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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, ES@., OF COUNSEL www.materiaiaw.com Email: wsoriano@materiaiaw.com By Appointment only: 98 FIRST AVENUE, STE B Elman, Andrew A. & Randy L. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, 9 Ridgeway Court NJ07716 West Orange, NJ 07052 April 15, 2026 RE: TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE PLE. KE E 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

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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 |: t { hearing will be he Municipal B m link watlab Planning Boar om.us j/ 87345499468 pwd -ImZtdadxzIGF2uTbHuSPWOBmXSSPk | web 200 Dial 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, béY sent this notice to you Frank J. Mater ormrey for Applicant

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