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The applicant seeks approval for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval associated with the construction of a (14,979 SF) 3-story office building on the subject property. Additional Site improvements include a new two-way driveway connection to South Hope Chapel Road, off-street parking, lighting, landscaping, solid waste storage and stormwater management facilities and all typical site improvements.

The 49,270 SF tract is located on the Northwesterly corner of South Hope Chapel Road and privately owned Garden Street within the RGC-2 Regional Growth Zoning District.

The site has been previously developed with a residential dwelling and various garages and sheds, all designated to be removed. Based on our review of the submitted materials, we offer the following for the Board's consideration:

A. Zoning: (Regional Growth Commercial)

ParaemterRGC-2Proposed
Minimum Lot Area20,000 SF (0.46 AC)49,270 SF (1.13 AC)
Minimum Lot Width100 FT188.8 FT
Minimum Front Yard Setback60 FT86.2 FT
Minimum Rear Yard Setback30 FT86 FT
Minimum Side Yard Setback10 FT59.5 FT
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Combined)30 FT123.2 FT
Maximum Building Height35 FT36 FT*
Parking Area Setbacks:
R.O.W.20 FT20 FT
Residential Property Line20 FT10.2 FT*
Non-Residential Property Line10 FT10 FT*

*Variances Required:

  1. Maximum Building Height (244-96.D): 35 FT is Permitted; 36 FT is Proposed.
  2. Minimum Parking Setback to Residential (244-96.D): 20 FT is Required; 10.2 FT and 18.6 FT are Proposed.

B. General Comments

1. Environmental Considerations -

  • The applicant has submitted an Environmental Impact Statement as required by ordinance. The applicant should review stated conclusions and specific methodology in establishing same. The applicant should also address any comments which have been received from the local Environmental Commission.
  • The site falls under the Pinelands Commission Jurisdiction. As Certificate of Filing has been issued which notes the following inconsistencies with the CMP and local ordinance which should be addressed by the applicant:

Water Quality (N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.83)