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Supporting Documentation · Nov 5, 2024

Hoof Stock Barn FORM PB ZBA Application

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WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION PACKAGE How Jersey PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 1. Zoning/Planning Board Application 2. Checklists: "C" and "D" Applications Interpretations and Appeals Major/Minor Site Plan or Subdivision (52 Items) Sustainability Checklist 3. Fee Schedules 4. W-9 Form 5. 6. Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule 7. Planning Board & Site Plan Review Advisory Board Meeting Schedule Tree Removal Application Procedure 8. Tree Removal Application 9. Ordinance 2436-15 Amending Chapter 25, Sections 4,51.6, 51.7, 51.8,51.9,51.10 & 51.15 (Revision of Various Zoning Ordinances) Adopted 2/10/2015 10. Ordinance 2448-15 Amending Chapter 25, Section 51.16 Adopted 5/12/2015 11. Ordinance 2464-15 Amending Chapter 25, Sections, 8.4, 9.9, 9.10, & 11.10 & Chapter 32, Section 3 (Revision of Various Zoning Ordinances) Adopted October 27, 2015 BEFORE preparing or submitting an Application, it is strongly suggested that you contact the Planning Board Secretary or Zoning Board Secretary. We will be happy to assist you or answer any questions pertaining to the filing of an application to the Planning Board (325-4111) or Zoning Board of Adjustment (325-4108). PLEASE NOTE: The application must be typed or neatly printed. ! One original along with 4 paper copies and one digital copy shall be submitted ! Each application, including the original must have attached any enclosures as required. ! Refer to the Zoning Ordinance for all application requirements. ! Application fees and escrow must be submitted at the time of filing. (If an escrow fee is required, a completed W-9 form must accompany the fees). - no exceptions. All experts must be licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey. Any additional documents submitted after the original filing of the Application must include one original and 4 paper copies and one digital copy to the Zoning Board or Planning Board and must be submitted at leastt 10 days before the Applicant's public meeting date. Pursuant to Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A._40:55D-10(f), a verbatim recording of the proceedings shall be made. The Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment shall furnish duplicate recording upon request from any interested party at the requesting party's expense which shall not exceed the actual cost of preparation. All transcripts which may

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f Adjustment shall furnish duplicate recording upon request from any interested party at the requesting party's expense which shall not exceed the actual cost of preparation. All transcripts which may be prepared from any such recording, whether prepared at the request of the Board or an interested party, shall be transcribed by a licensed New Jersey Court Reporter and certified in writing to be accurate. After the Board hears the Application and renders a decision, a Resolution will be read and voted on at the next scheduled regular meeting. Upon receipt of the signed Resolution, the Applicant must submit eight (8) full size sets of final site plans, signed and sealed, to the Board Secretary for signatures. Once the Applicant receives a copy of the signed site plan, the Applicant may then apply for building permits.

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ESSEX COUNTY 900 BLOOMFIELD AVE, 973 VERONA NJ 07044 SVARGHESE@ESSEXCOUNTY.ORG 226-8500 ESSEX COUNTY X X X 560 NORTHFIELD AVE. 1 163 42 R-1 175 SHERIDAN AVE. X NORTHFIELD AVE. Australian Outback Boardwalk, Lemar Exhibit, Gibbons Exhibit, See Attached for more reviews. X

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X COURTESY REVIEW to install a timber barn within the existing giraffe exhibit area. 140 N/A 13,917 SF N/A 4992 SF X X X X

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CONNELL FOLEY LLP 973 535-0500 MFLEDER@cONNELLFOLEY.COM 56 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, ROSELAND, NJ 07068 FRENCH AND PARRELLO ASSOCIATES 732 312-9800 MICHAEL.PIGA@FPAENGINEERS.COM ONE NEWARK CENTR, 1085 RAYMOND BLVD., SUITE 601, NEWARK, NJ 07102 COMITO ASSOCIATES PC 973 642-2446 23 WARREN STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07102 LSCIABARASI@COMITOASSOCIATES.COM

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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.J.S.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 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 Township. (For D variances only) State the special reasons under N.J.S.A 40:55D-70d affecting this property. 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. 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 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. T:PLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc

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served until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date. T:PLANNING.BRD\Document Library\PB-ZBA Application 3-15-18.doc 45

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08-25-2025 08-25-2025 560 N0RTHFIELD AVE. NEW JERSEY ESSEX 163 1 96 08-25-2025

