07 Proposal 3229706

1 3229706.1 100724-109634 Trader Joe’s East, Inc. 457 Mt. Pleasant Avenue West Orange, New Jersey Block 157, Lot 5 Proposal Application Form, Section G. – Requirements for Variances, Item 4A) September 17, 2025 Background Trader Joe’s East, Inc. (“Applicant” or “Trader Joe’s”) is a tenant at the above- referenced property (the “Property”). Trader Joe’s, which currently operates at twenty locations in New Jersey, is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores committed to providing its customers outstanding value in the form of the best quality products at the best everyday prices. Through rewarding products and knowledgeable, friendly Crew Members, Trader Joe’s has been transforming grocery shopping into a welcoming journey since 1967. Trader Joe’s sells a variety of grocery items, including pre-packaged fresh produce and refrigerated food products. No cooking or food preparation is done on the premises of its locations. Existing Site The Property consists of approximately 3.71 acres and is located within the Township’s B-2 zoning district, which permits Retail Stores and multiple principal uses. The Property is currently improved with an approximately 29,187 square foot one-story commercial building with partial mezzanine (“Main Building”), previously occupied by multiple Retail Store tenants, and an approximately 3,254 square foot one-story commercial building, currently occupied by one Retail Store tenant (together known as “Mount Pleasant Plaza”). The Property also contains existing parking areas with 165 parking spaces, landscaping and other ancillary improvements. Ingress and egress to the Property is provided via Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Mount Pleasant Place and Pleasant Valley Way. Project Description Applicant proposes to refit and reoccupy approximately 18,767 square feet of existing tenant space within the Main Building, including the approximately 1,522 square foot mezzanine, with a Trader Joe’s retail grocery store, as described below and as further detailed on the submitted site and architectural plan sets (the “Project”). In connection therewith, the approximately 8,980 square foot “Metropolitan Plan Exchange” greenhouse to the west would be eliminated and replaced with additional parking and associated circulation; thereby increasing the total parking supply for the Property by approximately 13%, for a total of 187 parking spaces (191 with EV

nated and replaced with additional parking and associated circulation; thereby increasing the total parking supply for the Property by approximately 13%, for a total of 187 parking spaces (191 with EV credit). Ancillary