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Supporting Documentation · Apr 15, 2026

482026 PB25 11 525 Northfield Ave Planning Board Review 2

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Memorandum Page 17 of 19 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com ii. Landscaping and Fencing Planning Comments: a. 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 March 30, 2026. Applicant shall submit a revised tree removal and replacement permit with approval from the Township Forester. b. Applicant to provide elevations of the rear façade and provide height measurements for the proposed modular block wall that is enclosing the parking area in the rear yard. c. As per the landscape requirements for parking areas, the Applicant will need to provide 16 more trees or provide a payment in lieu of planting. We defer to the Township Forester to confirm requirements. iv. Lighting: i. A total of eight (8) different lighting fixtures are proposed for the subject property within the parking garage area. This includes a cluster of ceiling-mounted fixtures at the entrance areas and ceiling-mounted fixtures evenly dispersed throughout the garage. The mounting heights include 10’, 15’, and 18’. There are also pole-mounted and wall-mounted fixtures throughout the open areas of the garage at mounting heights of 10’ and 15’. ii. The revised proposal shows the exterior lighting, which includes two (2) lighting fixture types to line the Sheridan Avenue and Northfield Avenue sides of the building. Additional lighting is proposed at the entrances to the residential lobby, commercial space, and parking entrances. The mounting heights range from 8’ to 16.18’. Illumination for B-2 District Requirement Proposed Min. Illumination at Pedestrian Walkways (§25-14.3) 0.9 footcandles minimum throughout Sheridan Ave.: 0.3 FC min. (V) Min. Illumination at Parking Areas (§25- 14.3) 2.0 footcandle minimum throughout Flat Lower Parking Area: 2.1 FC min. Min. Illumination at Streets (§25-14.3) 1.2 footcandle minimum throughout Sheridan Ave.: 0.1 FC min. (V) Max. Illumination at Property Lines 0.5 footcandle Lot 1 Property Line: 0.9 FC (V) Max. Height of Wall- Mounted Fixture (§25-14.1) 18 feet Maximum mounting height 16.18’ Duration of Illumination (§25-14.1) Provision shall be made for the reduction in the intensity of illumination to the minimum needed for Plan notes, “For nighttime, dim the entry lights approximately 90% to

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on of Illumination (§25-14.1) Provision shall be made for the reduction in the intensity of illumination to the minimum needed for Plan notes, “For nighttime, dim the entry lights approximately 90% to match FC of garage.”

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