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Supporting Documentation · May 28, 2026

REVISED Executed Application with Attachment submission

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE PLANNING BOARD OR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT -ACAPPLICANT INFORMATION Full Legal Name: _ Seton Hall Preparatory School (Last) — First) Mailing Address: 120 Northfield Avenue West Orange NJ 07052 (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) hone Number: (973) 325-7737 Email:_mgallo@shp.org Is the Applicant an: 01 Individual, 01 Corporation, 0 Partnership, Kl Other Parochial Non-Profit High School ifthe Applicant is a corporation or partnership, a list of the names and addresses of persons having a 10% f i. interest or more in the corporation or partnership must be attached. N/A The Applicant is a non-profit corporation without stock ownership Relationship of the applicant to the property: | Owner, ) Tenant or Lessee, 1 Purchaser under contract (with consent of owner, ( Other (please specify) If the applicant is not the owner of the property in question, the applicant must submit an affidavit with the owner(s) authorization to proceed with this process. | B. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION JM Check here if same as applicant. If the owner is not the applicant, please complete the following: Owner's Name: Applicant is owner Address: Telephone Number: ( ) Email: C.PROPERTY INFORMATION : ; Street Address: 700 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Block Number(s): 82.01 ; Lot Number(s): 1 7 Tax Plate: 15 and 16 ; Zone of Property: _R-1 Single Family Residential District ‘The location of the property is approximately 1,750 __ feet from the intersection of Prospect Avenue and_Northfield Avenue (closest intersection.) Has there been any previous Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board hearings involving this property? & Yes, Date(s):_See Application Attachment ;0 No If yes, please attach copies of the written decisions adopted by the Board to each application. Please attach a list of all contiguous or adjacent property owned by the applicant or owner. X{ None Is this property listed in “The Historic Sites Survey” prepared by Robert Guter 7/9/1992 [1 Yes RI No TAPLANNING. BRD\Dacument Libray\PB-ZBA Application 4-20-5.doe | | \

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D. TYPE OF APPLICATION. Ws Indicate the type of application being submitted, check all boxes that apply. Note that more than one variance may be necessary, please indicate the number of each type needed: 1) C1 Interpretation of ordinance or map. 2) O Appeal of action of Zoning Officer. 3) O Variance “C1” Reason: C1 shape of property; a physical features; C1 exceptional situation. 4) Sj Variance *C2”. 5) BW Variance “D”. 6) O Subdivision without variances: 1] major; 0 minor; O preliminary; 0 final; Opreliminary and final. 7) O Subdivision with variances: A major; 0 minor; C preliminary; O final; Opreliminary and final. 8) J Site Plan: O preliminary; 0 final; XJpreliminary and final; J with variances; O without variances. 9) O Amended Site Plan. 10) O Conditional Use. 11) O Conceptual. 12) Ol Home Professional Office. 13) C1 Home Occupation, *The Applicant also seeks removal and/or modification of 14) O Soil Removal Permit. certain conditions of a prior approval from the Zoning Board Please list the specific Sections of the Ordinance for which a variance is sought. If additional space is required, please attach a list. Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: _See Application Attachment Section: ; Proposed: ; Description: ; Proposed: ; Description: ; Proposed: ; Description: E. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. Existing Use of the Property Briefly describe the major elements of your proposal: (a more detailed description is required in Section G.) M ight poles approximately 90 feet in height at the existing athletic field with running track. The Applicant also seeks removal and/or modification of certain conditions of approval contained in Resolution ZB-08- jorialized by “the Zoning Board of Adjustment on December 16, 2010 as more particulary described in the Application Attachment. The property is (square feet); 45.316 (acres) Impervious Surface Coverage: Present: _ 18.5% ; Proposed; No change Building Coverage: Present:__ 0.77% ; Proposed: No change Is the property located: Within 200 feet of another municipality? O Yes KINo Adjacent to an existing or proposed county road? RM Yes ONo Adjacent to other county land? O Yes RI No Adjacent to a state highway? O Yes KINo TAPLANNING BRD\Dacument [ihrarPB-204 Application 4-20-8S.doe

