2023 06 West Orange EIS

meet the applicable limits of the NJDEP noise regulation at the nearest property lines with the recommended maximum equipment sound levels. There will be a short-term impact associated with noise during construction of the site. Noise control equipment to be utilized during construction shall be standard earth moving equipment which are required to meet both the Township of West Orange and State Noise Control Standards. Although an increase in noise levels is anticipated, it will be short term and intermittent. Noise impacts are typically mitigated by employing the following noise abatement measures during construction: • Proper maintenance of equipment; • Use of exhaust muffling equipment; • Efficient air intake silencers; • Proper cooling system operations; and • Avoiding prolonged idling of equipment. Construction activity will take place during normal working hours, in accordance with Township of West Orange Ordinances. The noise impact of the construction on-site to surrounding areas is lessened due to the distance from the source. Sound levels are inversely proportional to the distance from the source. To quantify, each time the distance from the source doubles, the sound pressure level (SPL) is halved, resulting in a decrease of approximately 6 dBA. M. Degradation of Cultural/Historical Resources The proposed project is not located in a Historical District, nor is the site considered to be historical itself. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed project will adversely affect any historical districts and properties. N. Land Use The proposed use is a conditionally permitted use in the zone and will require a variance. The conditional use requirements are not met due to the proposed fast food restaurant being located on a lot adjacent to a residential district boundary line, the frontage along Rosney Terrace being less than 200 feet, and the proposed driveway being less than 100 feet from a Environmental Impact Statement 13 June 2023 DEC #1021-99-025