23 1345 001 PB24 14 172 174 Main St Engineering Review

23-1345-001 – PB24-14 (172-174 Main St.) Page 4 of 5 3.17. The existing brick wall and concrete stairs on either side of the site have sections of missing brick and concrete, along with significantly cracked and spalled pieces. The Applicant shall perform the necessary masonry repairs to the same prior to occupying the building. 3.18. The east, north, and west property lines appear to have some fencing beneath the overgrown vegetation. The Applicant shall confirm the nature and condition of the existing fence, and indicate whether the same is to be repaired, removed, or replaced, and conformance with the applicable fencing standards. 4. Grading & Drainage 4.1. No topographic survey was provided with this application. The survey that was provided depicts existing conditions as of March 13, 1989. Accordingly, Matrix visited the site to understand the topography and how it relates to the proposed development. It shall be noted that the existing slopes within the parking lot are excessive (likely greater than 10% or 10H:1V). There are no striped ADA parking stalls in the existing site. The Applicant should investigate the possibility of flattening the ADA spaces as practical. 4.2. The topographic survey depicts a staircase on both sides of the building, from the first floor to the second floor. The architectural plans indicate that the existing doors atop these staircases will be filled in as a window. The Applicant shall provide testimony regarding the need for any external exits, steps, or fire escapes, as well as the intention with the now unnecessary staircases. 4.3. As noted above, there are many areas of the pavement with vegetation growing through the cracks. This can often be indicative of the presence of continuous groundwater. Before completion of milling and paving, the Applicant should investigate the need for pavement underdrains or other similar features to preserve the subgrade and pavement above. 5. Soil Erosion & Sediment Control 5.1. The Applicant has provided details for a wheel cleaning blanket and filter fabric fencing, but no soil disturbances are depicted on the plans. The Applicant shall confirm that there are no soil disturbances for the proposed addition. 5.2. There are existing inlets both on the site and on Main Street that require inlet protection, as well as the trench drain across the driveway on-site. 6. Site Lighting 6.1. The

proposed addition. 5.2. There are existing inlets both on the site and on Main Street that require inlet protection, as well as the trench drain across the driveway on-site. 6. Site Lighting 6.1. The Applicant shall provide testimony regarding the existing site’s compliance with Township Ordinance §25-14, related to lighting levels. Considering the site is adding the residential use, the Applicant shall review the need for replacement or supplemental lighting to meet the minimum lighting level criteria in §25- 14.3 while minimizing light spillover onto adjacent properties. Should lighting improvements be required, the Applicant shall provide a lighting plan to depict the characteristics of the proposed lighting, as well as a photometric analysis to demonstrate compliance with minimum illumination requirements. Additionally, the plan shall be revised to depict the four existing light poles on-site. 7. Landscaping 7.1. The Applicant shall provide testimony regarding existing vegetation, and any related removals, replacements, or new planting areas (as none are currently shown). Portions of the site are excessively overgrown; the Applicant shall also confirm the presence of required buffers as the property abuts two other residential zones. 8. Utilities 8.1. The Applicant shall confirm if new utility service lines, laterals, connections, or associated appurtenances are needed for the proposed improvements. The Applicant shall clean and televise the existing sanitary lateral and any roof drainage laterals intended to be reused prior to construction.