03 16 2026 Review 1

March 16, 2026 Our File No. 115.WRP0158.V01 Page 2 • An Application Proposal prepared by Michael J. Pessolano, AICP, PP, which describes the proposed development and sets forth the reasons why the requested relief should be granted. • A copy of a Verification of Taxes & Sewer Charges Paid for Block 158, Lot 28.01 from the Office of the Tax Collector dated December 15, 2025. • A copy of a Buffer Report which lists the owners of the property within 200 Feet of Block 158, Lot 28.01 from the Office of the Tax Assessor dated December 15, 2025. • A copy of a Deed dated September 26, 2025, which conveys ownership of Block 158, Lot 28.01 from Shalom Naim and Antonia Silvestri Naim to 15 Ridgeway, LLC. This deed was recorded in the Essex County Register of Deeds & Mortgages Office on October 2, 2025 as Instrument #2025062136. 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 flag lot located approximately 380 feet south of the intersection of Ridgeway Avenue and Old Indian Road. It is located in the R-4 Zoning District and has an area of 53,084 sf or approximately 1.22 acres. The property is currently occupied by a 2-story single family dwelling with an associated paved driveway from Ridgeway Avenue. Additional improvements include front and rear porches, a wood deck, a fabric covered carport, a bocci court, a fish pond, and a retaining wall. The Applicant is seeking Minor Subdivision approval with “C” variances to subdivide the property into two (2) new lots. New Lot 28.03 will have an area of 26,234 sf and will contain the existing 2-story single family dwelling which is proposed to be renovated. Additional improvements include an associated paved driveway, walkways and a rear patio. New Lot 28.04 will have an area of 26,850 sf and will contain a proposed 2-story single family dwelling with an associated paved driveway and a rear covered patio. All other existing site improvements are proposed to be removed from the property. Both new lots will include 14.8 feet of frontage along Ridgeway Avenue. Access is provided to both new lots via a shared 14 feet wide driveway within a proposed common use access and utility easement. B. VARIANCES AND/OR WAIVERS FROM LOCAL ORDINANCES 1. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot frontage of 14.8 feet for

driveway within a proposed common use access and utility easement. B. VARIANCES AND/OR WAIVERS FROM LOCAL ORDINANCES 1. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot frontage of 14.8 feet for both new Lot 28.03 and Lot 28.04 whereas a minimum lot frontage of 75 feet is required. 2. The Applicant has requested a variance to permit a lot width of 14.8 feet for both new Lot 28.03 and Lot 28.04 whereas a minimum lot width of 100 feet is required.