2025 10 29 WEH Traffic Memo

Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Planning Board October 29, 2025 Re: West Essex Highlands, LLC (PB 24-01) Our File No. 115.WRP0179.V01 Response To Objector’s Traffic Review Page 4 Drive.” Further, the request indicates that “public safety is not compromised because Kuzik Drive will accommodate emergency access.” 3. The Intersection of Eagle Rock Avenue and Oval Road Must Be Signalized. “The applicant should address the intersection of Eagle Rock Avenue and Oval Road as an unsignalized intersection as the traffic signal is not yet installed, and while planned, it is not guaranteed that this will happen. If this occurs, it may not occur prior to the development being built out and occupied. It is not a part of this application.” As indicated within the Applicant’s Traffic Impact Study, a traffic signal is proposed at the intersection of Eagle Rock Avenue and Oval Road which is expected to operate at a Level of Service A (LOS A). LOS A represents the best operating conditions; whereas LOS F represents the worst operating conditions. If the development is granted approval by the Planning Board, the installation of the traffic signal at Eagle Rock Avenue and Oval Road will be required. 4. A Left Turn Lane Should Be Installed on Eagle Rock Avenue at Oval Road. “The applicant should install a left turn lane on Eagle Rock Avenue. The traffic volumes warrant this improvement to assure safe entry into the development. This should be addressed by the applicant. As indicated within the Applicant’s Traffic Impact Study, Eagle Rock Avenue eastbound will be widened to provide a left turn lane into Oval Road, a through lane and a through/right turn lane into Crestmont Country Club. Further, as indicated above, if the development is granted approval by the Planning Board, the installation of the proposed traffic signal and associated improvements at Eagle Rock Avenue and Oval Road will be required. 5. The Roadway Width should be improved at the divided section to a minimum of 20 feet on each side of the median. The Applicant is not required to widen the roadway widths of adjacent existing roadways, in accordance with RSIS Clarification #3.