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Supporting Documentation · Jun 18, 2026

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ATTORNEYS AT LAW 201.896.4100 * sh-law.com ® SCARINCI | HOLLENBECK UUITILE FALLS RIOD WILLIAM C. SULLIVAN, JR. | Partner wsullivan@sh-law.com Phone: 201-896-7215 June 9, 2026 VIA HAND DELIVERY Diana L. Chandler Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment Township of West Orange 66 Main Street West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Re: 127 Mitchell Street, LLC 512 and 516 Pleasant Valley Way Proof of Notice Our File No.: 16002.1000 Dear Ms. Chandler: In connection with the above referenced application, which is scheduled for a hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on June 18, 2026, enclosed please find the following: ides Affidavit of Publication in the Star Ledger on June 7, 2026; 2. Original and copy of certified mail receipts of notice on property owners; 4. Copy of Notice provided; By Certified list of property owners; and 6. Affidavit of Service. I look forward to presenting this application on June 18, 2026. Very truly yours, /s/ William C. Sullivan, Jr. WILLIAM C. SULLIVAN, JR. For the Firm Enclosures Page 1 of 1 4938-7751-6723, v. 1

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Affidavit of Service Zoning Board Township of West Orange Application No. ZB 25-08 127 Mitchell Street, LLC State of New Jersey ) ) ss: County of Essex ) William C. Sullivan, Jr., Esq. of full age, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he resides at 13 Oakridge Road in the Municipality of West Orange, County of Essex and State of New Jersey, that he is counsel for the Applicant in a proceeding before the Zoning Board of Adjustment of West Orange Township, New Jersey, related to premises located at 512 and 516 Pleasant Valley Way, Block 154.06, Lots 11 and 12 that on June 4, 2026, he provided written notice on the hearing of this application to each and all of the persons upon whom service must be provided in the required form and according to the attached list, and in the manner indicated thereon. Date of Serving Notice: June 4, 2026 WILLIAM C. SULLIVAN, JR. Attorney for Applicant 127 Mitchell Street, LLC Tania Schakir-Drira NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF NEW JERSEY MY COMMISSION EXPIRES OCTOBER 29, 2030 COMMISSION: #50026220 4901-9373-8163, v. 1

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; Star-Ledger QO LEGAL AFFIDAVIT AD#: 0011100231 State of New Jersey,) ss County of Middlesex) Maria Nunez being duly sworn, deposes that he/she is principal clerk of NJ Advance Media; that Star-Ledger is a public digital newspaper, with general circulation in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties, and this notice is an accurate and true copy of this notice as printed in said digital newspaper, was printed and published in the regular edition and issue of said digital newspaper on the following date(s): ‘Star-Ledger 06/07/2026 ‘Compliance: NJ.com believes it meets the criteria outlined in N.J.S.A. § 35:3 3(b)(1-11) to be an eligible online news publication. With regard to section 11(b) i-lli, NJ.com qualifies for municipal, county and statewide distribution as evidenced by the traffic noted. Individuals or municipalities can contact us at legalads@njadvancemedia.com or by phone at (732) 902-4318 with any questions. Public notices and legal advertising are available free to the public here: https://classifieds.nj.com/nj/category/public-notices/public-notice ‘Traffic and audience numbers are available here: https:/mww.njadvancemedia.com/statewide-reach/ Moria Nunez. ; Principal Clerk of the Publisher ‘Sworn to and subscribed before me this 08th day of June 2026 Feanette Kagaymabsh Online Notary Public. Notarization facilitated by SIGNiX® Notary Public ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT- TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Adjustment (“Board”) of the Township of West Orange, at a meeting to be held on June 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. will hold a public hearing by virtual format on the Zoom platform, on the application of 127 Mitchell Street, LLC (“Applicant”) for zoning relief to demolish a single family home and build an addition to an existing mixed use building with additional parking at property located at 512 and 516 Pleasant Valley Way, Block 154.06, Lots 11 and 12 on the Township of West Orange Tax Map. The subject properties are located in the OB-1 Zone. Mixed uses are not permitted in that Zone (Ordinance Section 25-7.1 Attachment 2) but have been conducted on Lot 11 since at least 1987 pursuant to prior Board approval. The Applicant proposes to expand the building at Lot 11 and

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in that Zone (Ordinance Section 25-7.1 Attachment 2) but have been conducted on Lot 11 since at least 1987 pursuant to prior Board approval. The Applicant proposes to expand the building at Lot 11 and move parking to Lot 12, so the Applicant requests a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D- 70(d)(2) to expand a pre-existing nonconforming use or an amendment to the previously granted use variance. The Applicant also requests a (d)(5) density variance because the Ordinance requires lot area of 6000 sq ft per unit in the OB-1 zone (Section 25-7.1 Attachment 3) and the Applicant proposes to add an apartment to the existing two apartments on the combined lots, resulting in 5,414 sq. ft. per unit. The Applicant also requests the following variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c): 1) a lot coverage variance increasing coverage by 70 sq ft (maximum 50% permitted; existing 68.64%; proposed

