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Chairman and Members of the West Orange Township Planning Board February 25, 2026 Re: Catalyst Development Group, LLC (PB-26-02) File No. 115.WRP0086.V01 Minor Subdivision with “C” Variances – Review #1 H:\Legacy\Howell-FS1\SEC\West Orange\Planning Board\115.WRP0086.V01 - Catalyst Development Group, LLC\26-02-25 - Review #1.docx • A copy of a Buffer Report which lists the owners of property within 200 Feet of Block 86.01, Lot 6 from the Office of the Tax Collector dated December 3, 2025. • A copy of a Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Paid for Block 86.01, Lot 6 dated December 10, 2025. We have reviewed the information submitted in support of this application and offer the following comments: A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The property in question is a rectangular tract located along the northerly side of Fairway Drive approximately 230 ft east of the intersection with Clearview Terrace. It is located within the R-5 Zoning District and has an area of 23,982 sf or approximately 0.55 acres. The property is currently occupied by a 2-story single family dwelling, an inground pool, several paver patios, a paver parking area and a shed. The Applicant is seeking Minor Subdivision approval with “C” variances to subdivide the property into three (3) new lots. New Lot 6.02 will have an area of 8,505 sf and will contain the existing dwelling, existing driveway with modifications and a new paver patio. New Lot 6.01 will have an area of 7,199 sf and will contain the existing inground pool and paver patios while new Lot 6.03 will have an area of 8,278 sf and will be vacant. It is important to note that single family dwellings are a permitted use within the R-5 Zoning District. B. VARIANCES AND/OR WAIVERS FROM LOCAL ORDINANCES 1. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot area of 7,199 sf for new Lot 6.01 whereas a minimum lot area of 10,000 sf is required. 2. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot area of 8,505 sf for new Lot 6.02 whereas a minimum lot area of 10,000 sf is required. 3. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot area of 8,278 sf for new Lot 6.03 whereas a minimum lot area of 10,000 sf is required. 4. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot width of 62.60 ft for new Lot 6.01 whereas a minimum lot width of 75 ft is required. 5. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a side yard setback of 8.34 ft

ested a variance to permit a lot width of 62.60 ft for new Lot 6.01 whereas a minimum lot width of 75 ft is required. 5. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a side yard setback of 8.34 ft on one side of the existing dwelling on new Lot 6.02 whereas a minimum side yard setback of 10 ft is required. 6. The Applicant has requested the following submission checklist waiver: a) Item #10 – Monumentation as specified by Map Filing Law. 7. Based on our review, we find that the following items from the Site Plan/Subdivision Checklist must be addressed: a) Item #20 – Copy and/or delineation of existing or proposed deed restrictions or covenants.