2025 09 08 Township Resubmission Letter

Township of West Orange September 8, 2025 Page 7 of 8 2. The Applicant should address the Board regarding their plans to provide a loading space as required by §25-12.3 of the Ordinance. Testimony was provided regarding the proposed loading operations. 3. Sheet 21 includes a vehicle circulation plan for a WB-50 tractor trailer. The plan shows that the truck will only access the front of the site. The Applicant should address the Board on how deliveries will be made to each restaurant without obstructing circulation at the site, including access to the handicap parking spaces. Testimony was provided regarding the proposed deliveries. E. LANDSCAPING AND FORESTRY COMMENTS 1. As stipulated in Section 25-12.1(o) and Section 28-4e.8., the Applicant must provide shade trees to create 50% shade for the parking areas within twenty-five (25) years; whereas it does not appear that the proposed landscaping will comply. Testimony was provided regarding the requested waiver. Additional testimony will be provided by the Planner. 2. It appears a label is missing for the proposed shrub grouping south of the trash enclosures. Review and revise the plans to prevent confusion during construction. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 9 of 23) has been revised to provide the missing label. F. LIGHTING COMMENTS 1. In accordance with Section 25-14.3 of the Ordinance, a minimum of 2.0 footcandles is required for parking areas; whereas the applicant has proposed a minimum of 0.6 footcandles. Staff notes that this meets IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) standards. Testimony was provided regarding the requested variance. Additional testimony will be provided by the Planner. 2. Provide the manufacturer’s catalog cuts for proposed light poles and provide full ordering information for all light fixtures and poles, to prevent confusion during construction. Also, indicate the proposed Kelvin light color temperature for proposed E-1. The Lighting Details (Sheet 15 of 23) provides the proposed Kelvin light color temperature for the proposed E-1 light. It will be 5000K as it is an emergency light, not to be used for regular site illumination. Please review the enclosed documents towards issuance of Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval at your earliest convenience.