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The following information is respectfully requested to enable the Board to facilitate the processing of this application: APPLICANT'S ATTORNEY: Marc E. Leibman, Esq. - Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC Telephone Number: (973 ) 530-2299 Email: mleibman@csglaw.com Address; 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 APPLICANT’S ENGINEER: N/A Telephone Number:( ) N/A Email: N/A Address:_ N/A APPLICANT'S ARCHITECT: _Donald R. Fiore - Heintz & Fiore Architects, LLC Telephone Number: (973 ) 467-1240 Email:_hfaia@aol.com Address: 508 Millburn Avenue, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 APPLICANT'S PLANNER: John McDonough Telephone Number: @73) 222-6011 Email:_jmedonoughpp@gmail.com Address: 101 Gibraltar Drive, Suite 1A, Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950 OTHER EXPERT(S): N/A Telephone Number:( ) N/A Email:_N/A Adaress:_N/A If necessary, please list any additional experts below, including address, telephone number and email address. TAPLANNING BRD'Decument Library\PB-ZBA Application 4-20-15.doe

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=G. REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCES ~ See Application Attachment 4A) 48) 4C-1) 4C-2) 4D) 45) Please attach a written statement labeled “PROPOSAL”, describe the major elements of your proposal, and describe in detail the physical and use changes proposed. Please attach a written statement labeled “REASONS FOR RELIEE”, which fully answers 4C-1, 4C-2 or 4D (Special Reasons) AND part 4E (Negative Criteria). (For CI variances only) The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance would result in the peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional undue hardship under N.J.S.A. 40:55D- 70c(1). List in detail wherein this case conforms to this requirement, including, if applicable, reference to the exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the property, or the exceptional topographical conditions afiecting the property which applicant contends warrants the granting of the variance, (For C2 variances only) State how the purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance requirements and the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment according to N.J.S.4 40:55D-70c(2). Please list all benefits of the deviation to the Township and any adverse effects. State how the benefits of the deviation would substantially outweigh any detriment to the Township. (For D variances orily) State’ the special reasons under N.J.S.A 40:55D-70d affecting this property. The granting of this variance Will-not be substantially detrimental to the public good and will not substantial! lly impair the intent of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. List in detail the reasons, among others, why the variance can be granted without being materially detrimental to the welfare of the community or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the neighborhood and zone. H, PLAT SUBMISSION 4F) Please list all maps and other exhibits accompanying this application. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. ITEM SIGNED BY DATE/REVISION See Filing Letter IL. NOTICE Applicant is responsible to publish and serve notice of this application in accordance with Zoning Board of Adjustment/Planning Board requirements; however, notice may not be served until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date. To be

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nt/Planning Board requirements; however, notice may not be served until this application is certified as complete and the administrative officer has assigned the applicant a public hearing date. To be provided TAPLAN: ING.BRDWDacument Library\PB-2BA Application 4-20-15.doe

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J. VERIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION. SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: APPLICANT’S VERIFICATION I hereby certify that the above statements made by me and the information contained in the papers submitted in connection with this application are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. Applicant’s Signature: Gud Sadr Date: glicl ay CONTINUANCE Should the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Adjustment have a full and heavy agenda, or discussion and meeting regarding this application requiring carrying the matter past the statue time limit, the applicant grants permission for such an extension. Applicant’s Signature: MWuchaal £ Wa Date: ic [ If Z l a f OWNER’S AUTHORIZATION ~ MUST BE SIGNED am the mast€&t Seton Hall Preparatory School with an adress at Thereby certify that I resiteat _ 120 Northfield Avenue, West Orage in the County of _Essex and the State of New Jersey and that is the owner of all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land known as Block(s) 82.01 : Lot(s) 4 on the Tax Map of 15and16 which property is, the, subject of the above eer i tl authorizes application, and that said application is hereby authorized bya Furthermore seeeterize inspection of the site which is the subject of this application. Owner’s Signature: Arche & Lede Date: q lis [2 ia THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT RELIEVE THE APPLICANT FROM COMPLYING WITH OTHER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES SUCH AS THE TREE REMOVAL ORDINANCE AND OBTAINING THE NECESSARY APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER SUCH ORDINANCES. TAPLANNING.BRD Document Library\PR-2BA Application 4-20-13,doe

