Jackson Township Planning Board Our File: 1512-P-652
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D. Conservation Zone Overlay
Per §244-45C(1) all properties which fall within the Conservation Zone Overlay shall be regulated by the underlying zone or district within which they are found, except that the following additional requirements shall apply.
Per §244-45C(1)(a) all applications for major site plan or major subdivision approvals shall be required to submit a valid NJDEP letter of interpretation and/or permit which identifies all freshwater wetlands and wetlands buffers/transition areas on the property or properties included in the application before the application can be deemed complete. The plans note that the extent of the wetlands to the southeast of the site have been verified and approved per Pineland File No. 2014-0040.001. A copy shall be provided to our office for review. The wetlands line shall be labeled accordingly.
Per §244-45C(1)(b) all wetlands, wetlands buffers, transition areas, and riparian buffers must be properly identified and delineated on all submitted plans for major site plan or major subdivision approvals before the application can be deemed complete. The plans note that the extent of the wetlands to the southeast of the site have been verified and approved per Pineland File No. 2014-0040.001. A copy shall be provided to our office for review. The wetlands line shall be labeled accordingly.
Per §244-45C(1)(c) all wetlands, as identified and verified, pursuant to the LOI (letter of interpretation) shall be excluded from the gross acreage for purposes of calculating maximum lot coverage (building and impervious) for nonresidential developments. There does not appear to be any wetlands on the site.
Per §244-45C(1)(d) all required setbacks shall be taken from the wetlands limits pursuant to the LOI (letter of interpretation). There does not appear to be any wetlands on the site.
IV. SUBDIVISION/SITE PLAN ISSUES
With the exception of the following, engineering issues are deferred to the Board Engineer. This review is limited to planning issues for the proposed Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Plans and Plats & Preliminary and Final Major Site Plans.
A. Items to be Discussed with the Board
Per §244-90D(1) detached, single-family developments on lots less than one acre are a permitted conditional use subject to the conditions of §244-90D(1)(a) through (n). The Applicant does not appear to meet all the conditions. It should be determined if the application should be moved to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Testimony shall be provided.
The RG-2 Zone shall be permitted to be developed with residential developments with a 20% inclusionary set-aside. All development of affordable units shall follow the very-low/low/moderate income split provided for in the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls (N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.1 et seq). The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss these requirements as it relates to the proposed development.
A homeowners' association (HOA) shall be created, subject to the approval of the Planning Board. This entity shall assume responsibility for the ownership, management, and maintenance of all lands dedicated to recreation and open space and shall be responsible for maintaining all public areas within the development. The governing documents of the association shall include provisions ensuring the continued care, funding, and operation of