B. General Comments
1. Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) and Existing Road Improvements
The application is subject to the requirements of the Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) adopted as NJAC 5:21. Engineering certifications should be provided on the plans and within the submitted drainage calculations indicating project compliance with RSIS criteria.
The drawings indicate that the new roadway will be provided with a 50 FT right-of-way, 30 FT paved cart way with curbing and sidewalk provided on each side of the new roadway. The 30-FT cart way width will allow for on-street parking on both sides of the new road. Street trees and street lighting will also be provided in accordance with ordinance standards.
2. Environmental Considerations
The property is impacted by the Conservation Overlay Zone. The submission materials indicate a previous Letter of Interpretation and Flood Hazard verification was secured and associated buffer areas previously established (File No. 1511-06-0003.1 issued 08/22/18). The applicant has provided documentation extending the Letter of Interpretation to 08/21/28. Validity of the Flood Hazard verification should be confirmed.
An environmental impact statement has been provided as required by ordinance. The applicant should review the specific findings. The applicant should also address any comments which have been received from the local Environmental Commission.
The applicant should address NJDEP permitting which will be required for realignment and vacation of Sams Road.
3. Utilities – The drawing indicates that the proposed subdivision will be serviced by connection to public water and sewer facilities. The applicant should address sewer service proposals and if individual pump stations are to be provided. Ownership and maintenance of all force main piping should be addressed. Any approval which may be granted would be conditioned upon review and approval by the Jackson Township Municipal Utility Authority.
4. Traffic Safety - The applicant has submitted a traffic impact study which concludes:
"It is concluded, based on the analysis set forth in this report, that the construction of 9 single family homes on the noted property will generate approximately 12 new AM peak street hour trips and 11 new PM peak street hour trips. The Subdivision Plan has been designed in accordance with New Jersey RSIS."
The applicant should be prepared to discuss the methodology utilized to establish the above noted summary conclusions as well as addressing any specific concerns the Board may have.
The Bureau of Traffic Safety indicates no concerns as of 03/16/2026.
5. Grading and Drainage
a. Based on our review of the submitted roadway profile as well as the RSIS Compliance certification which should be provided, proposed roadway grading has been designed in accordance with RSIS criteria and is acceptable. However, the extent specific design grading, cross sections and profiling associated with all Sam Road roadway improvements should be included on the plan.