The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the potential traffic impacts as a result of the proposed development. What impact would the proposed development have on the existing levels of service along South Hope Chapel Road? Can a second point of access for the site be provided?

The Applicant has provided an analysis for left turns across painted medians. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss their findings.

The proposed driveway location raises several significant safety and operational concerns therefore we recommend the driveway be redesigned for right-in and right-out movements only.

Vehicles exiting the driveway must cross or merge near or directly into the path of vehicles using the dedicated left-turn lane for the elementary school, creating conflict points that can lead to driver confusion and make involve opposing movements or awkward "jog" maneuvers. The proposed driveway location also creates difficult crossing paths, heightening the risk of rear-end collisions, sideswipes, or "left-turn lock-up" situations where vehicles block one another.

Sight distance is likely compromised for both exiting drivers resulting in reduced visibility of unexpected movements and an elevated crash potential. The proposed driveway location does not appear to comply with standard access management principles, which strongly recommend avoiding driveway placements within or immediately adjacent to the functional area of turn lanes, intersections, deceleration/storage zones, or other high-conflict areas to maintain smooth traffic flow and minimize conflict points.

Additionally, the New Jersey State Highway Access Management Code (N.J.A.C. 16:47-3.5(e)6), indicates “No access point shall be located along an acceleration, deceleration, or exclusive right-turn or left-turn lane where the lane is at its full width.” The proposed egress side of the driveway is located opposite nearly full-width exclusive left-turn lane.

Per §244-197N(1) the minimum number of parking spaces required is 75 parking spaces. The Applicant proposes 63 parking spaces + 7 EV parking spaces as indicated in the parking calculations but have not been depicted on the plans. Once the EV ready spaces are shown and labeled on the plan, a total of 70 spaces will be provided, whereas 75 parking spaces are required. The Applicant has requested a variance. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the number of spaces proposed. The statement of operations indicates that the estimated number of employees is approximately 75 employees.

The location of the 7 EV parking spaces shall be depicted on the plans.

Per §244-197B(1) where sidewalks occur in parking areas, parked vehicles shall not overhang or extend over the sidewalk unless an additional sidewalk width of two feet is provided in order to accommodate such overhang, whereas a 5 ft sidewalk width is provided. A waiver may be required.

Per §244-197D(2) parking areas for 25 or more cars and access drives for all parking areas on major or minor arterials shall provide curbed return radii of not less than 15 ft for all right-turn movements, whereas 10 ft is provided along the circulation drive aisle. The plans should be revised, or the Applicant shall request a waiver.

Per §244-197J(2)(a)[2][a] all entrance drives shall extend a minimum distance of 100 feet back from the street right-of-way or to a parking access aisle or major circulation drive, whereas approximately 70 ft is provided. The Applicant has requested a waiver.