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Page 4 of 6 4. The Applicant should address the Board regarding their plans to provide a loading space as required by §25-12.3 of the Township Code. 5. It states on sheet 5 that Prospect Avenue has a variable ROW width. In their May 5, 2026 letter, Messrs. Ritchie and Haupin state that they have determined that the existing right-of-way width and right-of-way half-width in front of the site are 108 ft and 54 ft respectively. Therefore, the plans must be revised to depict this information. In addition, they further state that they are in receipt of email correspondence from Essex County that a ROW dedication, easement or reservation will not be required as a condition of approval for this project. Therefore, a copy of the email correspondence from Essex County must be submitted to the Zoning Board and our office. 6. It shows on sheet 5 that the Applicant proposes a driveway connection to Blueberry Bend which is a private road. The Applicant must demonstrate that they have the necessary approval from the Owner of Blueberry Bend to permit the proposed driveway connection. In their May 5, 2026 letter, Messrs. Ritchie and Haupin state that testimony regarding the driveway connection will be provided at the Zoning Board hearing. 7. According to our notes, at the Site Plan Review Advisory Board (SPRAB) meeting on November 18, 2025 the Applicant agreed to provide a privacy fence along the rear property line. It shows on the plans that the Applicant proposes to construct a 15 ft long, 6 ft high solid wooded privacy fence from the southeast corner of the building to the masonry trash enclosure. In their May 5, 2026 letter, Messrs. Ritchie and Haupin state that a significant portion of the existing landscaping between the proposed development and the neighboring property to the east will remain, providing additional buffer between the uses. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the reasons why a privacy fence has not been provided along the rear property line. 8. It shows on sheet 5 that a 10’x10’ masonry trash enclosure is proposed at the southeast corner of the building. The Applicant should provide testimony to the Board to demonstrate that the proposed trash enclosure will have adequate capacity to accommodate the trash and recyclables that will be generated at the site. 9. It shows on sheet 5 that the proposed trash enclosure will be located close to

ash enclosure will have adequate capacity to accommodate the trash and recyclables that will be generated at the site. 9. It shows on sheet 5 that the proposed trash enclosure will be located close to the rear property line. We note that the property in question abuts an existing residential neighborhood. The Applicant should address the Board regarding the anticipated frequency and hours of pickup. Our office is concerned with the potential noise impacts on the adjoining residential properties. 10. Sheet 5 should be revised to label the proposed detectable warning surfaces. 11. It shows on sheet 7 that the Applicant proposes to install a new 6” DIP sewer lateral which will connect to an existing 6” cast iron sewer line. However, the condition of the existing 6” cast iron sewer line is not known. In their May 5, 2026 letter, Messrs. Ritchie and Haupin state that the Applicant is in the process of having the existing cast iron sewer lateral televised to the point of connection to the existing sewer main, and a summary of findings will be provided as a condition of approval. C. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT COMMENTS 1. On May 20, 2025, the Township of West Orange adopted Ordinance 2918-25 which amended the Township’s Stormwater Control Ordinance (SCO). This Ordinance defines a major development as one which individually or collectively results in: a. The disturbance of 0.5 acre of land since February 2, 2004. b. The creation of 5,000 square feet or more of “regulated impervious surface” since February 2, 2004.