2026 01 28 Review 2

Chairman and Members of the West Orange Planning Board January 28, 2026 Re: Johnny R. Perez (PB-25-09) Our File No. 115.WRP0129.V02 (60001) Minor Subdivision - Review #2 H:\Legacy\Howell-FS1\SEC\West Orange\Planning Board\115.WRP0129.V02 - Perez (Whittlesey Ave)\2026-01-28 - Review #2.docx • A copy of a Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Paid for Block 129, Lot 58 from the Office of the Tax Collector dated August 8, 2025. We have reviewed the submitted information and offer the following comments: A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The property in question is a rectangular tract which fronts on the easterly side of Whittlesey Avenue. It is located in the R-T Two Family Residential Zone and has an area of 10,000 sf (0.23 acres). Lot 58 is currently occupied by a two and a half-story two-family dwelling and two sheds. The Applicant is seeking Minor Subdivision approval with “C” variances to subdivide the lot into two new residential lots. Proposed Lots 58.01 and 58.02 will both have an area of 5,000 sf (0.11 acres). Proposed Lot 58.02 will contain the existing two-family dwelling, and no improvements are shown on proposed Lot 58.01 at this time. However, the Applicant has indicated that they intend to develop proposed Lot 58.01 with a two-family dwelling. B. WAIVERS AND/OR EXCEPTIONS FROM THE RESIDENTIAL SITE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS (RSIS) This application is subject to the requirements of the Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) adopted as NJAC 5:21-1, et seq. 1. The Applicant has not requested any minimis exceptions from the RSIS. 2. The Applicant has not requested any waivers from RSIS. C. VARIANCES AND/OR WAIVERS FROM LOCAL ORDINANCES 1. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot area of 5,000 sf for both of the proposed lots. We note that a two-family dwelling requires a minimum lot area of 7,500 sf. 2. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot width of 50 feet for both of the proposed lots. We note that a two-family dwelling requires a minimum lot width of 75 feet. 3. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a front yard setback of 16.71 feet to the existing dwelling located on proposed Lot 58.02. We note that a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet is required. 4. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a side yard setback (one side) of 1.67 feet on proposed Lot 58.02. We note that a minimum side yard setback (one

ard setback of 30 feet is required. 4. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a side yard setback (one side) of 1.67 feet on proposed Lot 58.02. We note that a minimum side yard setback (one side) of 8 feet is required. D. DESIGN COMMENTS AND PLAT DETAILS 1. The Applicant should clarify if the Minor Subdivision will be filed with the County Clerk’s office by plat or by deed. If filed by plat, the Proposed Minor Subdivision drawing must be revised to comply with the requirements of the Map Filing Law. Testimony should be provided to the Board.