M_ZB 15 Alan St Variance_Garage Improvements 05292026 rcd 6 1 2026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org Partially Addressed. The Applicant has provided a Soil Movement Calculation and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan document and has provided measurements and calculations indicating that slopes within the Limit of Disturbance do not exceed 10% (~7.55%). The applicant’s professional should provide testimony about the proposed improvements are in accordance with the slope and disturbance thresholds in Section 25-28 of the Township’s ordinance. In order to calculate the slopes, topography needs to be shown and provided on the plans. A soil erosion and sediment control plan with details needs to be about site plan have not been revised to reflect these calculations, additionally the Applicant should provide testimony that the 5.9 Provide and show the area of disturbance; Partially Addressed. The Applicant has provided a Soil Movement Calculation and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan document and has provided a narrative outlining the calculation of the Limit of Disturbance (913 SF), protection measures, sequence of construction and permanent stabilization. The plans should be revised to include the standard notes from Hudson-Essex-Passaic Soil Conservation District (HEPSCD) including details for silt fence, inlet protection and tracking pad requirements. The plans should be further revised to callout the square footage of the Limit of Disturbance. 5.10 Provide soil movement calculations for the proposed improvements within the limit of disturbance. A soil removal permit will be required if more than 300 CY of soil will need to be moved; Addressed. Applicant provided the Soil Movement Calculation added. 5.11 The proposed garage improvements do not increase impervious coverage. Therefore, stormwater measures are not required for this application; 5.12 Prior to commencing construction activities, soil erosion and sediment control measures must be in place and maintain until the disturbed ground is permanently stabilized; Addressed. The Applicant has provided narrative acknowledging this. The Applicant shall provide testimony of same. 5.13 A note should be added to the plans that all disturbed areas are to be restored, topsoiled and seeded; Addressed. 5.14 A Certification stating that the garage improvements were constructed according to the design is to be submitted by the Applicant’s professional; and