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- E.Per §244-197G the perimeter of all parking areas and internal islands within all parking areas open to the general public shall have continuous cast-in-place concrete curbing, whereas curbing is not provided.
- F.Per §244-197H all parking areas shall provide pavement, whereas the existing parking areas along Sterling Avenue and Edison Avenue are gravel. Testimony shall be provided. A waiver may be required.
- G.Proposed parking area #1 for the storage of vehicles, heavy equipment, and storage trailers would access the site from Sterling Avenue. Currently Sterling Avenue consists of an approximately 19 ft to 25 ft wide gravel road from Faraday Avenue to the site access. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the need to improve Sterling Avenue.
- H.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.
- I.The plans indicate Proposed Parking Area #1 and Proposed Parking Area #2. It should be noted on the plans if these areas are intended to be leased.
- J.The plans should clearly indicate the edge of gravel, and the edge of grass area, or any other existing or proposed surface.
- K.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.
- L.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.
- M.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.
- N.Per §244-197N the required parking for the existing use has been determined as follows: for a furniture and appliance stores or similar types of uses requiring large amounts of storage is 1 for each 400 square feet up to 4,000 square feet, plus 1 parking space for each 800 square feet of gross floor area above 4,000 square feet. The required parking is 15 parking spaces, whereas there are 12 existing parking spaces. A variance may be required.
- O.There are no accessible parking spaces provided for the existing use, and this does not comply with ADA requirements. The building is open to the public. A van accessible parking space should be provided.
- P.The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss where solid waste and recyclables are stored and how they are removed from the site.
- Q.The Applicant is proposing 1 flood light on the easterly side of the metal building in the rear. An isofootcandle pattern or point-by-point shall be provided to demonstrate the lighting levels proposed. A detail of the proposed light shall be provided.