April 15, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes

co Most removed trees are near the bottom of the slope and reportedly in poor condition. Tree replacement plan: o Ordinance requires replacement of 51 trees. o The applicant proposes 51 new trees. Proposed landscaping includes: © 6 trees along Sheridan Avenue © 41 additional trees along the rear property line to strengthen buffering. Along Northfield Avenue, large shade trees were avoided due to overhead wires and underground utilities. Instead, the plan emphasizes lawn areas and extensive shrub plantings. Mr. Facchino stated the landscaping goal was to create a nice streetscape experience along Northfield Avenue and Sheridan Place. Proposed plantings overall: o 51 new trees © 201 shrubs © 6 shrub varieties He acknowledged another ordinance requirement: o Parking lots with 30 or more spaces require one tree per 10 spaces. © This would require an additional 16 trees. The applicant agreed to work with the township forester. Either plant the additional trees or contribute payment in lieu if approved by the township. Mr. Facchino explained that the project qualifies as a “major development” because disturbance exceeds one-half acre. Despite reducing impervious coverage by about 5,807 square feet, full stormwater analysis was still required. The project’s stormwater strategy focuses on non-structural best management practices: © Minimizing underground infrastructure that is difficult to maintain © Maintaining existing drainage patterns © Minimizing land disturbance ©. Preserving native vegetation © Increasing landscaping for infiltration and recharge benefits Stormwater analyses were conducted for: © 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm events. Results showed: © Reduced runoff rates and volumes at both design discharge points: m The culvert crossing Sheridan Place. m A discharge area toward Northfield Avenue. Groundwater recharge requirements do not apply because impervious coverage is being reduced. Water quality improvements: © Reduced paved surface area. © Increased roof area, which generates cleaner runoff than parking surfaces. Mr. Facchino requested a waiver from ordinance section 2529.4S2, which requires on- site retention of one-half of the projected two-year storm. He argued the project already reduces two-year storm runoff volumes by approximately 1,691 cubic feet (about 12,000 gallons). © The proposal satisfies the intent of the

the projected two-year storm. He argued the project already reduces two-year storm runoff volumes by approximately 1,691 cubic feet (about 12,000 gallons). © The proposal satisfies the intent of the ordinance through overall runoff reduction. Additional storm infrastructure: