Supporting Documentation · Nov 20, 2025
Proof of Publication and Mail w Exhibits PSEG 325 Mt Pleasant Ave
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ZONING BOARD AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF OF PUBLICATION AND MAILING STATE OF NEW JERSEY COUNTY OF ESSEX Jennifer M. Porter, Attorney for Applicant, of full age, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she works at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi, PC, 105 Eisenhower Parkway, in the Municipality of Roseland, and the State of New Jersey, and that she is the attorney for the applicant in a proceeding before the Zoning Board of the Township West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey, relating to premises located at 325 Mount Pleasant Avenue and designated on the Township of West Orange Tax Map as Block 155, Lot 26.01. The Applicant proposes to demolish small, existing one (1) story buildings on the Property and to install a new one (1) story 26kV switchgear enclosure to house the addition of a 26kV switchgear and feeder reactors. Additionally, the Applicant proposes new drive paths to be located in the southeast corner of the station yard. The Applicant also proposes to remove the existing perimeter fence and replace it with a new eight (8) foot tall fence along Mount Pleasant Avenue (State Highway Route 10) and Prospect Avenue (County Route 577). Finally, the Applicant proposes install a series of small-scale bioretention basins to the east of the new equipment and to construct six (6) 70-foot tall lightning masts to protect the new equipment from lightning strikes. The Applicant is proposing to utilize temporary construction trailers on the Property for the duration of the installation of the improvements discussed above. Section 25-7.1, Attachment 2, Table of District Regulations, Part A: Permitted Uses Table of District Regulations of The Land Use Regulations of the Township of West Orange (the “Land Use Regulations”) does not list “Public Utility Buildings or Structures” as a permitted use. As discussed above, the Applicant is proposing new equipment in the Station and a number of other improvements. As a result, the Applicant seeks variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.d.(2) to allow for the expansion of such nonconforming use. Section 25-7.1, Attachment 3, Table of District Regulations, Part B: Bulk Standards of the Land Use Regulations provides that the maximum permitted height is 2.5 stories and not exceeding 35 feet. The Applicant proposes to install six (6) 70-foot lightning masts, when measured to the adjacent finished grade, and
rovides that the maximum permitted height is 2.5 stories and not exceeding 35 feet. The Applicant proposes to install six (6) 70-foot lightning masts, when measured to the adjacent finished grade, and some ancillary utility equipment (bus supports and lightning finials) over 35 feet. Asa result, the Applicant seeks variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:55D-70.d.(6). The Applicant also seeks the following additional bulk variance relief from Section 25-7.1, Attachment 3, Table of District Regulations, Part B: Bulk Standards pertaining to the O-R Zone: (1) a variance from the requirement that the front yard and side yard setback of corner lots must be a minimum of 100 feet, whereas the Applicant proposes front yard setback 4927-0943-9607.v1
along Mount Pleasant Avenue (State Highway Route 10) to be 77.9 feet and (2) a variance from the requirement that the maximum permitted lot coverage is 30%, whereas the Applicant proposes the lot coverage to be 49%. Additionally, the Applicant seeks a variance from Section 25-8.4.d. of the Land Use Regulations, which provides that fences or walls to be used for screening in nonresidential districts may not exceed six feet in height. The Applicant proposes perimeter fencing that is eight (8) feet in height. The Applicant seeks to continue the following pre-existing nonconformity on the Property, or in the alternative, seeks variance relief, to the extent relief for such continuation is required: (1) to permit a space between buildings of 20.76 feet, whereas 150 feet is required. Notice was given of this proceeding to each and all of the owners of property affected by said application, in the required form, in the manner provided by law (via Certified Mail, return receipt requested) on November 6, 2025. A copy of the notice that was sent to all property owners is attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. A copy of the 200’ list obtained from the Township of West Orange Tax Assessor is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”. Copies of the Certified Mailing receipts are attached hereto as Exhibit “C”. A copy of the notice published in the Star Ledger on November 6, 2025 is attached hereto as Exhibit “D”. f aw) fennifer M. Portér, Esq., Cc Attorney for Applicant, Public Service Electric & Gas Company Sworn to before me this 10th day of November, 2025 Nf “we 2) TAMARA L. BECKMAN A NOTARY PUBLIC OF NEW JERSEY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES AUGUST 15, 2030 2 4927-0943-9607.v1
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on November 20, 2025 at 8:00 P.M., a remote public hearing will be conducted before the Township of West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Zoning Board” or “Board”) for a preliminary and final major site plan application with variance relief filed by Public Service Electric & Gas Company (the “Applicant’”), in connection with property located at 325 Mount Pleasant Avenue and designated as Block 155, Lot 26.01 on the Tax Map of the Township of West Orange, New Jersey (the “Tax Map”) (the “Property”). The Property is located within the O-R Office Research District (the “O-R Zone”), the Planned Unit Residential Development (PURD) Zone (the “PURD Zone”) and the R-5 Single Family Residential Zone (the “R-5 Zone”). The station yard and a portion of the transmission ROW are located within the O-R Zone. The Applicant previously appeared before the Zoning Board on August 15, 2024, September 12, 2024, September 19, 2024, February 20, 2025, March 20, 2025, April 17, 2025, July 17, 2025, September 18, 2025, and October 16, 2025 in connection with this application. The Property is presently developed with the West Orange Switching Station (the “Station”), which is operated by the Applicant. The Station contains specialized electrical equipment and is currently used as a public utility installation-electric substation. The Station consists of several buildings: a multi-story brick building, a one-story control house and two (2) single-story buildings. The Station has been in operation for almost one hundred (100) years and will remain a public utility following completion of the proposed improvements. The Applicant proposes to demolish small, existing one (1) story buildings on the Property and to install a new one (1) story 26kV switchgear enclosure to house the addition of a 26kV switchgear and feeder reactors. Additionally, the Applicant proposes new drive paths to be located in the southeast corner of the station yard. The Applicant also proposes to remove the existing perimeter fence and replace it with a new eight (8) foot tall fence along Mount Pleasant Avenue (State Highway Route 10) and Prospect Avenue (County Route 577). Finally, the Applicant proposes install a series of small-scale bioretention basins to the east of the new equipment and to construct
