26 05 19 Engineering Review 3

\RTHEO?T BUILT ON LEGACY, DRIVEN BY PURPOSE We have reviewed the submitted information and offer the following comments: A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The property in question is a rectangular tract which fronts on the easterly side of Prospect Avenue approximately 826 ft north of the intersection with Marcella Avenue. It has an area of 32,118 sf or approximately 0.74 acres and is located in the B-2 Zoning District. The property is currently occupied by a 3,334 sf 2-story office building which has been used as a realtor’s office. According to the Resolution of Approval for Case No. ZB-02-27, 19 parking spaces were approved in front of the building and an additional 10 parking spaces at the southerly end of the property. The Applicant is seeking Preliminary & Final Site Plan approval with ‘C’ and ‘D’ variances and a Tree Removal Permit to demolish the existing structure and pavement and to construct a new 6,205 sf automotive service facility with 7 service bays and a 1,142 sf retail sales area including a showroom, sales counter, waiting area and restrooms. On-site parking is proposed for 22 vehicles including 2 handicap accessible parking spaces. Access is proposed to the site via a right in/ right out two-way driveway from Prospect Avenue. In addition, a full movement driveway is proposed on the southerly side of the site which will connect to Blueberry Bend which is a private road. The Applicant Proposes an underground detention basin and a bioretention basin to mitigate the increase in runoff from the site. The overflow from these basins and the stormwater runoff from the undetained portions of the site will be collected and discharged to an existing 15” pipe which exits the property at the northeast corner of the site. B. DESIGN COMMENTS 1. Based on our review, we find that the following items from the Township’s Site Plan/Subdivision Checklist must be addressed: a) Item #14 - Affidavit of ownership. In their May 5, 2026 letter, Messrs. Ritchie and Haupin state that a copy of the Affidavit of Ownership was submitted in the August 20, 2025 submission and an additional copy will be submitted to the Board by the Applicant's Attorney. 2. The Applicant has requested the following waivers in support of this application: a) From the requirement to provide a minimum illumination level of 2.0 FC for the parking areas. b) From the requirement to provide road and

ested the following waivers in support of this application: a) From the requirement to provide a minimum illumination level of 2.0 FC for the parking areas. b) From the requirement to provide road and paving cross-sections and profiles (Checklist Item #41). c) From the requirement to provide proposed street names (Checklist Item #42). d) The Applicant proposes to comply with the West Orange COAH Ordinance as a condition of approval. 3. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the proposed hours of operation of the Mavis Tire Center and the hours of operation of the proposed site lighting. 4. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the proposed frequency and anticipated hours for deliveries to the site. 5. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the anticipated frequency and anticipated hours for removal of the waste oil at the site. We note the plans show that the proposed waste oil tank will be located within the building footprint. 6. The Applicant should address the Board regarding their plans to provide a loading space as required by §25-12.3 of the Township Code. Page 3 of 6