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Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Planning Board January 15, 2026 Re: 262 Main Street Realty, LLC & 270 Main Street Realty, LLC (PB25-12) File No. 115.WRP0114.V01 Preliminary & Final Site Plan with “C” Variances and Page 10 Tree Removal Permit - Review #1 H:\Legacy\Howell-FS1\SEC\West Orange\Planning Board\115.WRP0114.V01 - 262 & 270 Main Street Realty, LLC\26-01-15 - Review #1.docx E. LANDSCAPING COMMENTS 1. In accordance with §25-11.3b of the Ordinance, along any side or rear property line which is also the boundary line between a nonresidential district and a residential district or is contiguous to a residential use in a residential zone, a buffer strip shall be planted and maintained in perpetuity with trees and shrubbery of such sizes and densities as to adequately screen the buildings from such abutting residential district or use in a residential zone. On smaller lots, the required buffer width shall be 10% of lot width or depth, but not less than 20 feet. Whereas, the Applicant has not proposed buffering along the existing dwellings surrounding the site. 2. The plans should be revised to include, but not limited to, a plant schedule with common and botanical names, quantities and installation sizes, graphics and labels, etc., for further review. 3. In accordance with §25-12.1e, any parking area shall be screened on any side which adjoins or faces premises situated in any residence district by a fence, wall, berm, evergreen or hedge. The Applicant should provide testimony to the Board regarding whether the proposed retaining wall will sufficiently screen adjoining Lot 51. 4. In accordance with §25-12.1o, landscaped plans shall be submitted for detailed planting within the parking area. In parking areas with thirty (30) or more parking spaces, there shall be a minimum of one (1) tree plus ground level planting for each ten (10) parking stalls. Revise the plans to provide a complete landscaping plan to determine if the plans comply with same. 5. In accordance with §25-12.3b.3, parking areas and off-street truck-loading spaces shall be appropriately planted and fenced for the protection of adjacent properties. Whereas, the Applicant has not proposed any plantings to buffer parking and loading spaces. 6. In accordance with §28-4e., every development application filed with the Land Use Board that proposes tree removal and replacement shall

proposed any plantings to buffer parking and loading spaces. 6. In accordance with §28-4e., every development application filed with the Land Use Board that proposes tree removal and replacement shall preserve fifty (50) percent of the tree canopy; provide a report from a Qualified Tree Expert; install protective fencing around the remaining trees; maintain trees in compliance with the Township Code subsection 25- 12.1o. and shall create 50% shade in the parking lots within twenty-five (25) years. The Applicant should address these requirements with the Board and the Township Forester. 7. In accordance with §28-8, Table A, revise the plans to indicate the size of all existing trees proposed to be removed to determine the tree replacement quantity required. Also, provide a note on the plans that a tree removal and replacement permit will be submitted to the Township Forester, prior to any site disturbance. 8. It appears there are open planting pits along Main Street where street trees can be provided. Also, review if planting pits can be provided within the existing sidewalk along Prospect Street for new trees to be installed.