Bosenberg Landscaping Response 9525

P.O. Box 486 / Far Hills, NJ 07931 P: 908.234.0557 / E: john@bladg.com September 5, 2025 To: Chairman and members of the West Orange Zoning Board From: John Olivo, PLA, ASLA Project: Application No. ZB-25-02, Montclair Stables, LLC Our office received a memo from CME engineers dated April 3, 2025 [Review #1]. I have re-iterated the initial review comments from the engineer with our response to each comment below. E. LANDSCAPING COMMENTS 1. Per §25-11.3A, a 50-ft. landscape buffer should be provided between a nonresidential zone use and a residential zone use. Currently, the proposed buffer width does not comply. The plans should be revised or a variance requested. BLA Response: We will be requesting a variance. 2. Per§ 28-8.C2, replacements tree provided should be NJ native species. The plans should be revised to comply. BLA Response: Due to many native species of trees being toxic to equines we used trees that are well adapted to the NJ climate, not invasive, horse friendly and relatively deer resistant species that will provide all season wind break and visual screening. 3. Per § 25-24.2b1(c)(4), a substantial buffer should be provided around parking areas. Currently, a single row of PIE JAP (Andromeda) is proposed. Testimony should be provided on the adequacy of the proposed plantings. BLA Response: Japanese Andromeda was selected due to it’s evergreen foliage and deer resistance. If maintained properly and thriving they will provide an adequate screen. 4. Revise the plans to shift shrub landscape beds at least three (3) feet from edge of curbs to reduce damage from vehicles, snow clearing operations, and road salt spray. BLA Response: We will look at the plans and attempt to meet this request.