April 15, 2021 Regular Meeting

-Mr. Reeves addressed Storm Water before getting into Mr. Hess' report, which mentions that the existing inlet falls into the East Branch of the Rahway River. It is known to be an 8 inch PVC storm pipe (Drawing C 401 Sheet 3, also known as the Grading, Drainage and Utility plan) that runs into the river with the proposed improvements to collect the roof runoff to go towards the Western and the Northern properties. With the proposed improvements, the building will all be piped underground through various different stormwater conveyance systems to this inlet and eventually out to the East Branch of the Rahway River. The Applicant will install a larger pipe As referenced in Mr. Hess’ letter. -To satisfy the flow requirements, it is proposed to upsize this inlet based upon responses expected from the NJDEP. Mr. Hess’ April 7, 2021 letter states that there is a low point created and additional calculations need to be provided to demonstrate capacity. The concrete ramp located just North of the one story building must be reworked to ensure there are no low points and adequate pitch will be made to the inlet to comply with Mr. Hess’ comments. - Chairman Neuer deferred to Mr. Hess to determine whether or not he is comfortable with the waiver request. Mr. Hess responded that he has no problem now that the title report has been submitted. Chairman Neuer declared that the waiver request is granted. -Mr. Reeves said there is an exemption letter from Essex County and that the applicant will comply with the requirements of the Essex County Planning Board, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Soil Conservation District. -Applicant has agreed to upsize the drainage pipe that will conveying roof runoff and will be submitting drainage calculations to the Board to show the pipes being adequately sized with backup documentation. Chairman Neuer mentioned however, that the calculations were already submitted. - Mr. Reeves testified that the business does not currently generate any trash or recycling materials. Trash for the residential building on Meeker Street, does have rollaway, trash and recycling cans that are being picked up from the Township Sanitation Department, but the business does not generate any trash and therefore the witness does not feel that there is a need to provide any dumpster enclosures or a solid waste management plan. - Mr.

tation Department, but the business does not generate any trash and therefore the witness does not feel that there is a need to provide any dumpster enclosures or a solid waste management plan. - Mr. Schkolnick, mentioned traffic. Chairman Neuer asked if one of witnesses, was a traffic engineer. Mr. Schkolnick said that Mr. Reeves testified on the number of vehicles owned and client confirmed that Mr. Reeves can talk about the general circulation as there are only 8 trucks. -Chairman Neuer stated having Mr. Reeves testify even though he is not qualified as a traffic engineer, they run the risk of credibility issues. Mr. Schkolnick responded that he wants to get the board all the information it needs and opted to continue. -Mr. Reeves responded in in regard to traffic control and directional signs, this is a private lot where no additional signage would be required. Sight triangles will be added. Chairman Neuer ruled that the waiver request in this regard is denied. There has to be testimony with regard to vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns. - Mr. Reeves explained why there are wheel stops instead of curbing This is an existing driveway with a parapet wall along the majority of the edge of East Branch of the Rahway River where there is an existing chain link fence. Mr. Hess answered that he made the comment because this is an ordinance requirement.