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Supporting Documentation · May 6, 2026

Proof of Mailing Packet to West Orange

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THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. MATERIA ATTORNEYS AT LAW 900 POMPTON AVENUE, STE A2 FRANK J. MATERIA, ESQ. CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009 Email: frank@materiaiaw.com TEL: (973) 337-2273 FAX: (973) 337-2274 WILLIAM J. SORIANO, ESQ., OF COUNSEL www.materiaiaw.com Email: wsoriano@materialaw.com , By Appointment only: New Jersey American Water 98 FIRST AVENUE, STE B Company ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, 167 John F. Kennedy Parkway ea Short Hills, NJ 07078 April 15, 2026 RE: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE APPLICATION NO.: PB-26-01 Dear Sir/Madam, That the undersigned has applied to the West Orange Planning Board in the Township of West Orange for an application via applicant, 15 Ridgeway LLC, on property located at 15 Ridgeway Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052; Block 28.01; Lot 158. Subject property is located in the R-4 Residential Zone 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. 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. Furthermore 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. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating

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of 14.8 feet for both new Lot 28.03 and Lot 28.04 whereas a minimum lot width of 100 feet is required. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to abut a street. The applicant may also seek any such other variances and waivers that may be required from the Zoning Ordinance. The Application is now on the Clerk's Calendar and an |; 6.30PM. Sa ng wil he Municipal Buil purposes only a Zoom link is available: Planning Boar https: ‘us02web.zoom us j'87345499468 pw d= ImZtdadxz, $49 9468 uTbHuSPW9BmXS4Pk | 4 Passcode 85679 Dial in 646 931 3860 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, Any persons affected by this application have an opportunity to be heard at the meeting. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public in the office of the Secretary of the Board in the Municipal Building by appointment only. Please contact the Secretary at 973-325-4111 to set up a time and date to view the documents. This notice is required by law and is being published at the direction of the Planning Board of West Orange. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The applicant has also published the legal notice of this application in the Star Ledger. The applicant, by order of the West Orange Planning Board, é¢ sent this notice to you Vel

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THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. MATERIA ATTORNEYS AT LAW 900 POMPTON AVENUE, STE A2 FRANK J. MATERIA, ESQ. CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009 Email: frank@materiaiow.com TEL: (973) 337-2273 FAX: (973) 337-2274 WILLIAM J. SORIANO, ESQ., OF COUNSEL www.materiaiaw.com Email: wsoriano@materialaw.com By Appointment only: a 98 FIRST AVENUE, STE B Comeast Cablevision ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, 800 Rahway Avenue NJO7716 Union, NJ 07083 April 15, 2026 RE: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE ATION NO.: PB-26-01 Dear Sir/Madam, That the undersigned has applied to the West Orange Planning Board in the Township of West Orange for an application via applicant, 15 Ridgeway LLC, on property located at 15 Ridgeway Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052; Block 28.01; Lot 158. Subject property is located in the R-4 Residential Zone 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. 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. Furthermore 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. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to

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Lot 28.03 and Lot 28.04 whereas a minimum lot width of 100 feet is required. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to abut a street. The applicant may also seek any such other variances and waivers that may be required from the Zoning Ordinance. vast jer 1s been ordere t, West Ora The Application is now on the Clerk's Calendar and an |) person heat 5:30PM. Said hearin will be held int ge, NJ 07082. For listening poses only a Zoom link is available hitps: ‘us02web.zoom.us j 87345499468?pwd = ImZtdadxzi 9468 W9BMXSAPK. | y 1D PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, Any persons affected by this application have an opportunity to be heard at the meeting. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public in the office of the Secretary of the Board in the Municipal Building by appointment only. Please contact the Secretary at 973-325-4111 to set up a time and date to view the documents. This notice is required by law and is being published at the direction of the Planning Board of West Orange. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The applicant has also published the legal notice of this application in the Star Ledger. The applicant, by order of the West Orange Planning Board. sent this notice to you. y for Applicant

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THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. MATERIA ATTORNEYS AT LAW 900 POMPTON AVENUE, STE A2 FRANK J. MATERIA, ESQ. CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009 Email frank@materialaw.com TEL: (973) 337-2273 FAX: (973) 337-2274 WILLIAM J. SORIANO, ESQ., OF COUNSEL www.materiaiaw.com Email: wsoriano@materiaiaw.com By Appointment only: 98 FIRST AVENUE, STE B Verizon ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, 540 Broad Street NJO7716 7101 Newark, NJ0 April 15, 2026 RE: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE APPLICATION NO.: PB-26-01 Dear Sir/Madam, That the undersigned has applied to the West Orange Planning Board in the Township of West Orange for an application via applicant, 15 Ridgeway LLC, on property located at 15 Ridgeway Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052; Block 28.01; Lot 158. Subject property is located in the R-4 Residential Zone and has an area of 53,084 sf or approximately |.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. 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. Furthermore 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. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to abut a

