20 Traffic Statement 2025 09 19

SITE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION An evaluation has been made of the Site Plan for the proposed project, prepared by Bohler, dated August 14, 2025 and last revised September 17, 2025. In particular, the evaluation focuses on-site access, on-site circulation and parking supply. The following items address these design characteristics: Proposed Project ! Under the proposed project, the existing Metropolitan Plant Exchange garden center retail would be reoccupied by other retail. ! The redevelopment proposal also includes the elimination of the garden center's unenclosed and canopy-roofed area. ! The existing canopy area would be reconfigured to accommodate additional site parking and circulation. ! Other minor reconfiguration of parking and circulation areas are proposed, including the elimination of one-way aisles and angled parking. Access ! Currently, State highway access is provided via 2 driveways along westbound Mount Pleasant Avenue (NJ Route 10). ! Additionally, non-State Highway access is provided via 1 driveway along northbound Pleasant Valley Way (CR 636) and 1 driveway along eastbound Mount Pleasant Place. ! Trucks are prohibited from using the Pleasant Valley Way (CR 636) driveway. ! Under future conditions, the existing access points for the site would be maintained. ! NJDOT has issued a Letter of No Interest (LONI) for the proposed project, confirming that a new Access Permit is not required. Proposed Retail Store, West Orange, New Jersey -8-