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use and along front property lines on local, minor collector and major collector streets which abut areas zoned for residential use. The buffer required for a building area of 26,160 sf is 25 ft. The zoning district across the street along William Street is MF – Multi-Family Zone. There is 4.65 ft provided and no landscaping. The plan should be revised to comply with this requirement, or the Applicant should request a waiver. Testimony shall be provided.
Per §244-193B(1) all proposed uses, other than single-family and two-family dwellings shall provide buffer areas along all side and rear property lines which but areas zoned for residential use and along front property lines on local, minor collector and major collector streets which but areas zoned for residential use. The buffer required for a building area of 26,160 sf is 25 ft. Adjacent Lot 2 and Lot 4 appear to be a residential use. The Applicant is proposing a 6 ft vinyl fence along the property line. Testimony should be provided to discuss the need for additional buffering measures for these adjacent properties.
Per §244-193B(1) all proposed uses, other than single-family and two-family dwellings shall provide buffer areas along all side and rear property lines which abut areas zoned for residential use and along front property lines on local, minor collector and major collector streets which abut areas zoned for residential use. The buffer required for a building area of 26,160 sf is 25 ft. The property across the street along Diana Road appears to be a residential use. Testimony should be provided to discuss the need to provide a buffer for this property.
Per §244-188D a 6 ft wide shade tree and utility easement is required adjacent and parallel to existing streets bordering the proposed development, whereas none are provided along East Commodore Boulevard, William Street and Diana Road. The plan should be revised, or the Applicant should request a waiver.
Per §244-197I(3)(a) where parking is permitted between the front building line and the right-of-way line, a safety island or raised median separating the public street from the parking area shall be provided. The width of the safety island shall be that width between the proposed curbline and a point eight feet inside the property line. When this width is less than 18 feet, the parking area shall be reduced to provide a minimum width for the safety island of 18 feet. All required tree and shrub plantings shall be placed on the on-site portion of the safety island. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss compliance with this requirement.
Per §244-197J(1)(a) parking lots having 50 or fewer spaces shall have a safety island in accordance with Subsection I above, where parking is provided in the front yard area. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss compliance with this requirement.
Per §244-197J(1)(b) an unbroken landscaping strip shall be provided along the side and rear property lines a minimum of 10 ft in width. These landscaping strips shall have the same minimum requirements as safety island, whereas 7.23 ft is provided along the side property line. The plan should be revised, or the Applicant should request a waiver.
Per §244-197K end islands and dividing strips shall be top soiled and planted with turf grass or other vegetative ground cover and deciduous tree, 2" diameter at breast height with an average distance between trees at ground level of 40 ft. The area between trees shall be planted with an average of 3 shrubs, whereas shrubs are not provided in all end islands. Additional shrubs should be provided, or the Applicant should request a waiver.
The Applicant should provide testimony regarding the irrigation of the proposed landscaping.
A Landscape & Tree Save Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Jackson Township Tree Specialist.
All tree removal shall be in accordance with Chapter 405 of the Township of Jackson Ordinance.