Proposed parking area #1 for the storage of vehicles, heavy equipment, and storage trailers would access the site from Edison Avenue. Currently Edison Avenue consists of an approximately 25 ft wide gravel road from Sterling Avenue to the site access. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the need to improve Edison Avenue.

The plans should clearly indicate the edge of gravel, and the edge of grass area, or any other existing or proposed surface.

Testimony shall be provided to discuss the condition of the existing gravel parking lot where the proposed vehicles, heavy equipment, and storage trailers will be parked. If permitted to remain gravel, the thickness of the gravel may be required to be increased.

There are hatched areas on the plans for both Proposed Parking Area #1 and Proposed Parking Area #2 that are labeled “maintain clear drive aisle/access typ.” The Applicant shall provide testimony to indicate how these areas will be delineated in the field and how they will be enforced.

Per §244-203A sidewalks and curbing shall be required along all street frontages as a condition relating to any development for which approval is granted by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, whereas no sidewalk or curb is provided along Faraday Avenue, Sterling Avenue, or Edison Avenue. Sidewalk and curb shall be provided, or the Applicant shall request a waiver and provide contribution to the Jackson Township Pedestrian Safety Fund.

An accessible parking sign shall be provided for the existing accessible space.

There is an existing dumpster within the front yard of Sterling Avenue. Solid waste storage shall be in accordance with §244-208. Solid wastes from all uses other than single- or two-family homes, if stored outdoors, shall be placed in metal receptacles within a screened refuse area. An enclosure shall be provided, or the Applicant shall request a waiver. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the need for an enclosure.

Per §244-208A the screened refuse area shall not be located within any front yard area. The plans should be revised, or the Applicant shall request a waiver. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the location of the dumpster.

The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss where solid waste and recyclables are stored and how they are removed from the site.

The Applicant is proposing 1 flood light on the easterly side of the metal building in the rear and 4 pole mounted light fixtures (3 poles). The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the lighting levels provided.

The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the overall lighting of the site with regard to safety and security.

The Applicant is proposing a rain garden. The location of the rain garden shall be shown on the plans. The plantings shall be shown and labeled and the plant schedule is updated accordingly.

Typical planting notes shall be provided on the plans for plant selection, plant installation, plant maintenance, and a 2-year maintenance guarantee on all plant material.

The landscape plan shall be revised to label the proposed plantings and a plant schedule provided.