PB 25 12 Application

35 to <50 F > 80 >50 A volume/capacity analysis was conducted using Synchro software for the study intersections during the morning, evening and Saturday peak hours. The existing traffic conditions and PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY PAGE 3 OCTOBER 14, 2025

operations were evaluated at the subject intersections. Appended Figure 3 depicts the existing Level of Service results. All movements at the study intersections are calculated to operate at very favorable Level of Service “C” or better during the study peak hours with the exception of the westbound Kling Street morning and evening peak hour movements which operate with longer delays at a Level of Service “D”. As a STOP sign controlled approach along Main Street which carries higher traffic volumes longer delays are typical during peak traffic hours and is typical of other, similar intersections in the area. PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY PAGE 4 OCTOBER 14, 2025

TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPOSED USE Traffic projections for the proposed grocery store were prepared using data published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) within the Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition. Specifically, ITE Land Use Code 850: “Supermarket” was used to develop the peak hour trip generation projections. Table I summarizes the peak hour trip generation estimates using the ITE trip rates and was conservatively based on the entire building area (including the partial second floor – though such would not be accessible to customers nor display area for merchandise). The trip generation calculations are appended. TABLE I TRIP GENERATION PROJECTIONS PROPOSED 19,744 SF GROCERY STORE Morning Peak Hour Evening Peak Hour Saturday Peak Hour Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total 33 23 56 88 89 177 100 99 199 As noted, the site currently occupied with two buildings that formerly operated as a pharmacy and a diner. Table II below compares the existing site uses with the proposed grocery store use. ITE Land Use Code 880: “Pharmacy/Drugstore without Drive-Through Window” and ITE Land Use Code 932: “High-Turnover (Sit-Down) Restaurant” were used to develop the peak hour trip generation projections for the existing uses. TABLE II TRIP GENERATION COMPARISON Morning Peak Hour Evening Peak Hour Saturday Peak Hour Use Size Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total Walgreens 8,920 SF 17 9 26 37 39 76 47 48 95 Diner 1,840 SF 10 8 18 10 7 17 11 10 21 Total Existing 27 17 44 47 46 93 58 58 116 Proposed Grocery store 33 23 56 88 89 177 100 99 199 Difference +6 +6 +12 +41 +43 +84 +42 +41

Proposed Grocery store 33 23 56 88 89 177 100 99 199 Difference +6 +6 +12 +41 +43 +84 +42 +41 +82 The net traffic increase of at most approximately 42 vehicles per hour (slightly less than one vehicle every minute) would have minimal impact on external traffic conditions. Additionally, a portion of the evening site generated traffic will be pass-by traffic that is already on the local roadways (currently going to other stores), further lessening the projected traffic impacts. PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY PAGE 5 OCTOBER 14, 2025

Typically, traffic impact studies are performed for new uses that generate 100 or more new trips in an hour, based on the ITE Manual of Transportation Engineering Studies and as required by the NJDOT State Highway Access Management Code All vehicle trips were routed through the adjacent roadway network based on the observed existing roadway distributions of traffic in the neighborhood. The projected site-generated traffic volumes are summarized on appended Figures 4a, 4b and 4c. PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY PAGE 6 OCTOBER 14, 2025

FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS FUTURE TRAFFIC VOLUMES To account for other developments in the area that could occur in the near future, the existing traffic volumes were increased by 1.75% per year along Main Street and 1.0% per year along Prospect Place, Kling Street, and Erwin Place over a projected two-year development build-out horizon. This projected increase creates a projection of future traffic conditions that would occur if the site were to remain unchanged and simply re-tenanted. This background traffic growth rate is consistent with the current estimate for urban minor arterials and urban local roadways, respectively, in Essex County as published by the NJDOT in November 2023 and is used to develop the “no-build” traffic volumes shown in Figures 5a, 5b and 5c. Finally, future “build” traffic volumes were established by surcharging the new, site-generated traffic volumes onto the future “no-build” traffic volumes. The resulting future “build” traffic volumes are shown on Figures 6a, 6b and 6c. FUTURE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Updated Level of Service analyses were performed for the “no-build” and “build” volumes. Based on an analysis of these future conditions, the site redevelopment will have a nominal impact on the adjacent intersections. All movements at study intersections will continue to operate at Level of Service “C” or better during both peak hours with the exception of the Kling Street westbound movement which will operate at Level of Service “E” in the morning peak hour and Level of Service “D” in the evening and Saturday peak hours in the no-build condition and Level of Service “E” during all peak hours in the Build condition. The proposed site driveways will operate efficiently with minimal delay at Level of Service “C” or better. As shown, based on this very conservative analysis, the proposed redevelopment from retail stores to a grocery store will essentially have no negative traffic impact to the surrounding roadway traffic conditions. PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY PAGE 7 OCTOBER 14, 2025

SITE PLAN REVIEW As part of this study, a review was completed of the Site Plans prepared by Jorge Mastropietro Architects. The following comments address access and parking as shown on the Site Plan:  Vehicular access to the development is proposed via a new ingress-only driveway and a new egress-only along Main Street which will replace the existing driveways.  The Ordinance requires no parking for the first 1,000 square feet of building area and 1 parking stall per 300 square feet of retail space above that area. This results parking requirement of 62 spaces for 18,744 square-feet assuming that all of the second-floor area is also “retail” space. However, the second-floor storage space is not customer accessible and is principally storage and mechanical areas, thus does not need parking as though it were customer retail space. The site plan proposes 46 off-street parking stalls of which 5 are proposed as Electric Vehicle (EV) spaces with charging equipment to be installed. Under the applicable state regulations for EV parking, each EV space is credited as 2 spaces (up to a maximum of 10% of the total parking provided). With 5 EV parking space credit, the total on-site parking is 51 spaces. Additionally, the site frontage will allow for parallel parking spaces on Main Street and Erwin Place for 10 spaces. Combined with the on-site supply of 51 spaces, the overall site can accommodate 61 parked vehicles, thus variance relief is needed for a 1 parking space shortage. Given that the second-floor area is 5,810 SF and carries a parking “requirement” of 19 spaces (for a passive, non-retail use), the variance relief can be supported with sufficient parking for the actual retail area to be provided entirely on-site.  Two loading spaces are proposed; one to the rear of the grocery store and a temporary loading space along Main Street. The temporary loading space will be used for trucks up to 65 feet long, while the permanent loading space will be used for all other deliveries. The temporary loading space is intended to be used Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am and 11:00 am and will have signage reflecting these hours of operation. Outside of these hours, all deliveries will be made using the permanent loading space. PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE,

and will have signage reflecting these hours of operation. Outside of these hours, all deliveries will be made using the permanent loading space. PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY PAGE 8 OCTOBER 14, 2025

 The proposed site plan provides 18-foot deep by 9-foot wide parking stalls served by a minimum 24-foot two-way drive aisle. This design will provide sufficient space for circulation throughout the site and efficient flow to ensure ease for parking maneuvers. Based on this review, it is concluded that safe and efficient access and circulation can be provided to/from the site assuming reasonable and prudent driver behavior. Consequently, from a traffic engineering perspective, the site is particularly well suited for the proposed development and will have no detrimental impact on traffic conditions on the roads surrounding the site. PROPOSED GROCERY STORE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, ESSEX COUNTY PAGE 9 OCTOBER 14, 2025

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