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Supporting Documentation · Jun 3, 2026

20260603_PB 26 03 Crestmont Country Club_Planning Review 1

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Memorandum Page 9 of 10 source of light from being visible from any point beyond the property lines of the premises. Maximum Height of Fixtures 18 feet above normal grade - 18ft for lights on the property 27 ft for Roadway Lights (defer to County) Maximum Illumination Level at Property Line 0.5 FC at the property line 0.3 FC at any property line abutting residential use or zone - 3.5 FC at property line at Eagle Rock Ave. entrance (V) Duration Of Illumination Provision shall be made for the reduction in the intensity of illumination to the minimum needed for security purposes when the facility is not in operation - Applicant to provide testimony regarding compliance Underground Installation All wiring for light fixtures shall be laid underground, and not strung between poles or buildings - Applicant to confirm V = Bulk variance required W = Waiver Required E. Signage i. Signage for this application includes traffic signs and parking signs, including EVSE signage, which are all permitted in this zone. 6. Statutory Criteria Bulk/ “C” Relief: i. The applicant requires c-variance relief for this application. The applicant shall provide testimony that demonstrates how the request for relief may be granted based on one of the standards provided in the MLUL at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c. It is the applicant’s responsibility to bear the burden of proof. ii. In order to satisfy the positive and negative criteria for each c variance enumerated above, the applicant should provide testimony that satisfies either the c(1) hardship criterion or c(2) flexible criterion as set forth in the MLUL. a. Positive criteria: There are two types of c variances - the c(1) hardship and the c(2) flexible variance.

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Memorandum Page 10 of 10 The c(1) hardship criteria states that a “hardship” will occur if the variance is not granted. The hardship relates to the physical or topographical features of the property and cannot relate to financial or personal hardship. Hardship relating to property can include: i. Narrowness, shallowness, or irregular shape ii. An exceptional topographic condition iii. Other unique conditions or features affecting the property The c(2) flexible variance states that by granting the variance, the purposes of the MLUL would be advanced by a deviation from the zoning ordinance requirement and that the benefits of granting the variance substantially outweigh the detriments b. Negative criteria: The applicant must satisfy the two-prong test of the negative criteria; i. The variance can be granted without substantial detriment to the public good; and ii. The variance can be granted without causing substantial detriment to the zone plan. The applicant’s testimony regarding the negative criteria should address any potential impacts that the proposed variances may have on the neighborhood, as well as how the proposed development is consistent with, or in potential conflict with, both the zoning

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