20260605_PB 26 04 111 Prospect Ave_Planning Review 1

Memorandum Page 3 of 16 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com the north are both within the B-2 Zone. The R-6 Zone, where single-family dwellings on 6,000 square foot lots are permitted, sits on the western side of the subject property, and the R-1 Zone sits to the south of the subject property. Residential properties with single-family dwellings abut the subject property along the entire western edge. The neighboring property in the B-2 Zone includes a hotel, and further north on Prospect Avenue sits the Montclair Golf Club. 3. Proposed Project Review: i. The Applicant is seeking amended preliminary and final site plan approval for a previously approved application. This proposal includes modifications to the rear parking area, circulation improvements, updated grading, drainage, landscaping, and lighting, Phase Two building improvements, and related relief consisting of a Soil Removal Permit, Stormwater Permit, Tree Removal & Replacement Permit, and an extension of time to install replacement trees. The amended improvements include renovations of portions of the existing banquet hall and restaurant buildings, reconstruction of the rear parking lot and related site features, revised circulation and walkways, updated grading and drainage, and related landscaping improvements. A summary of the proposed changes since the previous application’s approval is outlined below: ii. Banquet Area: a. Courtyard improvements to be demolished and reconstructed at higher elevation to match the first floor b. Fountain wall to be reconstructed to match new elevation c. Interior brick and paver walkways to be removed and replaced d. Fountain in the rear area to be removed and reconstructed e. Addition of a covered patio at the first-floor level facing rear yard area f. Minor renovations proposed to the existing interior layout iii. Restaurant Area: a. Removal of the flagstone patio, greenhouse, and gazebo b. Construction of a new gazebo c. Removal of the paver patio d. Removal and reconstruction of brick and paver walkways e. Removal of fountains in the rear area f. Construction of landscaped wall in rear area surrounding a proposed turf area g. Two proposed additions on the north and south sides of the building. The additions are both single stories. i. The addition on the north side of the building

r area surrounding a proposed turf area g. Two proposed additions on the north and south sides of the building. The additions are both single stories. i. The addition on the north side of the building includes a 1,160 SF dining area with an outdoor patio and landscaped area.