Oceanport City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XII
Application Submission Requirement and Checklists
§ 390-78 Purpose.
The documents to be submitted are intended to provide the approving authority with sufficient information and data to assure compliance with all Borough codes and specifications and ensure that the proposed development meets the design and improvement standards contained in this chapter. The specification of documents to be submitted is based on the type of development and particular stage of development application.
§ 390-79 Document submission requirements.
A.
Submission requirements checklists. The documents to be submitted for an application for development, known as the "Completeness Checklist" for site plan, preliminary major subdivision, final major subdivision, minor subdivision, plot plan, and final survey, which accompany and are made a part of this chapter, and which are adopted herein and included by reference, shall be provided at the time of application for development.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said checklists are included as an attachment to this chapter.
B.
Requested waivers from submitting the required items in the checklists shall be reviewed by the Borough Engineer and referred to and decided by the Planning Board.
C.
Environmental impact statement.
(1)
In addition to the other conditions and requirements contained in this section, any application for site plan approval involving the following uses shall be accompanied by an environmental impact statement, without which an application shall not be deemed complete for purposes of review:
(2) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Definition. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A written description and analysis of all possible direct and indirect effects a project will have upon the project site and upon surrounding areas, with particular references to the effects of the project upon the public health, welfare and safety, the protection of public and private property, and the preservation and enhancement of natural resources.
(3)
Purpose. The purpose of providing an environmental impact statement is to allow the Planning Board to assess impacts of the proposed project upon the environment, including physical, social, and aesthetic considerations, both natural and man-made, which affect the quality of life. Particular emphasis should be made on assessing the impact upon surface water and groundwater, air resources, pollution of all kinds, waste disposal, drainage, wetlands, floodplains, landscapes, and waterfront.
(4)
Contents. The environmental impact statement shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a)
Plan and description of development.
[1]
A project description, complete with maps and drawings, and also by narrative, which specifies what is to be done and how it is to be done during construction and after construction is completed.
[2]
The project description shall include a key map showing the location of the project, Tax Map, and physical features within 500 feet of the project site.
[3]
The information shall include, but not be limited to, existing and proposed contours, grading, buildings, roads, paved areas and utility lines and also adjacent watercourses, flood hazard boundaries and zoning information. The information and technical data shall be adequate to permit a careful assessment of the environmental impact of the project.
(b)
Inventory of existing environmental conditions.
[1]
An inventory of existing environmental conditions at the project site and in the immediate area to the site which is affected by the plan of development includes:
[a]
Sewer facilities.
[b]
Water supply.
[c]
Water quality.
[d]
Surface and subsurface hydrology.
[e]
Air quality.
[f]
Traffic volume, noise, and flow.
[g]
Lighting conditions and levels.
[h]
Noise.
[i]
Demography.
[j]
Geology.
[k]
Soils and soil properties, including capabilities and limitations.
[l]
Topography.
[m]
Slopes.
[n]
Vegetation.
[o]
Regulated wetlands.
[p]
Wildlife and wildlife habitats.
[q]
Watercourses.
[r]
Waterfront/shoreline features.
[s]
Historical sites and archaeological resources.
[t]
History, including past or present use that might have involved subsurface disposal of waste and toxic or hazardous materials.
[u]
Flood and flood hazard areas.
[v]
Elevation at two-foot contours.
[2]
Where applicable, quality standards shall be described with reference to those promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and federal agencies.
(c)
Assessment of the anticipated impact of the project:
[1]
An assessment of the environmental impact of the project shall be stated, supported by environmental data. The assessment shall include an analysis of the public costs, such as, but not limited to, schools, roads, police protection, fire protection, waste disposal, water supply, sewerage and other similar direct and indirect costs of the project, including the effects on recreational facilities, open space and other similar municipal services.
[2]
Assessment data shall specifically include the following:
[a]
Sewerage facilities. A showing that sewage can be disposed of through public facilities of adequate capacity and to preclude water pollution. If on-site subsurface disposal is proposed, data on underlying water table, soil analysis, soil stratigraphy, percolation tests for each sewage disposal site, topography, depth of aquifers, depth and type of construction of all wells within 500 feet, and any other pertinent data or compliance with all federal, state and local sewerage and health regulations shall be provided.
[b]
Water supply. A showing that an adequate water supply is available.
