2025 12 29 CME Review 1

Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Planning Board December 29, 2025 Re: Trader Joe’s East, Inc. (PB 25-10) Our File No. 115.WRP0157.V01 Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Page 4 ‘C’ Variances and Tree Removal Permit - Review #1 H:\Legacy\Howell-FS1\SEC\West Orange\Planning Board\115.WRP0157.V01 - Trader Joes East Inc\2025-12-29 - CME Review #1.docx 7. The Stormwater Management Facilities Operations & Maintenance Manual and any future revisions shall be recorded upon the deed of record for the property. Prior to recording, the form of the deed must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board attorney and our office. D. LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING COMMENTS 1. Testimony should be provided regarding the existing vegetation, proposed landscaping improvements and buffers to residential areas. 2. Testimony should be provided regarding the proposed lighting improvements as well as compliance with §25-14 of the Land Use Regulations. In addition, the plans should be revised to indicate lighting timers and the hours of operation. E. UTILITY COMMENTS 1. The Applicant should address the Board regarding whether any improvements to existing utility lines are needed. In addition, the plans should be revised to note that the existing sanitary sewer service line and roof leader laterals to be re-used must be cleaned and televised prior to construction. The Applicant is hereby advised that any revised plans or other documents submitted to the Board should be accompanied by a cover letter which addresses each of the comments in this review letter and also details any other changes that have been made to the plans as these may not be readily apparent.