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One Market Street, Suite 1F Camden, NJ 08102 732.410.2651 www.cmeusa1.com February 18, 2026 West Orange Township – Zoning Board 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Re: Montclair Stables, LLC (Application No. ZB-25-02) Preliminary & Final Site Plan with ‘C’ and ‘D’ Variances 12-22 Woodland Avenue Block 152.02, Lots 176, 176 and 186 Our File: 115.WRZ0152.V06 Dear Chairman and Board Members, 1. Property and Project Description The subject property is located at 12 Woodland Avenue, and is approximately 3.46 acres in size. The site is currently developed with the former Essex Equestrian Center horse training / riding facility, consisting of stables, and riding areas, as well as a parking area and a single family residence. The applicant is proposing to remove the residential structure and expand the outdoor riding area on the site, along with new outdoor paddock spaces, and parking improvements. This is a supplemental review to the initial planning review letter issued by the Nishuane Group dated April 1, 2025. For additional information on planning and zoning issues, please refer to that report. The applicant has provided supplemental and revised information based on previous feedback from the Board and its professionals. The supplemental information indicates the following revisions: • The applicant no longer proposes use of an existing driveway which utilized the ROW of Nicholas Avenue. All access to the facility will be through Woodland Avenue • A tree inventory and removal plan have been provided • Identification of steep slopes and analysis of disturbance is now included with the plans • Additional fence details have been provided