Scotch Plains City Zoning Code
§ 23-9.2.3
Development Requirements.
a.
Parking and traffic circulation standards.
1.
The redeveloper shall provide a traffic study to the satisfaction of the Planning Board Engineer.
2.
All required off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided on-site.
3.
The ground-level parking under the apartment buildings shall include a minimum of two electric car charging stations.
4.
Surface parking shall be permitted to support the inclusionary residential development but shall not be the sole source of on-site parking. The layout and circulation of the surface parking shall be substantially consistent with the plans in Exhibit 1 of the redevelopment plan,[1] subject to Planning Board approval.
[1]
Editor's Note: Exhibit 1 is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
5.
The project shall meet the residential site improvement standards (RSIS) for off-street parking requirements and driveway circulation.
6.
Each townhouse residential unit shall have at least a one-car garage with a minimum driveway length of 18 feet.
7.
A traffic circulation plan shall be provided, depicting the turning radius of emergency vehicle routes through the site. No truck circulation routes shall interfere with any permitted on-street parking spaces or driveways.
8.
Emergency vehicle access will be subject to review and approval by the Township Fire Official.
9.
All parking spaces, loading spaces, fire lanes and circulation routes shall be striped and signed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All such striping and signage shall be depicted on the traffic circulation plan.
10.
Streetscape improvements, including but not limited to roadway widening, sidewalks, street trees, curbing and stormwater management collection systems, shall be installed along the redevelopment area's entire frontage along Jerusalem Road, including the out parcel (Lot 15), to the satisfaction of the Planning Board Engineer.
11.
All driveways and parking spaces located on the property shall be maintained by the owner of the residential project or by a homeowners' association.
12.
The project shall have one egress/ingress driveway located off of Jerusalem Road, and its dimensions shall be substantially consistent with Exhibit 1 attached to the redevelopment plan.
13.
Direct driveway access from any residential building to Jerusalem Road is prohibited.
14.
The project's traffic circulation and road design shall be substantially consistent with the plans attached to the redevelopment plan as Exhibit 1.
15.
The redeveloper shall coordinate the construction of the road improvements with the owner of Lot 15, Block 6201, to maintain continued access during the construction of the project as well as upon completion of the project. Access easements between the redeveloper and the owner of Lot 15, Block 6201, shall be addressed at the time of site plan approval before the Planning Board.
b.
Project design standards and conditions.
1.
It is strongly encouraged that green building technologies are incorporated into all aspects of the project design. Green building (also known as "green construction" or "sustainable building") is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and demolition.
2.
Upon demolition of any existing building or structure, in whole or in part, the site shall be properly graded and stabilized unless new construction is to commence on the same site within 60 days.
3.
An existing municipal storm sewer pipe bisects the property. The redeveloper shall relocate and reconstruct this storm sewer pipe at their own cost and expense, subject to Township review and approval. The redeveloper shall be responsible for all engineering, design, permitting, application fees, and construction costs to relocate the storm sewer pipe subject to review and approval by the Township and/or Planning Board Engineer.
4.
Three-bedroom or greater market-rate units are prohibited.
5.
Stacked townhouses containing only market-rate units are prohibited.
6.
The project shall include stormwater/flood management systems which include, but are not limited to, flood storage, stormwater detention basins, basin overflow areas, culverts, etc., which shall be designed and constructed to the appropriate standards as required by the Township of Scotch Plains Ordinances and applicable NJDEP Stormwater Rules.
7.
Adequate facilities shall be provided for the handling of garbage and other refuse by providing and maintaining an enclosed and screened area either within or separate from the buildings within which all garbage and refuse containers shall be stored, subject to Planning Board approval.
8.
A comprehensive landscape plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. All areas of the site not covered by buildings, pavement, walkways and other permissible impervious surfaces shall contain lawn and/or landscape plantings. The use of perennial and native species is encouraged.
9.
The project layout shall be substantially consistent with the layout and dimensioning plan included in Exhibit 1 attached to the redevelopment plan.[2] However, without increasing the overall density, the redeveloper may increase the number of apartments, consistent with the range of 18 to 20 apartment units indicated in the memorandum of understanding dated April 3, 2018, and possibly eliminate a townhouse or two or design a stacked townhouse to provide two affordable units within a townhouse building footprint.
[2]
Editor's Note: Exhibit 1 is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
10.
All mechanical equipment, generators, HVAC equipment and similar equipment shall be specified to meet the applicable residential sound standards, and if they are not specified, the equipment shall be acoustically buffered such that any noise generated by the equipment shall be within the applicable residential sound standards as defined by the State of New Jersey.
11.
All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view, both from the street and existing or planned neighboring buildings. Said screening shall be constructed in a manner that is consistent with the architecture of the building, and shall utilize the same materials used in the construction of the building. The screening shall not impair the functioning of the equipment.
12.
Signs associated with the residential project shall be addressed during preliminary and final site plan approval. Dimensions, colors and other sign characteristics shall be subject to Planning Board approval.
13.
The redeveloper shall provide a clear and unencumbered title to Block 601, Lots 13 and 16.02, inclusive of 14.01, which is listed as an additional lot to Lot 16.02, and that portion of the vacated Van Orden Place right-of-way as part of the preliminary site plan application.
c.
Building and architectural design standards and programming.
1.
Similar building materials and architectural design shall be used on all four building elevations of all buildings.
2.
All building types shall utilize building design, materials and colors which complement each other in order to create a cohesive project.
3.
Vinyl siding shall not be used on any building elevation. The use of a mixture of stone, brick, HardiePlank® (or approved equal) siding is encouraged.
4.
The parking on the first level of any podium building shall be enclosed with either the same building materials as the main portion of the building or by a combination of decorative half wall and decorative wall.
5.
No more than two stories of horizontal siding shall be permitted along any building elevation for any building type. The first floor of the facade shall be brick, stone or other similar building materials.
6.
The final architectural design and building materials for all building types are subject to Planning Board review and approval.
d.
Redevelopment area phasing plan. It is envisioned that the project will be constructed in three phases. Phase I would involve the demolition of the existing buildings and structures. Phase II would involve the reconstruction of the storm sewer system as described in Subsection 23-9.2.3b3. Phase III would involve the construction of the residential buildings and all associated amenities, as well as any additional on-site, off-site and off-tract improvements as required pursuant to the April 3, 2018, memorandum of understanding, the redevelopment agreement and the redevelopment plan.
e.
Utilities.
1.
All new electric, telephone, cable, gas and other utility service lines servicing the buildings shall be installed underground, to the extent such underground service is commercially reasonable, available, and permitted by the applicable utilities companies, and in all events shall be installed in accordance with the prevailing standards and practices of the respective utility or other companies providing such services.
2.
All utility connection permits and road opening permits shall be obtained from the respective utility authority prior to the start of construction. All municipal roadways damaged by the redevelopment of the site shall be restored and/or repaved as directed by the Township Engineer.
3.
An existing municipal storm sewer pipe bisects the property. The redeveloper shall relocate and reconstruct this storm sewer pipe at their own cost, subject to Township review and approval. The redeveloper shall be responsible for all engineering, design, permitting, application fees and construction costs to relocate the storm sewer pipe, subject to review and approval by the Township or Planning Board engineer.