Artheon Review 2

PAGE | 10 4. In accordance with §25-12.3b.3, parking areas and off-street truck-loading spaces shall be appropriately planted and fenced for the protection of adjacent properties. Whereas, the Applicant has not proposed any plantings to buffer parking and loading spaces. 5. In accordance with §28-4e., every development application filed with the Land Use Board that proposes tree removal and replacement shall preserve fifty (50) percent of the tree canopy; provide a report from a Qualified Tree Expert; install protective fencing around the remaining trees; maintain trees in compliance with the Township Code subsection 25- 12.1o. and shall create 50% shade in the parking lots within twenty-five (25) years. The Applicant should address these requirements with the Board and the Township Forester. 6. In accordance with §28-8, Table A, revise the plans to indicate the size of all existing trees proposed to be removed to determine the tree replacement quantity required. Also, provide a note on the plans that a tree removal and replacement permit will be submitted to the Township Forester, prior to any site disturbance. 7. Revise the plans to indicate the proposed disposition for all open areas, such as lawn, stone, mulch, etc., to prevent confusion during construction. 8. The specification of the “Rain Garden Cross-Section” on Sheet C1.08 note that 1 Quart Juncus Effusus 3’ O.C. will be installed in the rain garden. The plantings should be shown on the plans. In addition, the Applicant must demonstrate that the minimum density of vegetation within the rain garden is 85%. F. LIGHTING COMMENTS 1. In accordance with §25-14.1d, the level of illumination at ground level shall not exceed 0.50 footcandles at the proposed line nor 0.30 footcandles at any property line abutting a property used by or zoned for residential use. Whereas, light levels above these levels spill onto adjoining residential lots. 2. Parking lot lighting should be installed on top of 3-foot-tall concrete stanchions or a minimum of 3 feet behind the curb line to prevent vehicular damage to the pole. Light pole heights should be adjusted to incorporate the stanchion. 3. Revise the plans to provide a light pole footing detail, to indicate dimensions, rebars, concrete strength, etc., for further review. 4. Revise the light fixture within the middle of the parking lot to align with the intersection

light pole footing detail, to indicate dimensions, rebars, concrete strength, etc., for further review. 4. Revise the light fixture within the middle of the parking lot to align with the intersection of four (4) parking stalls to minimize potential damage from vehicles. 5. Revise the plans to indicate proposed timers and hours of operation. Also, indicate proposed color and finish for all fixtures and poles. The Applicant is hereby advised that any revised plans or other documents submitted to the Board should be accompanied by a cover letter which addresses each of the comments in this review letter and details any other changes that have been made to the plans as these may not be readily apparent.