03132026 PB 25 11 Planning Review 1

Memorandum Page 13 of 16 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com (c) Landscaping and Fencing: i. We note that the applicant submitted an application for a tree removal and replacement permit on November 13, 2025. The Site Plan was updated on January 29, 2026. Applicant shall submit a revised tree removal and replacement application. ii. The Site Plan notes that fifty-five (55) total trees of varying sizes are to be removed. To meet the tree replacement standards, 106 trees are required to be planted. This does not include replacement for trees which do not meet the 4” diameter minimum standard to qualify as a tree. The Applicant is proposing to plant ninety-four (94) trees and contribute to the Tree Fund in lieu of planting the remaining twelve (12) trees. Applicant to submit approval from Township Forester for this payment in lieu of planting. iii. The majority of replacement trees will be planted in the back of the building in an existing wooded area in the northern and eastern areas of the lot. Six (6) thornless cockspur hawthorn trees are proposed along Sheridan Avenue. A total of 187 shrubs are proposed to line the street-facing facades along Sheridan Avenue and Northfield Avenue. iv. Additional improvements will occur throughout the site including repairs to any damaged sidewalk on Sheridan Avenue, new 4’ sidewalks on Northfield Avenue, new curbing, new driveway aprons with depressed curbs, pavement repairs on Northfield Avenue and Sheridan Avenue, landscaping, lighting, construction of a concrete block retaining wall and chain link fence between the building and forested, steep-slope area in the back of the site. v. The rear yard and side yard abut residential zones, and a 50’ wide buffer strip with trees and shrubbery is required between residential and nonresidential districts in the nonresidential zone. The buffer area between the subject property and the residential areas varies, with much of the space not meeting the buffer requirement. vi. Applicant to provide elevations of the rear façade and provide height measurements for the proposed masonry block wall with brick veneer that is enclosing the parking area in the rear yard. Landscaping and Screening Ordinance Requirements Existing Proposed Roof Equipment (§25-11.8) Roof equipment should be located in the center of the

that is enclosing the parking area in the rear yard. Landscaping and Screening Ordinance Requirements Existing Proposed Roof Equipment (§25-11.8) Roof equipment should be located in the center of the roof when possible. N/A Rooftop units proposed in center of roof Parking Area Screening (§25-12.1) Any parking area shall be screened on any side which adjoins or faces premises situated in any residence district by a fence, wall, berm, evergreen N/A N/A Parking area is located on ground floor under residential units. Enclosed by a masonry