Application Submission Cover Letter_05112026

T h e L e g a l C e n t e r O n e R i v e r f r o n t P l a z a N e w a r k , N e w J e r s e y 0 7 1 0 2 T e l : ( 9 7 3 ) 6 4 3 - 7 0 0 0 F a x ( 9 7 3 ) 6 4 3 - 6 5 0 0 101 Park Avenue 28th Floor New York, NY 10178 Tel: (212) 643-7000 Fax: (212) 643-6500 M a tth e w P . P o s a d a M e m b e r D i r e c t D i a l : 9 7 3 - 6 4 3 - 2 4 0 9 E m a i l : m p o s a d a @ s i l l s c u m m i s .c o m May 11, 2026 Via Hand-Delivery & Electronic Mail Township of West Orange Planning Board 60 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 Attn: Ms. Jamilet Baquerizo Vite Planning Board Secretary planningboard@westorange.org Re: Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Application (Residential) Applicant: Catalyst Development Group LLC Property: 27 Fairway Drive, Block 86.01, Lot 6 Township of West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey Zone District: R-5 District Dear Ms. Baquerizo Vite: As you are aware, this office represents Catalyst Development Group LLC (“Catalyst”) in connection with the property commonly known as 27 Fairway Drive and designated as Block 86.01, Lot 6 on the Official Tax Map of the Township of West Orange (the “Property”). Catalyst is requesting major subdivision approval, with bulk “c” variance relief, to subdivide the Property into three (3) lots. Per the Township professional reports and the Site Plan Review Advisory Board meeting conducted on April 14, 2026, Catalyst has revised its plans to reflect those recommended revisions and required details including those amendments to eliminate and replace the proposed minor subdivision application with a preliminary and final major subdivision application. Enclosed herewith for completeness review and hearing scheduling purposes, please find the following:

Ms. Jamilet Baquerizo Vite Catalyst Development Group LLC – Block 86.01 Lot 6 May 11, 2026 Page 2 1. Five (5) copies of the “Application Checklist,” completed by Casey and Keller, Inc.; 2. Five (5) signed and sealed copies of the “Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision,” which includes the Cover Sheet, Title & Topographic Survey, Preliminary Subdivision Plat, and Final Subdivision Plat, prepared by Michael T. Lanzafama, of Casey and Keller, Inc., dated September 17, 2025, last revised on May 4, 2026; 3. Five (5) signed and sealed copies of the “EIS Report,” prepared by Michael T. Lanzafama, of Casey and Keller, Inc., dated May 2026; and 4. Five (5) copies of the “Casey and Keller, Inc., Response Letter,” prepared by Michael T. Lanzafama, of Casey and Keller, Inc., dated May 5, 2026. Electronic (PDF) copies of the aforementioned materials have also been produced. Please advise if any additional fees are required and our office will provide the checks under separate cover. Thank you for your assistance with this request. Please do not hesitate to contact this office with any questions or if additional information or documentation is required. Sincerely, /s/ Matthew P. Posada Matthew P. Posada, Esq. MPP/JJK Enc. cc: Catalyst Development Group LLC Joshua J. Koodray, Esq. (jkoodray@sillscummis.com)