe
“F. EXPERTS The following information is respectfully requested to enable the Board to facilitate the processing of this application: APPLICANT’S ATTORNEY; Joseph M. Wenzel, Esq., Friend & Wenzel, LLC Telephone Number:( _ ) 973-779-4290 Email: _joe@friendwenzel.com Address; 975 Clifton Avenue, Clifton NJ 07013 APPLICANT’S ENGINEER: Robert Cunningham, PE, — Cunningham Engineering & Design, LLC Telephone Number:( ) 973-219-7546 Email; _!mcnjpe@yahoo.com Address: 213 Newton Swartswood Road, Newton NJ 07860 APPLICANT'S ARCHITECT: Telephone Number:( ) Email: Address: APPLICANT'S PLANNER: Telephone Number: ( ) Email: Address: OTHER EXPERT(S): _ Bosenberg Landscape Architecture John Olivo, Licensed Landscape Architect Telephone Number: (908) 234-0557 Email:__john@bwbosenberg.com Address: P.O. 486 Far Hills NJ 07931 Ifnecessary, please list any additional experts below, including address, telephone number and email address. TAPLANNING. BRD\Ductument Library\PD-ZBA Application 4-20-15.loe
G. REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCES 4A) 4B) 4C-1) 4C-2) 4D) 4E) Please attach a written statement labeled “PROPOSAL, describe the major elements of your proposal, and describe in detail the physical and use changes proposed. 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), (For Cl 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 N.JS.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. (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 NwJS.d 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 Township. (For D variances orily) State the special reasons under N.J.S.A 40:55D-70d affecting this property. 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. The granting of this variance will, not be substantially detrimental to the public good and will not H. PLAT SUBMISSION } =| 4F) Please list all maps and other exhibits accompanying this application. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION See Attached 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 date. TAPLANNING.BRD\Document Librarp\PB-ZRA
wever, 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.BRD\Document Librarp\PB-ZRA elpplication 4-20-15.dlye
[a VERIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANT’S VERIFICATION I hereby certify that the above statements made by me and the information contained in the papers submitted in connection with this application are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. (OSE Montclair Stables, LLC Romain Marteau, Managing Member Applicant's Signature: Date; 01/15/25 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: (4 Cate Montclair Stables, LLC _ Romain Marteau, Managing Member OWNER’S AUTHORIZATION ~ MUST BE SIGNED Date; 01/15/25 Thereby certify that I reside at _1320 Cape Street in the County of __ Anne Arundel and the State of _ Maryland and that [ am the owner of all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land known as Block(s)__ 152.02 { Lot(s) 176, 179 & 186 on the Tax Map of West Orange which property is the subject of the above application, and that said application is hereby authorized by me. Furthermore, I authorize inspection of the site which is the subject of this application. Owner’s Signature: (4 Qtr Date: 01/15/25 Montclair Stables, LLC _ Romain Marteau, Managing Member 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 BRDWDacument Library\PB-ZBA Application 4-20-1S.doe
CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED ITEMS “C” AND “D” APPLICATIONS INTERPRETATIONS AND APPEALS APPLICATIONS FOR MAJOR/MINOR SITE PLAN OR SUBDIVISION MUST REFER TO THE SITE ‘ DIVISIO er copie othe } e ¢ LAN H oard All items below are required: please complete and submit to Board Secretary: e Completed Application Form — Original and 4 Paper and one Digital including: = The written proposal List of variances being requested Property information Applicant and owner information Statement or legal brief which clarifies why the variance should be grated and specific reasons or hardship that pertains to the proposal, or * in the case of an appeal or interpretation, a statement or legal brief that clarifies the position of the applicant ¢ Survey — original signed and sealed by New Jersey licensed Land Surveyor — (original and 4 copies and one digital) ¢ Site Plan, all dimensions, including setbacks, must be shown and prepared by New Jersey licensed Professional except for an owner-occupied, single-family home, in which case the property owner may prepare the site plan (original and 4 copies and one digital) ¢ Floor plans, all dimensions must be shown-prepared by New Jersey licensed Architect except for an owner-occupied, single-family home, in which case the property owner may prepare the floor plan (original and 4 copies and one digital) « List of property owners within 200’ certified by the Municipal Tax Assessor (original and 4 copies and one digital) ° Proof that taxes have been paid, certified by the Municipal Tax Collector (original and 4 copies and one digital) A200’ radius map, (original and 4 copies and one digital) Application fee (non-refundable) Elevations of three sides, in case of an existing structure with no proposed structural changes, photographs may be used (original and 4 copies and one digital) ¢ Height dimensions to be include on all clevations (original and 4 copies and one digital) e All plans and documents for West Orange COAH requirements ¢ For all Major Subdivision applications, major site plan applications and all applications applying for a “D” variance, a Planner’s report prepared by a New Jersey licensed Planner must be submitted (original and 4 copies and one digital) ¢ For all Major Subdivision applications, and major site plan applications, a Traffic Study prepared by a New Jersey licensed Engineer must be submitted
mitted (original and 4 copies and one digital) ¢ For all Major Subdivision applications, and major site plan applications, a Traffic Study prepared by a New Jersey licensed Engineer must be submitted (original and 4 copies and one digital) e All Site Plan applications must submit a tree removal application and a tree replacement plan and provide a report according to Chapter 31 of the West Orange general ordinances (original and 4 copies and one digital) ‘Your application will not be deemed complete unless all of these items are included It is absolutely necessary that all dimensions and elevations be shown on the site plan and floor plan. Please note: other materials may be requested by the Planning Director of Board Members
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