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525 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ January 27, 2026 Page 4 of 4 installation of drought-tolerant ground cover, over-irrigation of slope landscaping, direct drainage to slopes, disposal of soil or debris on slopes, ponding of water against retaining walls, monitoring movements and property condition changes. If any deficiencies are noted during the inspection, the necessary corrective action must be taken. Copies of the inspection reports must be filed with the Township of West Orange immediately following completion of the inspection. ANS: "A maintenance plan, if needed, will be provided as a condition of approval". 16). For areas at the top of a steep slope or adjacent to a parcel with steep slopes, a minimum setback of 50 feet is required from the top of slope to any proposed improvements such as buildings, roads, parking lots, septic fields, swimming pools, hot tubs, ponds, or other uses at or near the top of steep slopes, except as otherwise recommended by a qualified professional. Where development is near steep slopes greater than 30%, increase setback to a minimum of 100 feet, except as otherwise recommended by a qualified professional. The minimum setback shall be established considering site-specific topographic conditions and the recommendations of the qualified professional geotechnical engineer performing the slope stability analysis. ANS: Not applicable. Top of slope has been previously developed with single family homes that vary from 3.1 feet to 9 feet. No improvements are proposed at the top of slope. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (908)754-8383. Sincer~Iy; --_ _ _ ~1~S;,Consultants, Inc, . _ r~ Atulkurr~ai-N. Shah, PE, PP, F. ASCE Pr~e~ident NJ P~T,icerise #24GE03443900 ANS /AJS email: pedro@bygomes.com Filed: Y01272026.003 Gomes