2025 10 27 Response to Zoning and SPRAB

5 12. The replacement trees provided should be NJ native species. Therefore, sheet SP-7 should be revised to comply. PETRY RESPONSE: The replacement trees were selected from the Essex County Native Tree and Shrub List from the Township of West Orange’s Forestry website (See PDF of list from the Township of West Orange’s website at the end of the response letter). 13. Revise SP-7 to include a note indicating that no one shall cut or remove trees without first obtaining a tree removal and replacement permit from the Township. PETRY RESPONSE: A note to this effect has been added to the plans (See Sheet SP-7). 14. Revise SP-7 to include a note indicating if any replacement tree planted fails to thrive or dies within two years, it shall be replaced within six months and the same shall be viable for an additional two (2) years. PETRY RESPONSE: A note to this effect has been added to the plans (See Sheet SP-7). Planning Review Letter Comments 1. The applicant shall provide testimony to the Board that the C variance required is due to a hardship (C1) or that the decreased distance from a cliff face is not a substantial detriment when weighed against the perceived public benefits of additional parking that is closer to the required number associated with the use and the purposed of zoning would be advanced by the board granting the variance (C2). PETRY RESPONSE: The Applicant’s planner will provide testimony to the Board. 2. The applicant shall testify to any alterative parking arrangements made with adjacent sites and whether those arrangements would continue should the Board approve the application. PETRY RESPONSE: The Applicant’s engineer will provide testimony to the Board.