Name and address of the applicant;

Name and address of the owner of the real estate to be affected by the proposed conditional use application;

Evidence of authorization to act on behalf of the property owner(s) where the applicant is other than the legal or equitable owner of the property;

Description and location of the real estate on which the conditional use is proposed, including applicable tax parcel number(s);

Statement of the present zoning classification, present land use, and existing improvements for the real estate in question;

Statement of the section of this Chapter authorizing the proposed conditional use; and

Narrative description of the proposed use and site improvements.

Site plan shall be drawn to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet.

Location, dimensions, use, coverage, and height of proposed buildings and proposed improvements in relation to property and street lines.

Dimensional features showing compliance with the applicable area, width, coverage, yard, natural and historic protection standards, and other design standards as specified in this Chapter.

Location, dimension, and arrangements of proposed facilities including sidewalks, parking areas, site access, and interior circulation, off-street loading and unloading, and lighting for these areas.

Location, dimensions, and arrangement of all areas devoted to open space, ground cover, trees, plantings, and recreation.

Provisions for handling of stormwater drainage, treatment of disposal of sewage, and supply of water.

A copy of the last recorded subdivision plan of which the property is part.

Locations and design of all on-site and off-site improvements related to access control and traffic capacity.

Notice of public hearing shall be in the publication of a newspaper of general circulation in the Township in accordance with the requirements for public notice established in the Municipalities Planning Code. Property owners within 300 feet of the application property shall be notified in the same manner as provided for zoning hearings under Part 14, Zoning Hearing Board, no less than 14 days prior to the scheduled hearing. Additionally, like notice thereof shall be given to the applicant, the Zoning Officer, and to any person who has made timely written request for the same. Notice of the hearing shall be conspicuously posted on the affected tract of land at least one week prior to the date of the hearing. Proof of proper notification shall be required as a precondition before any formal action on the application, yet the failure of any person or entity to receive notice given pursuant to this Section shall not constitute grounds for any court to invalidate the actions of the Township for which notice was given.

The parties to the hearing shall be the Township, any person affected by the application who has made a timely appearance of record before the Board of Supervisors and any other persons, including civic or community organizations, permitted to appear by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall have the power to require that all persons who wish to be considered parties must enter appearances in writing on forms provided by the Board of Supervisors.

The Chairman or Acting Chairman of Board of Supervisors, or the Township Solicitor acting on the Board's behalf, shall have the power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant documents and papers, including witnesses and documents required by the parties.

Formal rules of evidence shall not apply, but irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence may be excluded by the Board of Supervisors.

The Board of Supervisors shall keep a stenographic record of the proceedings and copies of the graphic or written material received in evidence shall be available to any party at cost.

The Board of Supervisors shall render a written decision within 45 days after the last hearing before the Board of Supervisors, approving the application, approving the application subject to conditions, or denying the application. However, all hearings must be completed no later than 100 days after the completion of the applicant's case. Any aggrieved party may apply to the Court of Common Pleas for a time extension for good cause. If the Board of Supervisors fails to complete a hearing within this time period, the application shall be deemed approved. Where the application is contested or denied, the decision shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions based thereon, together with the reasons for the final decision.

A copy of the final decision shall be delivered to the applicant and the parties personally or sent by registered mail with return receipt to them no later than the day following the decision.

Any request to extend the twelve-month expiration period shall be properly filed with the Township Secretary 30 days in advance of the expiration date. The request shall include the reason why the extension is required, a reasonable estimate of the time needed to obtain the necessary approvals, and a qualified statement that there has been no change in the conditional use application or the neighborhood in which the property is located. Failure to diligently pursue necessary approvals shall not be grounds for an extension.

The proposed use is consistent with the purpose of the article whereby it is permitted, the overall purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, the community development objectives as contained in Article I, and with the policies articulated in the Honey Brook Township and Borough Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use will satisfy all of the relevant provisions and requirements of the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and any other applicable ordinance, code and/or regulations.

The proposed use shall be limited to those authorized as conditional uses within the zoning district in which the lot or parcel is located.

The proposed use is located in an area or areas for which the lot is suited, is consistent with the nature of land uses existing on immediately adjacent properties, and will be designed, constructed, and maintained in a manner which complements the appearance and character of the neighborhood.

If the development is to be carried out in successive stages, each stage shall be so planned that the condition and intent of this Chapter shall be fully complied with at the completion stage.

If containing more than one building, the development will consist of a harmonious grouping of buildings or other structures.

The proposed use will be in the public interest and serve the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Township.

The proposed use is consistent with, and will have no adverse effect upon, the logical extension of public services and utilities, such as a public water, public sewer, police, fire protection, recreational opportunities, open space, and public schools.

Proposed new construction and proposed change in use of existing buildings will be compatible with and in keeping with the existing character of the neighborhood.

The proposed use reflects an environmentally sensitive approach to land planning and design, will be sited in a manner sensitive to existing site conditions including streams, vegetation, and other natural resources, and is consistent with the natural resource protection standards of Part 8 of this Chapter.

The location and layout of the proposed use is suitable with respect to probable effects upon highway traffic, and assures adequate access arrangements in order to protect major streets and highways from undue congestion and hazard. The Board of Supervisors may require that the applicant demonstrate that the proposed use shall not result in a lowering of the level of service on adjacent road segments and intersections as defined by the most recent edition of the Highway Capacity Manual from the Transportation Research Board. As a policy, proposed projects should incorporate designs which assure safe and efficient access and maintain a level of service "C," as a minimum, on all adjacent road segments and intersections.

The interior traffic circulation for the proposed use shall provide safe and convenient circulation for all users including vehicular and pedestrian modes. Applicant shall demonstrate that sufficient safeguards such as parking, traffic control, screening, and setbacks can be implemented to remove any potential adverse influences the use may have on adjoining uses. Emergency design considerations will be addressed in the proposed plan.

The adequacy of sanitation and public safety provisions shall be adequate and a certificate of adequacy of sewage and water facilities from the appropriate Township Official shall be provided where required or deemed necessary.

The proposed use will be developed using stormwater management techniques and soil erosion and sedimentation control techniques deemed effective by the Township Engineer and the Chester County Soil Conservation District.

Review of conditional use applications for use of the open space design option, shall specifically take into consideration the standards and requirements of Part 20, Open Space Design Option.

In review and consideration of the issues set forth above, the Board of Supervisors may require that the applicant submit appropriate impact analyses prepared by recognized professional(s) acceptable to the Township, including, but not limited to, environmental impact assessment, fiscal impact analyses, recreation impact assessment, and historic resource impact study.