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03 and Lot 28.04 whereas a minimum lot width of 100 feet is required. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to abut a street. The applicant may also seek any such other variances and waivers that may be required from the Zoning Ordinance The Application is now on the Clerk's Calendar and an |» 5 6:30PM will be hel fh purp ya Zoom link is availah H ¢ Board Regular Meeting https. /us02web.zoom.us j'87345499468 nedicben ImZtdadxzIGF2uTbHuSPW 9BmXS4Pk.! Webinar ID 873 4549 9468 Passcode: 085679 Dial in: 646 931. 3860 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, Any persons affected by this application have an opportunity to be heard at the meeting. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public in the office of the Secretary of the Board in the Municipal Building by appointment only. Please contact the Secretary at 973-325-4111 to set up a time and date to view the documents. This notice is required by law and is being published at the direction of the Planning Board of West Orange. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The applicant has also published the legal notice of this application in the Star Ledger. The applicant, by order of the West Orange Planning Board, sent this notice to you A

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THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. MATERIA ATTORNEYS AT LAW 900 POMPTON AVENUE, STE A2 FRANK J. MATERIA, ESQ CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009 Email: frank@materiaiaw.com TEL: (973) 337-2273 FAX: (973) 337-2274 WILLIAM J. SORIANO, ES@., OF COUNSEL www.materialaw.com Email: wsoriano@materiaiaw.com By Appointment only: Township of West Orange pelle Natta Municipal Building NJO7716 : 66 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 eee las RE: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE APPLICATION NO.: PB-26-01 Dear Sir/Madam, That the undersigned has applied to the West Orange Planning Board in the Township of West Orange for an application via applicant, 15 Ridgeway LLC, on property located at 15 Ridgeway Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052; Block 28.01; Lot 158. Subject property is located in the R-4 Residential Zone 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. 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. Furthermore 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. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to abut a

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03 and Lot 28.04 whereas a minimum lot width of 100 feet is required. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to abut a street. The applicant may also seek any such other variances and waivers that may be required from the Zoning Ordinance. Webir Passcode: 085679 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, Any persons affected by this application have an opportunity to be heard at the meeting. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public in the office of the Secretary of the Board in the Municipal Building by appointment only. Please contact the Secretary at 973-325-4111 to set up a time and date to view the documents. This notice is required by law and is being published at the direction of the Planning Board of West Orange. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The applicant has also published the legal notice of this application in the Star Ledger. The applicant, by order of the West Orange Planning Board, 44 sent this notice to you. ours” . fryly Ever J. Materia y for Applicant

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THE LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. MATERIA ATTORNEYS AT LAW 900 POMPTON AVENUE, STE A2 FRANK J. MATERIA, ESQ. CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009 Email: frank@materiaiaw.com TEL: (973) 337-2273 FAX: (973) 337-2274 WILLIAM J. SORIANO, ESQ., OF COUNSEL www.materiaiaw.com Email: wsoriano@materiaiaw.com 7 By Appointment only: ‘ ” r 98 FIRST AVENUE, STE B Joint Meeting of Essex and Union ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, Counties NEOIAYS 500 South First Street April 15, 2026 Elizabeth, NJ 07202 pe 3 RE: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE APPLICATION NO.: PB-26-01 Dear Sir/Madam, That the undersigned has applied to the West Orange Planning Board in the Township of West Orange for an application via applicant, 15 Ridgeway LLC, on property located at 15 Ridgeway Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052; Block 28.01; Lot 158 Subject property is located in the R-4 Residential Zone 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. 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. Furthermore 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. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat §

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nce 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. A variance will also be required from the MLUL provision, NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-35 (2025), stating that a building lot is to abut a street. The applicant may also seek any such other variances and waivers that may be required from the Zoning Ordinance. The Application is now on the Clerk's Calendar and an |») person hearin : ed for ¢ 2026 ai 6.30PM. Said t will be is purposes only a Zoom link ts ava lanning hutps: /us02web.z0om us j 87345499468 pwd Webinar ID: 8 Passcode: 085679 Dial in. 646 931 3866 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, Any persons affected by this application have an opportunity to be heard at the meeting. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public in the office of the Secretary of the Board in the Municipal Building by appointment only. Please contact the Secretary at 973-325-4111 to set up a time and date to view the documents. This notice is required by law and is being published at the direction of the Planning Board of West Orange. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The applicant has also published the legal notice of this application in the Star Ledger. The applicant, by order of the West Orange Planning Board, ba sent this notice to you. a

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