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PB-18-07C Essex County/Turtle Back Zoo/New Parking Deck & Train Ride DCourtesy Review Application to build new parking garage and train ride depot PB-18-06C Essex County/Turtle Back Zoo/Otter Exhibit Renovation Courtesy Review Application to renovate the existing Otter Exhibit PB-17-10C Essex County/Turtle Back Zoo/Leopard Exhibit Renovation Courtesy Review Application to renovate the existing Leopard Exhibit at the Turtle Back Zoo PB-17-09C Essex County/Turtle Back Zoo/Main Zoo Entrance Renovation Courtesy Review Application to renovate the existing entrance at the Turtle Back Zoo. PB-17-05C Essex County/Turtle Back Zoo/Penguin Exhibit Courtesy Review Application for new Penguin Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-16-17C Essex County/TBZ/Children's Playground Shade Structure Courtesy Review Application for new Children's Playground Shade Structure at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-16-16C Essex County/TBZ/Additional Bollard Lighting Installation Courtesy Review Application for Additional Bollard Lighting Installation at South Mountain Recreation Complex. PB-16-15C Essex County/TBZ/Cattle Exhibit Observation Area & Other Courtesy Review Application for Cattle Exhibit Observation Area and Other Improvements at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-16-13C Essex County/TBZ/Lion & Hyena Exhibit Courtesy Review Application for new Lion and Hyena Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo . PB-16-11C Essex County/TBZ/Condor Exhibit Courtesy Review Application for new California Condor Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-16-07C County of Essex/TBZ/Amphitheater & Sea Lion Shade Courtesy Review Application for Amphitheater and Sea Lion Shade Structures PB-16-06C County of Essex/TBZ/Prairie Dog Exhibit Rehabilitation Courtesy Review Application for Prairie Dog Exhibit Rehabilitation PB-16-05C County of Essex/TBZ/Sea Turtle Recovery Exhibit Courtesy Review Application for Sea Turtle Recovery Exhibit PB-16-03C Essex County/SMRC/Bollard Lighting Installation Courtesy Review Application for Bollard Lighting Installation on Cherry Lane and Northfield Avenue. PB-16-02C Essex County/TBZ/Petting Zoo Improvements Courtesy Review Application for Petting Zoo Improvements at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-16-01C Essex County/TBZ/Bison Exhibit Courtesy Review Application for Bison Exhibit Observation Area at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-15-09C Essex Cty/TBZ/Gibbons Shade Structure Courtesy Review Application for Gibbons Shade Structure at Turtle Back

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ourtesy Review Application for Bison Exhibit Observation Area at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-15-09C Essex Cty/TBZ/Gibbons Shade Structure Courtesy Review Application for Gibbons Shade Structure at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-15-07C County of Essex/TBZ/Pony Trail Improvements Courtesy Review Application to rehabilitate existing pony trail with prefab pavilion; add prefab enclosed 6-stall PB-15-03C County of Essex/TBZ/Café Renovation Courtesy Review Application for renovations to existing café. PB-15-02C County of Essex/TBZ/Giraffe Exhibit Courtesy Review Application for Giraffe Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-14-08C County of Essex/South Mountain Recreation Complex Courtesy Review Application New South Parking Deck PB-13-26C County of Essex/South Mountain Recreation Complex Nautical Courtesy Review Application to install nautical themed playground and dog park. PB-13-22C County of Essex-South Mountain Recreation Complex Courtesy Review for the construction of two prefabricated bridges and other walkway improvements along the PB-13-05C County of Essex/South Mountain Recreation Complex Courtesy Review Application to construct a playground at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-13-04C County of Essex/South Mountain Recreation Complex Courtesy Review Application to construct Education Center at Turtle Back Zoo and to reconstruct the Tree Top PB-12-34C County of Essex/South Mountain Recreation Complex Courtesy Review Application for re-located paddleboat attraction including new log pavilion, sales shed, flaoting PB-12-08C County of Essex/South Mountain Recreation Complex Courtesy review for Safari-themed pavilion, floating dock with boat launch and walkway. PB-11-15C County of Essex/Turtle Back Zoo Courtesy site plan for Sea Lion and Touch Tank Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo. PB-11-03C Essex County - Turtle Back Zoo Plan to expand the South Mountain Turtle Back Zoo which includes an addition of large cat house; Elk House; PB-10-23C Essex County Boat House Courtesy review fro Essex County Boatouse Resturant PB-09-01C Turtle Back Zoo - Gibbon Exhibit Technical Site Plan to construct a new gibbon exhibit at the rear of the Turtle Back Zoo PB-07-27C Turtle Back Zoo - Carousel Courtesy Review PB-07-06C Essex County Turtleback Zoo Courtesy Review for site alterations including exterior mechanical shed PB-06-17T Turtleback Zoo Technical Review for perimeter fence PB-06-01C Turtleback Zoo Courtesy Review

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