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Supporting Documentation · Jan 7, 2026

11122025 PB 25 10 457 Mount Pleasent Ave Planning Review 1

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Memorandum Page 10 of 17 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com 8. Lighting A total of three (3) different exterior lighting fixtures is proposed for the subject property. Fixtures will be placed along each façade of the Trader Joe’s tenant space, and light poles are proposed throughout the parking area. These fixtures are to be placed in conjunction with existing lighting fixtures within the eastern section of the property. Following are our comments on the proposed lighting: Illumination for B-2 District Requirement Proposed Min. Illumination at Pedestrian Walkways (§25-14.3) 0.9 footcandles minimum throughout Complies for walkways around Trader Joe’s Min. Illumination at Parking Areas (§25- 14.3) 2.0 footcandle minimum throughout < 2.0 fc periodically (V) Min. Illumination at Streets (§25-14.3) 1.2 footcandle minimum throughout Applicant to confirm Max. Illumination at Property Lines 0.5 footcandle 0.5 fc Max. Height of Wall- Mounted Fixture (§25-14.1) 18 feet 18 feet a. The applicant should revise the lighting plans to eliminate any light spillage on lots outside of the subject property. b. The applicant should confirm the proposed illumination levels throughout the entire property, and revise the lighting plan to articulate this. c. The applicant shall confirm compliance with the following illumination standard in §25-14.3: a. Minimum street illumination for developments in the B-2 General Business District: 1.2 fc. 9. Parking and Site Circulation The applicant proposes to expand the total number of surface parking spaces from 165 to 187. As outlined in previous sections of this memorandum, all parking spaces along the Mount Pleasant Avenue frontage will be oriented perpendicularly. Further, a new parking area will be constructed east of the Trader Joe’s tenant space, in the place of the previous greenhouse. Of these new spaces, four (4) will be make-ready electric vehicle (EV) spaces, four (4) will be ADA accessible, and one (1) space will be both ADA accessible and make-ready EV spaces. Signage will denote these spaces as such. Further, the existing fire lane striping will remain along the southern facade of the building. The one-way northbound aisle on the east side of the building will be maintained.

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