11122025 PB 25 10 457 Mount Pleasent Ave Planning Review 1

Memorandum Page 8 of 17 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com Min. Side Yard Setback (Contiguous to Residential Lots) (§25-11.2) 75 feet 40.3 feet (ENC) No change ENC = Existing non-conforming condition V = Bulk variance required a. A statement of operations including # of employees, hours of operations, shift timings, number of deliveries and other such operational details should be provided. 7. Landscaping and Fencing We note that the applicant submitted an application for a tree removal and replacement permit on August 14, 2025. The application notes that of the five (5) total trees to be removed, three (3) are non-viable, and two (2) are viable. To account for the five (5) total trees to be removed, 10 new replacement trees are proposed, in compliance with §28-8 “Tree Replacement” of the Township’s Ordinance. Further, all other existing trees are to remain, and new landscaped islands are proposed throughout the surface parking lot of the subject property. These islands will contain a collection of trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials. The existing wooded areas of the site will remain unaffected as a result of the current application. Additional improvements include curbing, paving, landscaping, lighting, and the construction of an 8-foot concrete masonry unit screen wall behind the Main Retail Building. A screened 10’ x 10’ trash enclosure is also proposed. Landscaping and Screening Ordinance Requirements Existing Proposed Utility Screening (§25- 8.15) Utility boxes and other ground level utility structures shall be screened on at least three sides by landscaping that will conceal the box throughout all seasons of the year, while permitting access by the utility company. N/A No above-ground utility boxes are proposed. Parking Area Screening (§25-12.1) Any parking area shall be screened on any side which adjoins or faces premises situated in any residence district by a fence, wall, berm, evergreen or hedge maintained in good condition as required. Eastern section of the property does not include landscaping (ENC) No change (V) In parking areas with 30 or more parking spaces, there shall be a N/A 187 parking spaces / 10 = 19 trees