Trader Joes West Orange Affidavit of Service and Publication

WEST ORANGE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE P1 ANNING BOARQ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of West Orange Planning Board (the "Board") will hold a public hearing on January 7, 2026], at 7:30 p.m., via the virtual Zoom meeting platform as prescribed below, to review and act upon Application f/PB 25-10 which seeks preliminary and final major site plan approval, tree removal and replacement approval, soil removal approval and 'c' variances approval, and such other or additional relief as may be required (the "Application"), filed by Trader Joe's East, Inc. ("Applicant"), with respect to the property designated on the Township of West Orange tax maps as Block 157, Lot 5, having a street address of 457 Mt, Pleasant Avenue (the "Property"). The Property, which measures approximately 3.7 acres in area, is located in the Township of West Orange's ("Township") B-2 General Business Zone, in which retail stores and multiple principal uses are permitted. Formal action may be taken at the meeting. The Application proposes to retrofit approximately 18,800 square feet of existing tenant space (having an address of 471 Mt. Pleasant Avenue) with the existing approximately 29,000 square foot retail masonry building Including use of Its approximately 1,522 square foot mezzanine for mechanical equipment) into a Trader Joe's retail grocery store. Further, the Application proposes to add additional parking spaces, Increasing the total number of surface parking spaces on the Property from 165 spaces to 184 spaces. Additional site improvements include restriping the new parking spaces, repairing or replacing fencing which is In disrepair, adding sidewalks and curbs and Introducing new landscaped islands and lighting fn the parking areas on the Property. Applicant also seeks to renovate the existing facade and Install new facade signage to reflect the proposed permitted retail store use, The existing shopping center monument sign is proposed to remain. With respect to the proposed tree removal and replacement, 5 trees are to be removed, of which 3 are non-viable. To account for the 5 trees to be removed, 10 new replacement trees are proposed, In compliance with §28-8 'Tree Replacement' of the Township's Ordinance. With respect to soli removal, approximately 526 cubic yards of soil at the Property are proposed to be moved in order to accommodate the

ance with §28-8 'Tree Replacement' of the Township's Ordinance. With respect to soli removal, approximately 526 cubic yards of soil at the Property are proposed to be moved in order to accommodate the parking lot reconfiguration that accompanies Applicant's proposed retail tenant use, resulting in an overall decrease in Impervious area. Applicant requests the following variances as part of the Application: (I) impervious coverage of 82.1% proposed (decrease compared to 83.8% existing), whereas 60% Is permitted (§25-7.1, Table of District Regulations, Part B: Bulk Standards, Attachment 3); (ii) setback of an accessory use, to permit parking within a front yard where accessory uses are not permitted (modifies existing front yard parking) (§25-8.1.a.); (Ill) minimum setback of an accessory use abutting a residential district, to permit parking with a setback of 5 feet (increase compared to zero feet existing), whereas 10 feet is required 25-8.1.b.); (iv) yard encroachment to permit a trash enclosure in the Mt. easant Place front yard where not permitted (remedies existing unenclosed dumpsters in this location) (§25-8.2); (v) fence height In side and rear yards of nonresidential districts, to permit replacement-In-kind of an existing 8-foot fence along the rear edge of the loading area, whereas 6 feet is permitted (§25-8.4.c.); (vi) screen wall height of 8 feet adjacent to the Trader Joe's loading space, whereas 6 feet is permitted (§25-8.4.d.); (vii) screening of utility structures, to permit a transformer on a pad, within a service area, which is largely blocked from public view but does not provide landscape screening, where such screening is required on 3 sides (§25-8.15); (viii) 2 loading spaces proposed (compared to 1 existing), whereas 4 loading spaces are required (§25-12.3.a.1.); (lx) minimum parking area illumination, to permit some areas with an illumination level between 0.5 footcandles and 2.0 footcandles, where 2.0 footcandies is required (§25-14.3); (x) canopy sign letter height of 1'-6", whereas 8 inches is permitted (§25-14.4.I); and (xi) canopy sign projection of 8 . -7", whereas 6 feet is permitted (8"-0" existing) (§25Applicant requests approval of the continuation of the following pre-exIsting nonconforming conditions as part of the Application, which are proposed to remain: (I) chain link fence height greater than 4 feet, whereas .4 feet

