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  1. Per §244-193B(5) prohibited activities within buffer areas include removal, excavation, grading or disturbance of the soil, dumping or filling with any materials, erection of structures, placement of pavements or any impervious cover, and destruction of plant life which would alter the existing pattern of vegetation or cause substantial change of the buffer, including but not limited to clear cutting, burning or application of herbicides, whereas a retaining wall is located within the required landscape buffers. The Applicant has requested a waiver. Testimony shall be provided.
  2. All tree removal shall be in accordance with Chapter 405 of the Township of Jackson Ordinance.
  3. A Landscape & Tree Save Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Jackson Township Certified Tree Expert.
  4. The Applicant indicates that no irrigation system is proposed. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss who will be responsible to ensure the viability of the plantings.

F. Lighting

  1. 1. Per §244-19/J(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 of 0.1 f.c. onto the adjacent property along the side and rear lot lines. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the light spillage.

G. Storage of Solid Waste & Recyclable Materials

  1. Per §244-208C a five-foot-minimum-width landscaping area shall be provided along the fence or wall enclosing the refuse storage area, whereas only one side is landscaped along the wall of the trash enclosure. The plan should be revised, or the Applicant shall request a waiver.
  2. Per §244-208E if located within or adjacent to a parking area or access drive, the enclosed refuse areas shall be separated from such parking area or access drive by curbing, whereas none is provided. The Applicant has requested a waiver.
  3. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the size of the trash enclosure area, and the number of trash receptacles and recycling containers proposed to determine if the trash enclosure area proposed is adequate to service the proposed use.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 Applicant will require a road opening permit from the Ocean County Highway Department.
  2. The Applicant is proposing to service the site with public sewer by way of a sanitary sewer extension. Preliminary Force Main plans have been provided. Sheet 8 of 20 indicates a 4" sewer lateral from the building to South Hope Chapel Road, whereas the preliminary force main plans indicate an 8" sewer lateral. Revise accordingly.