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TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SETON HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL ATTACHMENT C. PROPERTY INFOMRATION Has there been any previous Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board hearings involving this property? Yes x No _ If yes, please attach copies of the written decisions adopted by the Board to each application. • Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolution ZB-08-37, adopted December 16, 2010; • Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolution ZB-08-37 Amendment, adopted January 17, 2013; • Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolution ZB-15-03, adopted April 16, 2015; • Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolution ZB-16-05, adopted August 18, 2016; • Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolution ZB-22-12, adopted October 19, 2023. D. TYPE OF APPLICATION Please list the specific Sections of the Ordinance for which a variance is sought. If additional space is required, please attach a list. • Section 25-24.2.(d)(4) requires the setbacks and buffers for outdoor recreation facilities that are lighted for evening use shall be increased by 100% over the above requirements. The use of outdoor recreation facilities shall not be permitted after 11:00 p.m. The Applicant proposes a 59.13 foot setback to the light pole. • Section 25-24.2.(d)(4) requires the setbacks and buffers for outdoor recreation facilities that are lighted for evening use shall be increased by 100% over the above requirements. The use of outdoor recreation facilities shall not be permitted after 11:00 p.m. The Applicant proposes a buffer less than 100 feet as the proposed light poles have a setback of 59.13 feet. • Section 25-14.1.c. indicates light poles shall not exceed a height of 18 feet. The Applicant proposes light poles approximately 90 feet tall. E. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Briefly describe the major elements of your proposal: (a more detailed description is required in Section G.) 4911-4782-7596.v1

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As indicated on the Application, the Applicant seeks removal and/or modification of certain conditions of approval contained in Resolution ZB-08-37 adopted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on December 16, 2010, as amended by Resolution ZB-08-37 adopted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on January 17, 2013, as follows: CONDITIONS RELIEF EXISTING CONDITION REQUESTED RELIEF 36. During the months of June, July and The fields may also be used by the West August, the athletic fields can only be used Orange Recreation Department throughout directly by Seton Hall Prep and its own the year to conduct regularly offered students or athletes and not by Seton Hall programs and activities. coaches or third parties to conduct other athletic or sports sessions or training camps (whether for pay or not). 37. There shall be no installation of any field Install Sports Lighting on Tevlin Field and lights on any of the fields, whether on a Pathway lighting extending from the Home permanent or temporary basis. Grandstands and Visitors Bleachers to both parking lots. 40. Seton Hall Prep can have no more than Seton Hall Prep can have no more than eight eight home football games per school year at regular season home football games per level the Subject Property, excluding games played per school year at the Subject Property, by another school using the Subject Property excluding varsity postseason playoff games in the event of a necessity. and games played by another school using the Subject Property in the event of a necessity. 41. At the Subject Property, Seton Hall Prep The scheduling of activities shall be at the can conduct no more than one athletic event discretion of the Applicant for reasonable and at the same time (with the exception of tennis efficient use of the facilities, including parking and baseball), and to the extent that two or and access. more events are scheduled at the Subject Property on the same date, there must be at least a 1.5 hour time period between the

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king and baseball), and to the extent that two or and access. more events are scheduled at the Subject Property on the same date, there must be at least a 1.5 hour time period between the conclusion of one game of any sport and the commencement of the next game of any sport. 2 4911-4782-7596.v1

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46. The Essex County Baseball Tournament No county or state tournament shall be held shall not be played at any field located on the on the Subject Property which does not Subject Property. No countywide football include Seton Hall Prep as a participant. tournaments shall be played at the Subject Property. No county or state cross-country or outdoor track tournament or championship will be conducted at the Subject Property. No county or state soccer, lacrosse or tennis tournament or championship, which does not directly involve Seton Hall, will be conducted at the Subject Property. 53. The Applicant agrees to offer the use of The Applicant agrees in addition to make the the baseball and football fields located at the fields available to the West Orange Subject Property for use by the townships of Recreation Department and other local area West Orange, Livingston and South Orange for community programs for use in conducting their high school varsity teams in the case of regularly offered programs and activities. an emergency. 61. The use of a public address system at the A public address system may be used for Subject Property shall be limited to (i) during activities at the Subject Property as usual and football games and/or (ii) isolated individual customary for each activity. Use of a Public events held at the Subject Property, and only Address System shall be at normal and at normal and customary decibel levels. customary decibel levels. G. REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCES The Applicant respectfully submits that its proposed improvements will enhance the purposes of the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-2, including: (g) to provide sufficient space in appropriate locations for a variety of agricultural, residential, recreational, commercial and industrial uses and open space, both public and private, according to their respective environmental requirements in order to meet the needs of all New Jersey citizens; and (i) to promote a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques and good civic design and arrangement. 3 4911-4782-7596.v1

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