April 15, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes

- Ms. Bosco also raised concerns about an open brook on the east side of the property and drainage conditions. - Ms. Bosco asked about EV charging stations and lighting near neighboring homes. Mr. Facchino confirmed EV charging stations would be located at lower grade near the neighboring properties. He stated all lighting would be downlit and directed away from homes. - Ms. Bosco reiterated the need for substantial tree planting regardless of whether a retaining wall was built. - Rachel Klein (Howell Drive) asked whether the applicant had completed an off-site sewer capacity analysis. Mr. Facchino admitted that analysis had not yet been completed. - Ms, Klein asked what would happen if the municipal sewer system could not handle approximately 100 additional residential units. Mr. Facchino explained DEP approval would require downstream capacity analysis. He stated that if the system lacked capacity, the applicant would be required to upgrade the town system before proceeding. - Justin Goldsman (Moran Road) asked if the car lift parking system would only be available to residents, not visitors. Mr. Facchino confirmed that was correct. - Mr. Goldsman asked if the project lighting would use LED fixtures. Mr. Facchino confirmed yes. - Mr. Goldsman referenced environmental documents discussing heat-island and questioned whether rooftop planters on an amenity deck were sufficient mitigation for increased paved parking surfaces. Mr. Facchino deferred heat-island design questions to the architect. - Mr. Goldsman asked about visitor parking overflow and potential spillover onto nearby school and residential streets. Mr. Facchino said the parking calculations complied with Residential Site Improvement Standards and township requirements, including visitor parking demand. - Mr. Goldsman further asked whether wildlife impacts on the nearby Turtle Back Zoo had been considered during construction. Mr. Facchino said soil conservation inspections would monitor dust and erosion during construction. He believes the site is far enough from the zoo that construction noise impacts would likely be minimal, though he cannot provide testimony regarding sound. *The application has been carried to the next Planning Board regular meeting on May 6, 2026, without further notice in person, starting at 6:30 pm. * stomtin BAAS