23 1345 015 PB 25 03 9 Schindler Terrace Engineering Review June 23 2025

Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, PC 26 Columbia Turnpike Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.240.1800 F: 973.240.1818 www.mnwe.com 23-1345-015 – PB-25-03 (Kantor - 9 Schindler Terrace) Page 1 of 2 June 23, 2025 Via E-mail (jvite@westorange.org) Planning Board Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Attn.: Jamilet Baquerizo Vite – Planning Board Secretary RE: ENGINEERING REVIEW FOR JEFFREY AND SARA KANTOR, DECK ENLARGEMENT WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION No. PB 25-03 9 SCHINDLER TERRACE (BLOCK 166.13, LOT 1, C0105) TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MATRIX No. 23-1345-015 Ms. Vite, As requested, Matrix New World Engineering, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture, PC (Matrix) has reviewed the Planning Board application and supporting documentation for the above-referenced site. Matrix has prepared a technical engineering review of the proposed improvements at the subject. It shall be noted that our review of the project is limited to site / civil engineering only. Matrix defers all planning matters, including but not limited to, bulk and/or use variances, conformance with the master plan and ordinances, etc. to the Board’s Planner. As provided by your office, Matrix has received and reviewed the following documents for this project: • Application and Checklist; • Amended Site Plan Variance Application with Boundary Survey, prepared by Casey and Keller, revised May 6, 2025; • Variance Submission Sheet 01, Detail; • West Orange Properties within 200 feet; • Livingston Properties within 200 feet; • W-9 for Escrow; • Reasons for Relief; • Proof of Taxes Paid. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Matrix understands that the Owner and Applicant for this application is Jeffrey and Sara Kantor, mailing address: 9 Schindler Terrace, West Orange, New Jersey. As per the Township’s Zoning Map (last revised 2020), the subject parcel (Block 166.13, Lot 1, C0105) is located in the ‘R-C’ (Residential Cluster) zoning district along Schindler Terrace, approximately 300 feet from the intersection of Schindler Terrace and Herbert Terrace. The subject property is a townhouse with an existing rear yard deck of approximately five feet in depth built above a brick patio. The townhouse is part of the complex known as Normandie Estates which contains 46 townhouse units on 7.8 acres. All the townhouses are part of a

oximately five feet in depth built above a brick patio. The townhouse is part of the complex known as Normandie Estates which contains 46 townhouse units on 7.8 acres. All the townhouses are part of a homeowner’s association. The plan proposes to demolish the existing deck