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69.07%); “2) Section 25-11.6: an open space variance because a minimum of approximately 9000 square feet is required and less than 5000 square feet is proposed; 3) Section 25-11.6: a variance for parking setback because parking is prohibited in the required front yard setback of 30 feet and within 25 feet of the side and rear lot lines; whereas the Applicant proposes parking 15 feet from the front setback line, less than 5 feet from the side lot line, and approximately 10 feet from the rear lot line; 4) Section 12.2(b)(1): a two-space parking variance (23 required; 21 proposed); 5) Section 25-14.3: a lighting variance because a minimum of 0.6 footcandles is required along pedestrian walkways and some proposed walkways have lighting at 0.1 footcandles; 6) Section 25-11.3b: a variance for minimum buffer width to residences because a 20-foot minimum is required, 0 feet is existing and the Applicant proposes +/- 10 feet; and 7?) preliminary and final site plan approval. Two existing non-conforming conditions are being maintained, in that 1) the existing and proposed front yard setbacks are 14.3 feet where 30 feet is required and 2) the existing and proposed height will be 35 feet 8 inches where the maximum permitted is 35 feet (Section 25-7.1 Attachment 3). Applicant also seeks any and all other relief identified by the Board or its professionals. This hearing shall take place using Zoom technology. To utilize this technology from a computer or telephone app, click the link below (or copy and paste into your browser) to join the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82045033654?pwd=eLqD3aLssxx BWM3E0hSe6cax25jf5a.1 Webinar ID: 820 4503 3654 Passcode: 357767 Dial in: 646 931 3860 If anyone is interested in viewing the Application, they should email Diana Chandler at dchandler@westorange.org. This Notice is provided at the direction of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by 127 Mitchell Street, LLC. /s/ William C. Sullivan, Jr. William C. Sullivan, Jr. Attorney for Applicant Dated: June 3, 2026 6/7/26 $153.08

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT- TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Adjustment (“Board”) of the Township of West Orange, at a meeting to be held on June 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. will hold a public hearing by virtual format on the Zoom platform, on the application of 127 Mitchell Street, LLC (“Applicant”) for zoning relief to demolish a single family home and build an addition to an existing mixed use building with additional parking at property located at 512 and 516 Pleasant Valley Way, Block 154.06, Lots 11 and 12 on the Township of West Orange Tax Map. The subject properties are located in the OB-1 Zone. Mixed uses are not permitted in that Zone (Ordinance Section 25-7.1 Attachment 2) but have been conducted on Lot 11 since at least 1987 pursuant to prior Board approval. The Applicant proposes to expand the building at Lot 11 and move parking to Lot 12, so the Applicant requests a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d)(2) to expand a pre-existing nonconforming use or an amendment to the previously granted use variance. The Applicant also requests a (d)(5) density variance because the Ordinance requires lot area of 6000 sq ft per unit in the OB-1 zone (Section 25-7.1 Attachment 3) and the Applicant proposes to add an apartment to the existing two apartments on the combined lots, resulting in 5,414 sq. ft. per unit. , The Applicant also requests the following variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c): 1) a lot coverage variance increasing coverage by 70 sq ft (maximum 50% permitted; existing 68.64%; proposed 69.07%); 2) Section 25-11.6: an open space variance because a minimum of approximately 9000 square feet is required and less than 5000 square feet is proposed; 3) Section 25-11.6: a variance for parking setback because parking is prohibited in the required front yard setback of 30 feet and within 25 feet of the side and rear lot lines; whereas the Applicant proposes parking 15 feet from the front setback line, less than 5 feet from the side lot line, and approximately 10 feet from the rear lot line; 4) Section 12.2(b)(1): a two-space parking variance (23 required; 21 proposed); 5) Section 25-14.3: a lighting variance because a minimum of 0.6 footcandles is required along pedestrian walkways and some proposed walkways have lighting at 0.1 footcandles; 6) Section 25-11.3b: a variance for

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5-14.3: a lighting variance because a minimum of 0.6 footcandles is required along pedestrian walkways and some proposed walkways have lighting at 0.1 footcandles; 6) Section 25-11.3b: a variance for minimum buffer width to residences because a 20- foot minimum is required, 0 feet is existing and the Applicant proposes +/- 10 feet; and 7) preliminary and final site plan approval. Two existing non-conforming conditions are being maintained, in that 1) the existing and proposed front yard setbacks are 14.3 feet where 30 feet is required and 2) the existing and proposed height will be 35 feet 8 inches where the maximum permitted is 35 feet (Section 25-7.1 Attachment 3). Applicant also seeks any and all other relief identified by the Board or its professionals. This hearing shall take place using Zoom technology. To utilize this technology from a computer or telephone app, click the link below (or copy and paste into your browser) to join the meeting. 4930-8949-5729, v. 1

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/820450336542pwd=eLqD3aLssXxBWM3E0hSe6cax25jf5a.1 Webinar ID: 820 4503 3654 Passcode: 357767 Dial in: 646 931 3860 If anyone is interested in viewing the Application, they should email Diana Chandler at dchandler@westorange.org. This Notice is provided at the direction of the Zoning Board of Adjustment by 127 Mitchell Street, LLC. /s/ William C. Sullivan, Jr. William C. Sullivan, Jr. Attorney for Applicant Dated: June 2026 4930-8949-5729, v. 1

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