e (State Highway Route 10) and Prospect Avenue (County Route 577). Finally, the Applicant proposes install a series of small-scale bioretention basins to the east of the new equipment and to construct six (6) 70-foot tall lightning masts to protect the new equipment from lightning strikes. The Applicant is proposing to utilize temporary construction trailers on the Property for the duration of the installation of the improvements discussed above. Section 25-7.1, Attachment 2, Table of District Regulations, Part A: Permitted Uses Table of District Regulations of The Land Use Regulations of the Township of West Orange (the “Land Use Regulations”) does not list “Public Utility Buildings or Structures” as a permitted use. As discussed above, the Applicant is proposing new equipment in the Station and a number of other improvements. As a result, the Applicant seeks variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.d.(2) to allow for the expansion of such nonconforming use. Section 25- 7.1, Attachment 3, Table of District Regulations, Part B: Bulk Standards of the Land Use Regulations provides that the maximum permitted height is 2.5 stories and not exceeding 35 feet. The Applicant proposes to install six (6) 70-foot lightning masts, when measured to the adjacent finished grade, and some ancillary utility equipment (bus supports and lightning finials) over 35 feet. As a result, the Applicant seeks variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.d.(6). The Applicant also seeks the following additional bulk variance relief from Section 25-7.1, Attachment 3, Table of District Regulations, Part B: Bulk Standards pertaining to the O-R Zone: (1) a variance from the requirement that the front yard and side yard setback of corner lots must be a minimum of 100 feet, whereas the Applicant proposes front yard setback along Mount Pleasant Avenue (State Highway Route 10) to be 77.9 feet 4898-5861-4646.v2
and (2) a variance from the requirement that the maximum permitted lot coverage is 30%, whereas the Applicant proposes the lot coverage to be 49%. Additionally, the Applicant seeks a variance from Section 25-8.4.d. of the Land Use Regulations, which provides that fences or walls to be used for screening in nonresidential districts may not exceed six feet in height. The Applicant proposes perimeter fencing that is eight (8) feet in height. The Applicant seeks to continue the following pre-existing nonconformity on the Property, or in the alternative, seeks variance relief, to the extent relief for such continuation is required: (1) to permit a space between buildings of 20.76 feet, whereas 150 feet is required. The Applicant also requests that the Board grant any additional approvals, permits, variances, interpretations, waivers or exceptions reflected in the plans and materials filed (as same may be amended or revised from time to time without further notice) or determined to be necessary during the review and processing of this application. The Zoning Board is utilizing the Zoom meetings program to conduct this special meeting in compliance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. The public is invited to participate via Zoom by accessing the website link or calling the telephone number below: Join Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 820 6117 2499 Password: 106677 Website link: — https://usO2web.zoom.us/j/82061172499?pwd=ijCLM88xLOCXd98dzJolZyCkiujx79.1 Dial in: 1- 646-558-8656 Any person or persons affected by this application may have an opportunity to be heard at the hearing of November 20, 2025. You may appear either directly or by attorney and present questions/comments which you have regarding the application. If you are having technical difficulties, please contact 973-325-4109 or 973-325- 4133. You may also contact the Zoning Board Secretary by utilizing the contact information provided below in advance of the meeting if you need assistance in order to access the remote public hearing. All documents relating to this application will be on file and may be inspected by the public in the Township of West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustment Office located at 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Application documents are also available by link from the agenda for the meeting,
d at 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Application documents are also available by link from the agenda for the meeting, which will be posted on the Township’s website. You may contact the Zoning Board Secretary, Diana Chandler-Zimmerman for information and documents related to the application by email at ZoningBoard@westorange.org or by telephone at 973-325-4108. You may also contact the Applicant’s attorney, Jennifer M. Porter, Esq. for information and documents related to the application using the telephone number and email address provided below. JENNIFER M. PORTER, ESQ. Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 105 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Telephone No.: (973) 530-2071 E-mail: jporter@csglaw.com Attorneys for Applicant Public Service Electric & Gas Company 4898-5861-4646.v2
TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 OFFICE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR JACOB NIEMAN, CTA Tel: (973) 325-4060 Tax Assessor Fax: (973)669-4859 Email: Taxassessor@westorange.org RE: BLOCK 155 LOT 26.01 325 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE To Whom It May Concern: Thereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, based on the official tax records of the Township of West Orange, the attached contain names, addresses, and block and lot numbers of all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. Also. Attached, please find a list of public utilities. Veryfruly yours, J - y Le Uy Uy | Shayne Radice, Sr. Assessing Clerk <gittttion z PG WEST ORANGE ‘au Getwg AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org
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