Jackson Township Planning Board Our file No. 1512-P-635
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The applicant should provide testimony to discuss the need to provide foundation plantings, whereas no area is provided for foundation plantings.
All tree removal shall be in accordance with Chapter 405 of the Township of Jackson Ordinance.
A Landscape & Tree Save Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Jackson Township Certified Tree Expert.
The Applicant is proposing to retain an existing tree within the proposed play area. The tree to remain shall be labeled with the type of tree and the size. The safety of the children should be considered. Testimony shall be provided.
There are existing trees shown to remain in the area of the proposed fence. The likelihood of saving these trees should be discussed.
The Applicant should provide testimony regarding the irrigation of the proposed landscaping. If irrigation is proposed, the Applicant should note that irrigation will be designed by a NJDEP-Certified irrigation contractor.
F. Lighting
Per §244-197J(1)(f) shielding shall be required where necessary to prevent light trespass glare upon adjacent properties or streets. The point-by-point analysis indicates light spillage onto the adjacent properties. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the light spillage and whether light shields are proposed. The lighting design may need to be revised.
Wall mounted lights are not shown on the lighting plan. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the need for wall mounted lights especially in the area of the building entrance.
The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the need for lighting in the play areas.
The stormwater inlets and piping should be removed from the lighting plan to clearly see the proposed light poles.
G. Storage of Solid Waste & Recyclable Materials
Per §244-208F the enclosed refuse area shall not be located so as to interfere with traffic circulation, the parking of vehicles, the maneuverability and parking of vehicles making materials delivery or pickup, nor shall any solid waste storage area be part of, restrict or occupy any parking aisle or stall. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the location of the trash enclosures as well as the circulation of the trash truck. Sheet C501 depicts the trash truck entering the site by way of the one-way exit and leaving the site by way of the one-way entrance.
Testimony shall be provided to discuss the size of the trash enclosure area to determine if the trash enclosure area is adequate to service the proposed use.
Per §244-208K for every solid waste storage area, at least one area shall be designated adjacent thereto for the collection of recyclable materials. The trash enclosure detail should be revised to clearly indicate an area for recyclables.
The trash enclosure detail shall include an elevation view for the fence and gates.
The Applicant should indicate the anticipated quantity of recyclable materials generated for the use, how recyclable material will be collected, as well as bulk items.
The Applicant shall provide testimony as to the frequency the refuse will be removed from the site.
H. Utilities
1. The Applicant proposes to service the site with public water. The existing water main is located