ZB 2026 03_235 Prospect Ave_Planning Review

Memorandum Page 2 of 4 We are in receipt of previously submitted site plans and architectural plans for the property; however, Applicant should provide copies of written decisions adopted by the Board for previous applications related to this proposal. 3. Site Description The subject property is located at 235 Prospect Avenue, also known as the West Orange Plaza. The property fronts Eagle Rock Avenue on the southern edge and Prospect Avenue on the eastern edge. The Eagle Rock Reservation is directly across the street along Prospect Avenue. Similar commercial uses are present to the south, along Eagle Rock Avenue, and a banquet hall sits to the west. A forested area borders the property on the northern and northwestern edges, separating the property from residential uses. The plaza includes one main structure with several attached storefronts in a strip-mall style arrangement. A single-store structure is present on the south end of the site and is occupied by a Verizon store, and another single-store structure sits on the north end of the site and houses an auto-repair shop. The central area of the site includes a large parking lot that takes up over half of the site. The main structure includes a Whole Foods and Target, along with other retail establishments. This plaza notably contains similar food establishments to the ones in this application, including Jersey Mikes Subs, Chipotle, and Frank’s Pizza. The submitted site plan indicates that four (4) new buildings have been previously proposed. It is presumed that the CAVA, honeygrow, and Just Salad would occupy space in the proposed buildings. Applicant to confirm which buildings the three (3) food establishments would occupy.