al of the continuation of the following pre-exIsting nonconforming conditions as part of the Application, which are proposed to remain: (I) chain link fence height greater than 4 feet, whereas .4 feet is permitted for fences not more than 50% solid (§25-8.4.a.); (ii) minimum side yard setback contiguous to residential lots of 40.3 feet, whereas 75 feet is required (§25-11.2) [variance previously granted by ZB -00-12 (Oct. 19, 2000)]; (Ill) minimum side and rear yard buffer to residential use or residential zone of 6.9 feet (side) and 8.8 -feet (rear) proposed, whereas 50 feet is required (§25-11.3.a.); (Iv) parking lot screening, whereas parking spaces are required to be screened, the eastern section of the property does not include landscaping (§25-12.1.e.); (v) location of off-street parking in the front yard, whereas parking is permitted In the side and rear yard only (§25-12.1.I.); (vi) parking space dimensions of 8 feet by 14.8 feet, whereas 9 feet by 18 feet is required (§25-12.1.p.) (parking variance granted and revised layout approved with minimum 8-foot-wide stalls by PB-93-19 (1994)]; (vii) location of parking area entrance or exit 33.4 feet from Mt. Pleasant Avenue and 21.4 feet from Mt. Pleasant Place, whereas 50 feet is required from any residential district (§25-12.1.I.); (yin) loading space dimensions of 9.2 feet by 42.9 feet, whereas 10 feet by 40 feet is required (§25-12.3.b.1.); (ix) curbing enclosing perimeter of parking areas, with respect to which some existing parking to remain (along Pleasant Valley Way) has edge of pavement less than 6 inches to maintain the existing drainage patterns on site, whereas curbing at least 6 Inches above the paving surface, and not less than 5 feet from any fence, screening or structure, is required (§25-12.1.b.); and (x) monument sign with insufficient front yard setback (3.3 feet existing; 10 feet required), insufficient height from ground (0 feet existing, 2 feet required), and excessive width (7.6 feet existing, 6 feet permitted) (§25-15.3.c.2.d.) [variance for Installation of an identification sign not otherwise permitted by ZB-00-12 granted]. Applicant reserves the right to seek, and requests that the Application be deemed amended to Include and that the Board grant, any additional determinations, deviations, variances, design standardr exceptions, waivers, interpretations, continuations of any

the Application be deemed amended to Include and that the Board grant, any additional determinations, deviations, variances, design standardr exceptions, waivers, interpretations, continuations of any pre-existing nonconforming conditions, modifications of prior conditions, and other approvals as reflected on the flied plans and application materials (as same may be further amended from time to time without further notice) and as may be determined to be necessary during the review and processing of the Application. The hearing on the Application at the meeting will be held via the Zoom platform, which can be accessed at the date and time of the hearing sat forth above by computer, tablet or smartphone, or by telephone. To join the meeting by. computer, tablet or smartphone, click the following link (or copy and paste into your browser): httips://us02.web zoom.usu/87445322676?owd=Pa$DJ5bIlYDU3rOpZIGkTPHFES6KDI 1 and when prompted enter the passcode: 123211. If the meeting has not started, you will be prompted to wait, Once the meeting begins, choose "Join Audio by Computer" or click the icon in the bottom left of your screen. You will be muted upon entering the meeting. When It is time for public questions or comments and you would like to speak, click the "raise hand" Icon. The moderator will prompt you when It is your turn to speak and mute you when you are finished-. You must state your name and address for the Board's record. To join the meeting by telephone, dial: US: 846-931-3860 and input the Webinar ID: 874 4532 2675 and Password: 123211 . Members of the public participating remotely by telephone may 'raise their hand' by dialing 19 on their phones during the virtual hearing of the Application, When It is your turn to participate, you will be on muted to speak and you must state your name and address. Persons giving sworn testimony shall appear by video in addition to audio. (For those persons having technical difficulties, please call (973) 325-4109.) Any interested person may appear in person or through an attorney and be recognized by the Board at the appropriate time. The hearing on the Application may be adjourned, postponed or continued to such additional or other dates and at such locations as the Board may determine, either virtual or inperson, without further notice, and interested parties should make diligent inquiry of the Board's secretary

tional or other dates and at such locations as the Board may determine, either virtual or inperson, without further notice, and interested parties should make diligent inquiry of the Board's secretary concerning such adjournments, postponements or continuations and, in the event any of the foregoing take place electronically or using communications equipment, to obtain any dial-in and web meeting access information. A copy of the Application, plans and other supporting documentation Is on file in the Board's office located in the Township of West Orange Municipal Building, 66 Main Street, West Orange, New Jersey, and will be available for public inspection, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled bearing during regular business hours which are typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Interested parties are advised to Inquire about any changes to those hours due to holidays or for other reasons. Anyone desiring to Inspect the Application, plans and supporting documents should contact the Board's secretary, Jamllet Baquerizo Vita, by telephone at (973) 325-4111, or by e-mail at PlanningBoard@westorangeorg to make arrangements to do so. /Wilitionally, the Application, plans and supporting documents will be available on the Board's webslte at https://www.westorange.org/527/Planning-Board through links within the meeting agenda once posted. TRADER JOE'S EAST, INC. By. Howard D Geneslaw, Esq. GIBBONS P.C. One Gateway Center Newark, New Jersey 07102 (973) 596-4647 E148407 WOO December 25, 2025 ($115.92)