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Supporting Documentation · Feb 4, 2026

West Orange Fourth Round HEFSP_adopted 111025_Appendices

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APPENDIX G 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue Site Documentation

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Township of West Orange 3 Date Issued: 12/11/2024 66 Main Street CERTIFICATE Control #: 92806 West Orange, NJ 07052 IDENTIFICATION Permit #: 20230904 973-3254112 S Home Warranty No: Block: 68 Lot :1 7 Type of Warranty Plan: [ ]State[ ] Private Work Site Location: 46 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE Use Group: R-2. Maximum Live Load: WEST ORANGE: Construction Classification: Owner in Fee: THE ALPERT GROUP Address: ONE PARKER PLAZA FORT LEE NJ 07024 Telephone: 201 866-7800 Agent/Contractor: C&C CONSTRUCTION MGMT. INC. Address: 10063 SANDMEYER LANE PHILADELPHIA PA 19116 Telephone: 215 673-1799 Lic. No./ Bldrs. Reg.No.: Federal Emp. No.: 23-2620153 [x] CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY This serves notice that said bi ing or structure has been constructed in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and is approved for occupancy. Bb J CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL This serves notice that the work completed has been constructed or installed in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and is approved. If the permit was issued for minor work, this certificate was based upon what was visible at the time of inspection. [ J] TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/COMPLIANCE If this is a temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance, the following conditions must be met no later than or will be subject to fine or order to vacate: 7) tefufeg Thomas Biondi Jr Construction Official U.C.C 260 (rev. 5/03) 1- APPLICANT 2- OFFICE Maximum Occupancy Load Description of Work/Use: FIVE (5) STORY APARTMENT BUILDING Update Desc. of Wk/Use: SPRINKLERS AND STAND BY PIPES, UPDATE-EMERGENCY GENERATOR [ ] CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE-LEAD ABATEMENT 5:17 This serves notice that based on written certification, lead abatement was performed as per NJAC 5:17, to the following extent: [] Total removal of lead-based paint hazards in scope of work ited time period( years); see file [] Partial or C] This serves notice that based on a general/smoke/carbon detector inspection of the visible parts of the building there are no imminent hazards and the building is approved for continued occupancy. CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUED OCCUPANCY Cog CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE This serves notice that said potentially hazardous equipment has been installed and/or maintained in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and is approved for Fees: $50.00 Paidf X JCheck No.

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s notice that said potentially hazardous equipment has been installed and/or maintained in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and is approved for Fees: $50.00 Paidf X JCheck No. 7006 Collected by: AR 3 - TAX ASSESSOR

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RESOLUTION PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Heard: August 7, 2019 Case Nos.: — PB- 19-05C Re: Library Redevelopment WHEREAS, pursuant to Municipal Land Use Law N.J.S.A. §40:55D-31 on August 7, 2019 the Board heard a proposed project by the Township of West Orange for construction of certain improvements at the West Orange Library Redevelopment Area which is located on Township owned property located at 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, West Orange, NJ, said premises being a portion of the area designated on the municipal tax map as Block 68, Lot 1; and WHEREAS, the Board having heard the presentation and having performed its review pursuant to N.J.S.A. §40:55D-31 hereby makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The Board accepted into evidence the following: Gi) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) Township of West Orange Planning Board Application Form Copy of West Orange Township Council Resolution 180-19 dated July 16, 2019 Copy of West Orange Township Council Resolution 188-19 dated July 16, 2019 Boundary Survey prepared by MidAtlantic Engineering Partners, LLC dated July 15, 2019 Proposed floor plans and elevations prepared by Kitchen & Associates dated August 7, 2019 (5 sheets) Site Plan drawing prepared by MidAtlantic Engineering Partners, LLC dated July 31, 2019 (1 sheet) (11” x 17”) Site Plan drawing prepared by MidAtlantic Engineering Partners, LLC dated July 31, 2019 (1 sheet) (24” x 36”)

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2 The following Exhibits were admitted into evidence: Ex. A-1 - Aerial photograph of 46 Mt. Pleasant Avenue site Ex. A-2 - 3-dimensional rendering of proposed plan Ex. A-3 — Proposed plan prepared by MidAtlantic Engineering Partners 3. Stephen Schoch of Kitchen & Associates was sworn and qualified as an expert in architecture. He testified that the proposed improvements to the existing Library building include the construction of a 65 unit age-restricted affordable housing project, including 61 one-bedroom units, 3 two-bedroom units, and 1 two- bedroom superintendent’s unit, 7,500 square feet of space.to be used by the Township for a public purpose, all to be located in a four-story elevator building with on-site parking and related improvements. 4. Gregory Domalewski PE of MidAtlantic Engineering Partners, LLC testified about setbacks, curbs, sidewalks, parking, grading, signage landscaping, lighting and circulation. WHEREAS, the Board having heard the presentation and having performed its review pursuant to N.J.S.A. §40:55D-31 hereby makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law: 1. The Township of West Orange proposes construction of improvements at the site of the West Orange Public Library including the construction of a four-story mid-rise apartment building having 65 affordable senior housing units, plus 7,500 sq. ft. of community space. The site will be leased to West Orange Senior Housing, LLC for 99 years. The 7,500 sq. ft. community space will be leased back to the Township for 99 years.

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a Pursuant to West Orange Township Resolution 180-19 the Township has determined that the project meets or will meet an existing housing need. 3. The Board finds that because the property is owned by the Township of West Orange and will be used for the purpose of providing affordable senior housing for the Township and space for use by the Township for a public purpose, it qualifies as a capital project under N.J.S.A. §40:55D-31. 4, The Board finds that the proposed project is not inconsistent with the Master Plan of the Township of West Orange. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the Township of West Orange that it finds that the proposed project is not inconsistent with the West Orange Master Plan. The Board makes the following comments and recommendations to the Applicant: i The Board reserves the right to review and make comments upon a complete set of Site Plan and Architectural drawings and supporting technical documents, once they are available and prior to building permit application and issuance. The project shall meet the requirements of the Library Redevelopment Plan dated June 10, 2019 and shall comply with all applicable Township of West Orange and State of New Jersey ordinances and regulations. Certified to be a true copy of the Resolution adopted on the 7" day of August 2019. Robin Miller, Secretary

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Vote on the Action Taken by the Board Board Member Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Bagoff * Cardoza (Vice Chair) Keigher Klein McCartney Trenk Wegner Wilkes Williams (1* Alt.) Johnson (2™ Alt) Weston (Chairman) Vote on the Memorializing Resolution Board Member Motion Second Aye Nay Abstain Absent Bagoff * Cardoza (Vice- Chair) Keigher Klein McCartney Trenk Wegner Wilkes Williams (1* Alt) Johnson (2"™ Alt) Weston (Chairman)

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RESOLUTION Township of West Orange Planning Board PB 22-07 West Orange Senior Housing LLC/46 Mount Pleasant Avenue Block: 68 Lot: 1 and Block 67 Lot 1; Zone: R-G Decided on August 3, 2022 Memorialized on September 7, 2022 Senior Housing Project Review WHEREAS, West Orange Senior Housing, LLC (“Applicant”) has made a referral to the Planning Board for a courtesy review of a senior housing project pursuant to N..S.A. 40:55D-31(a) and N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.2(c) in order to subdivide Township-owned properties to effectuate a development previously approved by the Planning Board on the site of the current West Orange Public Library at property located at 46 Mount Pleasant Avenue, also known as Block: 68; Lot 1 and Block 67 Lot 1, in the R-T Zone; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on August 3, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Applicant was represented by William C. Sullivan, Jr., Esq. and Patrick McNamara, Esq. of the firm Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC; and WHEREAS, the Applicant provided testimony by Greg Domalewski, P.E., of MidAtlantic Engineering, a licensed professional surveyor; and WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted the following documents to the Board in the form of the submission package: ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION Resolution 124-22 Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C., April 26, 2022 Authorizing Proposed Sale Municipal Clerk and Susan and Purchase McCartney, Council President

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Courtesy Review Application | Joseph Alpert July 29, 2022 Form Technical Subdivision and Suzanne L. Warren, P.L.S. July 11, 2022 Right of Way Vacation Plan West Orange Planning Board | Robin Miller, Secretary August 7, 2019 Resolution B-19-05C WHEREAS, representatives of the public had an opportunity to_ask questions of the witnesses and had an opportunity to offer statements in regard to the submission; and WHEREAS, the Board reviewed and considered the Subdivision Plat, testimony and documents submitted therewith; and WHEREAS, the Board also considered the input of its professionals at the hearing; and NOW THEREFORE, the Board makes the following findings of fact, based upon the evidence presented at its public hearings, at which a record was made: 1. The Applicant has submitted a referral to the Planning Board for courtesy review of a subdivision to effectuate a previously approved development pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-31(a) and N.J.A.C. 6A:26-3.2(c) on the property. 2. The property is located on Mount Pleasant Avenue near the intersection of Main Street and is the site of the current West Orange Public Library . 3. The Applicant does not require any variance relief from the Board. 4. The Applicant referred the subject subdivision to the Planning Board for “review and recommendation in conjunction with [the] master plan[.]” N.J.S.A. 40:55D-31(a). The Applicant may not act upon the proposed project without first reviewing the Planning Board’s recommendation. Id.

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10. 11 The proposed subdivision provides a path to effectuate the purchase and sale of property dedicated to the development of senior housing in the Township and is necessary due to an existing right-of-way between the two lots. The development approvals for the publicly owned property have already been granted and are not the subject of this subdivision. The Municipal Plaza right-of way merged with the two existing adjoining lots — Block 67, Lot 1, the existing library building/future senior housing and the remainder of Block 68, Lot 1, the remainder of the existing Municipal Complex lot. The proposed lot, Block 68, Lot 1.01 is being created pursuant to the West Orange Library Redevelopment Plan for the Library and Senior housing. A portion of the property shown as a “triangle” on the plans and as further described on the record will remain with Block 67, Lot 1 for community parking and as an access easement. A permanent easement for utilities to the property will be provided on the plan. . The triangle area will be maintained as part of the Senior Housing project and the permanent easement will be maintained by the Senior Housing project. NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Board reaches the following conclusions of law: 1. Testimony established that in order to effectuate the development of a proposed Senior Citizen Housing project, the proposed subdivision is beneficial to the Township and is consistent with the Master Plan and the previously approved development plan. . The Township Planner, Paul Grygiel, testified that he is satisfied with the plan as presented.

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