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Supporting Documentation · Jan 15, 2026

Exhibit A3 Tree Removal

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The shadeMPee Department, LLC P.O. Box 6089 West Orange, New Jersey 07052 973.766.2143 Theshadetreedeparimeni@live.com November 16, 2025 Walt Kipp, Forester Township of West Orange 25 Lakeside Avenue Re: 104 Winding Way West Orange, New Jersey 07052 forester@westorange.org Dear Mr. Kipp, On Saturday, October 4, 2025, | examined (33) trees on and just off the proposed building site. | created the Tree Removal/Replacement Schedule on page 4 of the ManTerra Design LLC plan as revised on November 4, 2025 pursuant to the West Orange Township Ordinance. Nineteen trees are proposed for removal. Of these, ten trees are non-viable. Forty-five trees are required for replacement. Fifteen trees will be planted on site. A contribution to the Tree Fund will be made to compensate for thirty trees to be planted off site. Tree Protection Fencing for the five trees to be preserved on site will be installed at the dripline of those trees. Tree protection will be combined for those trees that are in close proximity to each other (see page 5). Respectfully Submitted, John D. Linson NJ Licensed Tree Expert #198 ISA Certified Arborist #NJ-O806A NJDEP Approved Forester The Shade Tree Department, LLC P.O. Box 6089, West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 766-2143 theshadetreedepartment@live.com

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Department of Public Works - Shade Tree Division PERMIT #: 25 Lakeside Avenue DATE ISSD: West Orange, NJ 07052 Phone/Fax: (973) 325-4169 FEE: westorange.org TREE REMOVAL and REPLACEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION PROPERTY ADDRESS: _ | 04+ Win sing Mg DATE: November 14, 2015 Property Owner Information: Applicant Information (if not the owner Name: “ Vourd 2 N21 Tae a contractor): Phone:__408- +2-8— 447-30 Phone: Eamail: 0 Castajn ca@hlefepa, com E-mail: Mailing address if other than above: Relationship: NG Raritan Road Clark, N.T- 01066 ALL TREES MUST BE MARKED FOR INSPECTION Location of tree(s): 104 Winding Way (ome) A this tree(s) removal is part of a project or application involving the West Orange Zoning or Planning Board. ** If checked for yes, the Tree Removal Checklist must be completed and replanting plan guide adhered to. ** Number of trees: 19 Species: Nanious, See Porta va Diameter of each: Ries YY 2p’ Reason for removal: _ With building evel ope. of Blopaced divelling wy I would like to meet with the Forester when he comes out. (Our office will contact you to set an appointment.) For office use only: Tree removal contractor info: Number of trees approved for removal: To be determined CONTRACTOR: _Non-viable. Viable___ ADDRESS: Number of trees to be replaced: PHONE: Permit: ___ Approved ___ Denied 0 E-MAIL: Signature of Forester: Date: Kindly complete and return to forester@westorange.org or submit via fax or street address above. This application is made with reference to comply with TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 28-1-11. ALL REPLANTING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. _ Initial:

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CHECKLIST FOR TREE REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS/PROJECTS Let Submit Tree Removal Application; Jv Provide a Letter from a Licensed Tree Expert (LTE) stating why the tree(s) need to be removed along with their approval of the replacement plan. LA Tree Removal Plan; \t Tree Protection Plan (for trees that are remaining); Page Vat Tree Replacement Plan in accordance with the Township Ordinance; Pose Ip 0 Soil Erosion Plan/Permit approved by the Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District (HEP SCD); 0 $1,000.00 Fee for the Permit (Check made payable to the Township of West Orange); A Installation of Silt Fence and Tree Protection Fence (snow fence not permitted) needs to be inspected prior to the commencement of tree removal and must remain in place throughout duration of the project; val Must use a Licensed Tree Contractor who is registered with the Township (List of Registered Contractors found on our website) All non-registered contractors will be required to register with the Township prior to the approval of the permit. Jahn binson NILTE #193 “Forester must be on site while tree removal is taking place. Must give 2 weeks’ notice prior to the start of tree removal.

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Soe TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE € " SHADE TREE DIVISION WEST 25 LAKESIDE AVENUE ORANGE WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07052 TEL/FAX: (973) 325-4015 E-M: FORESTER@WESTORANGE.ORG NEIGHBOR NOTIFICATION CERTIFICATION (Complete and return with application.) PROPERTY AppRESS: _| 04+ winding Way List of neighboring property owner addresses within 100 feet to be notified. Address: Block A+0| Lat 32 Address: Block 446.0, Lok 3} Address: lod +6.0{ Lat 30 Address: Block 46.0% Lot 19 Address: Block th-0F Lot 22 Address: Blok 160 Lot 10 Township of Wert Orance Block Soo} Lot | 2 I hereby certify that owners of the above properties have been notified of the tree work relative to this application. Property Owner Signature Date

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SHADE TREE DIVISION 25 LAKESIDE AVENUE WEST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07052 Phone/Fax: (973) 325-4169 Neighbor Notification Form The purpose of this form is to inform you of the proposed removal of a viable tree(s). This notification is a required part of the West Orange tree removal permit process. Address of proposed removal: lo4 Winding Way Block +6, 01 Lot 32 JJ Number of tree(s) to be removed: G Location of tree(s): Piopos: ed hom @ si 4 @ Species of tree(s): Ash Scarlet Gale. Vogwoel., Hickom Norway Maple Syeamoyes Amencon Wolly. Red Mogle . Free af Weedon 5 Modricern EIS wild Chere an® English Yew . Registered Corfttactor Performing Removal: + be. dete rmined If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Township Forester at wkipp@westorange.org or call 973-325-4015. Property Owner Name: Date:

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