[c]
Drainage. A showing that storm runoff from the site is so controlled that on-site and off-site erosion is neither caused nor worsened and that potential downstream flooding is not increased. Information provided shall show:
[i]
Volume and peak flows of stormwater runoff expected from the existing site and to be generated by new improvements.
[ii]
Data/mapping on existing on-site landscaping, vegetation and tree and ground cover compared with that proposed.
[iii]
Changes in runoff rates and volume and the time of concentration to be caused by changes in land use.
[iv]
Plans for disposition of stormwater, whether by retention on site or by means of channeling so as to protect downstream property.
[d]
Stream encroachments. A stream encroachment permit is required from the NJDEP for fill or diversion of a water channel, alteration of a stream, or repair or construction of a bridge, culvert, pipeline, or cable crossing.
[e]
Floor plans. Description of protection against flood damages and proposed elevations.
[f]
Air quality. A statement of anticipated effects on air quality due to vehicular traffic and on-site activities such as heating, incineration, and any processing of materials.
[g]
Pedestrian and vehicular traffic. A statement of projected effects of anticipated traffic on internal, access, bordering and regional roadways.
[h]
Noise. A statement of anticipated effects on noise levels, magnitudes and characteristics related to on-site activities and proposed methods of control. The applicant must also list neighboring properties that will be affected by the noise.
[i]
Artificial light. A statement of anticipated effects of light levels, magnitudes and characteristics related to on-site activities and proposed methods of control.
[j]
Demography. A statement of the on-site and off-site effects on the utilization of public facilities due to the changes in population density and demographics.
[k]
Solid and hazardous wastes. A statement of the type, amount, and anticipated methods of disposal. A list of all licenses, permits and other approvals required by municipal, county, state or federal law shall be provided.
[l]
Listing of all unavoidable adverse impacts. A listing and evaluation of adverse impacts and damages to natural resources which cannot be avoided, with particular emphasis upon, but not limited to, air or water pollution, increased noise, damage to vegetative and wildlife systems, changes to waterfront and waterfront views, displacement of people and businesses, increase in sedimentation and siltation, increase in municipal services and consequences to municipal tax structure. Off-site impacts shall also be stated and evaluated.
[m]
Steps to minimize and mitigate environmental damage. A description of steps to be taken to minimize and mitigate adverse environmental impacts during construction and operation, both at the project site and in the affected surroundings. Such description shall include necessary maps, schedules, renderings, and other explanatory data as may be needed to clarify and explain the actions to be taken.
[n]
Alternatives. A statement of alternatives to the proposed project which might avoid some or all of the adverse environmental effects of the proposed project. The statements should include the reasons for the acceptability or not of each alternative.
[o]
Reference to federal, state, or local statutes or regulations. Whenever possible, the above-referenced assessment shall describe anticipated impacts with reference to standards as may have been determined by federal, state, and local statutes and/or regulations.
(5)
Submission requirements:
(a)
Six complete copies of the environmental impact statement, including all maps, drawings, narratives, and technical data, shall be submitted to the Planning Board.
(b)
Any environmental impact statement shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Planning Board 30 days prior to the hearing date of the subdivision or site plan.
(6)
Evaluation procedure.
(a)
Upon receipt of the application, the Secretary of the Planning Board shall forward the environmental impact statement to the Environmental Commission and to any other Borough agency that the Planning Board may desire for consultation.
(b)
The Environmental Commission and other Borough agencies shall review the applicant's environmental impact statement and shall report its findings and comments within 25 days of the date submitted to the Planning Board.
(c)
The Planning Board and/or Environmental Commission may require the opinions of experts in their review of the environmental impact statement. The Planning Board and/or Environmental Commission may hire an expert consultant to assist them in the evaluation of the submitted information by the applicant.
(7)
Conditions of approval. As a condition of approval of the application, the Planning Board may require that steps be taken to minimize the adverse environmental impact during and after construction, and no construction permit or certificates of occupancy, as the case may be, shall be issued until all such requirements have been satisfied. The Planning Board may, in its discretion, waive all or any portion of the requirements for an environmental impact statement whenever either the nature of the application or the physical characteristics of the project site or the surrounding area would warrant such waiver.
(8)
Qualifications of preparer. The environmental impact statement shall be prepared by a person or firm having expertise in the field by virtue of experience and/or education. Such person or firm may be required to submit his/her qualifications to the Planning Board at its discretion. The applicant shall choose the person or firm to prepare the environmental impact statement.
