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Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan 575 Northfield Ave., LLC Block 159.01, Lot 1.01 January 29, 2026 Page 7 of 9 RESPONES-Not applicable, we have a reduction in impervious coverage and we comply with 25-29.4(s)3(b) as we will not be increasing runoff rate or volume at our design points 14. The Applicant proposes to address the stormwater runoff quantity standards by reducing the peak flow rates from the current and projected 2-, 10-, and 100-year storm events. The Stormwater Management Report notes an increase in volume for the post-development condition and states that this will not cause any flood damage downstream. The Applicant has not provided enough information to demonstrate that the site complies with the stormwater runoff quantity standards set forth in §25-29.4s3 of the Land Use Regulations. Respones-The stormwater report has been revised to include compliance with 25-29.4(s)3(b), as we will not be increasing runoff rate or volume at our design points 15. Within the Stormwater Management Report, the time of concentration calculation within the “Summary for Subcatchment E1A-B: E1A & E1B Disturbed” and “Summary for Subcatchment E3: E3” must be revised to have the first 100 feet be calculated as sheet flow. RESPONES-Revised 16. Within the Stormwater Management Report, the time of concentration of 5 minutes for the roof was provided without calculations. The Applicant must provide calculations for this time of concentration. RESPONES-Revised 17. The routing in the Stormwater Management Report must be revised to analyze impervious and pervious areas separately. RESPONES-Revised 18. The Storm Sewer Tabulation within Appendix C of the Stormwater Management Report is not legible and must be revised for review. RESPONES-Revised 19. The drainage area maps need to be revised to extend the drainage areas from the front lot lines to the limits of disturbance within the Northfield Avenue and Sheridan Avenue Rights-Of-Way. RESPONES-Revised 20. The drainage area maps need to be revised to correctly draw the time of concentration path. The paths currently shown are not drawn perpendicular with each of the contour lines. RESPONES-Updated 21. The drainage area maps need to be revised to show all of the time of concentration paths referenced in the routing analysis. In addition, the path must be labeled showing the sheet flow, shallow concentrated flows, and open

need to be revised to show all of the time of concentration paths referenced in the routing analysis. In addition, the path must be labeled showing the sheet flow, shallow concentrated flows, and open channel flows. RESPONES-Revised

Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan 575 Northfield Ave., LLC Block 159.01, Lot 1.01 January 29, 2026 Page 8 of 9 22. There is an existing drainage ditch to the east of the existing driveway fronting Northfield Avenue which conveys stormwater runoff from the parking lot to the street. This is not depicted in the Stormwater Management Report. The Existing Drainage Area Map depicts all stormwater runoff from the parking lot to the inlets directly connected to the 72” culvert. Revise report accordingly. RESPONES-Revised and shown on drainage area maps 23. The Proposed Drainage Area Map must be revised labeling drainage area “P1 Pervious”. RESPONES-Revised 24. The Stormwater Maintenance Plan and Field Manual should be revised to comply with the stormwater license and inspection requirement set forth in §25-29.13 of the Land Use Regulations. RESPONES-Revised and final review to be a Condition of Approval 25. The Stormwater Maintenance Plan and Field Manual and any future revisions shall be recorded upon the deed of record for each property on which the maintenance described in the maintenance plan must be undertaken. Prior to recording, the form of the deed must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board attorney and our office. RESPONES-Condition of approval E. LANDSCAPING COMMENTS 1. Pursuant to § 28-8, trees shall be replaced on a one-to-one basis, ideally on the same lot or elsewhere in town. According to the ‘Tree Removal Schedule’ on Sheet C-100, 77 trees are proposed to be removed, whereas no new shade trees are proposed. Plans should identify where compensatory plantings will be installed or note that the Township’s Tree Replacement Fund will be subsidized with approval from the Township Forester. RESPONES-Tree removal chart on sheet C-100 has been updated per Township Forester. Township Foresters approval shall be a condition of approval. 2. Revise the plans to indicate the proposed disposition for all open areas, such as lawn, stone, mulch, etc., to prevent confusion during construction. RESPONES-Revised to show mulch or lawn 3. Our office recommends that if deer pressure is high, rigid plastic open mesh trunk guards to prevent the irreparable damage from buck rub, and that burlap around root ball should be removed upon planting. RESPONES-Updated detail 4. Revise the ‘Deciduous Tree Planting’ detail, and ‘Evergreen Tree Planting’ detail to have a

from buck rub, and that burlap around root ball should be removed upon planting. RESPONES-Updated detail 4. Revise the ‘Deciduous Tree Planting’ detail, and ‘Evergreen Tree Planting’ detail to have a note that states that tree staking and rigid plastic open mesh trunk guards shall be removed from the plantings after two calendar years. RESPONES-Note added

Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan 575 Northfield Ave., LLC Block 159.01, Lot 1.01 January 29, 2026 Page 9 of 9 5. Revise plans to reduce number of ‘Pink Knockout Roses’ and diversify plant selection for south and west side foundation plantings. Our office recommends adding ‘Compact Inkberry Holly – Ilex glabra ‘Compacta’, ‘Merlot Sweetspire – Itea virginica ‘Merlot’, and ‘Encore Azalea – Rhododendron Encore’. RESPONES-Landscape plan has been revised. Northfield Avenue will remain as previously shown as the shrubs proposed are salt tolerant shrubs during winter months. Sheridan Ave has been updated with native shrubs. 6. Revise the plans to include details and layout for the proposed ‘Zen Garden’ RESPONES- Not a garden. Not open to the public. It is a place to meditate. 7. Sheet SLP-1 of the civil plans must be revised to mark the trees to be removed as per §25-28.7a4 of the Land Use Regulations. RESPONES-Revised F. LIGHTING COMMENTS 1. Revise the plans to indicate the proposed color and finish for all proposed fixtures and poles. Also, indicate timers and hours of operation. RESPONES-The color was updated to Black. Testimony shall be provided 2. Sheet C-700 of the civil plans should be revised to include isolux pattern details for the proposed lights, including a scale and graph. RESPONES-Provided on sheet C-700 and on detail sheet C-901 Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Very truly yours, Jarmel Kizel Architects and Engineers, Inc. Anthony Facchino, PE, PLS, PP Associate Director of Land Planning