D.
Community impact statements.
(1)
When required. All applications for preliminary major subdivision approval where more than 50 lots are proposed and all applications for preliminary major site plan approval in excess of 200,000 gross square feet of floor area shall be accompanied by a community impact statement analyzing the proposed development and its expected impacts upon existing municipal facilities and services. A general development plan application shall be submitted with an abbreviated community impact statement consisting of items D(2)(a) and D(2)(e) below. The community impact statement shall indicate why, in the applicant's opinion, the proposed development is in the public interest as well as providing data and opinions concerning the impacts in Subsection D(2).
(2)
Submission format. When a community impact statement is required, the applicant shall retain one or more competent professionals to perform the necessary work. All applicable material on file in the Department of Community Development pertinent to local conditions may be consulted. Any additional material pertinent to the evaluation of regional impacts shall also be considered. All community impact statements shall consist of written and graphic materials which clearly present the required information addressing the following areas:
(a)
Population impact. An analysis of the number of people expected to be added to the municipal population as a result of the proposed development, including those attracted to the Borough for the number of projected jobs in nonresidential development, according to the following age cohorts:
(b)
School impact. An analysis of the anticipated number of public school students projected to be added and the ability of the existing public school facilities to absorb the additional population projected 10 years into the future. The overall anticipated cost of facilities necessitated and the development's share of the cost on a pro rata basis by the increase in student population shall be provided.
(c)
Community facilities impact. An analysis of the existing community facilities and infrastructure available to serve the proposed development and its impact on the adequacy of existing public water facilities, public sewerage facilities, recreational facilities, library facilities, and senior services. Should such facilities be determined inadequate to serve the proposed development, the remedies, either expected or proposed by the applicant, shall be indicated along with the estimated costs for such additional facilities.
(d)
Services impact. An analysis of the existing services provided by the municipality to serve the proposed development and the impact of the development upon police protection, fire protection, solid waste disposal, and street maintenance services.
(e)
Fiscal impact. An analysis of the revenues expected to be generated from the development compared to the anticipated costs which the proposed development is expected to generate. Revenues and costs shall be shown for the municipality and the municipal school system.
E.
Circulation impact study.
(1)
When required. A circulation impact study shall be submitted for all general development plans, preliminary major subdivisions, and preliminary major site plans.
(2)
Submission format. Circulation impact studies shall consist of two components, a planning report, and a traffic impact report.
(a)
Planning report. The planning report component of the circulation impact study shall include the following:
[1]
An introduction indicating the applicant, the location of the site in question, and a description of the site from a land use and transportation perspective.
[2]
The extent to which any proposed street system meets requirements for street hierarchy, street connectivity, right-of-way and cartway width, and sidewalks.
[3]
The extent to which the proposed circulation system conforms to the Circulation Element of the Master Plan.
[4]
The extent to which internal circulation for vehicles, people and the movement of goods is adequate.
[5]
The extent to which the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and the traveling public is protected.
[6]
The provisions made to provide connectivity to the street system, pedestrian generators, and the local and regional greenway network.
(b)
Traffic impact report. The traffic impact report component of the circulation impact study shall include the following:
[1]
A description of the project phasing, access points, and connection to other existing or proposed developments.
[2]
An analysis of existing conditions, including:
[a]
A description of the study area and the rationale behind choosing this area;
[b]
A description of the study area's roadway facilities, including number of lanes, functional classification, condition, location and type of traffic signals, and location of other traffic control devices or signs;
[c]
The location of transit routes and stops and any transit facilities, including on-street, off-street, and private facilities, and service frequency;
[d]
The location of school bus routes and stops;
[e]
The location of pedestrian crosswalks, sidewalks, and bicycle pathways;
[f]
Traffic volume data, including turning movement counts at key intersections during the peak periods of the day, truck movements, pedestrian counts, and transit use;
[g]
Volume/capacity analysis and an assessment of existing conditions.
[5]
Impact analysis and recommendations.
[a]
Levels of service shall be computed for each analysis year, both with and without the inclusion of site traffic;
[b]
Comparison of levels of service conditions with site traffic, and with site traffic after recommended improvements are constructed;
[c]
Recommendations for passenger vehicle reduction techniques;
[d]
Schematic plan of any recommended improvements.