20260609_SPRAB Meeting Notes

3. Gazebo • Planner brought up that the new location of the gazebo is within the 50 ft buffer zone and will require a variance. o Applicant indicated that they will apply for a variance and include it in their application. 4. Parking • Planner questioned what standards the parking is based on. o Applicant indicated that it is based on maximum occupancy rather than “seats.” The ratio being utilized is 1 parking space per 3 people (towards maximum occupancy.) • Planner also brought up the need for a variance for the multiple areas of the property which have parking rows longer than 20 spaces in Lots B and C. The rows include parking stalls which are being reconfigured. o Applicant indicated that they would request a variance for whatever is needed for the parking rows. 5. Stormwater • Engineer brought up concerns about Applicant meeting new stormwater regulations. o Applicant indicated that they are reducing impervious coverage. There are issues with comment two of the engineering report, and the Engineer suggested a separate meeting to discuss some of these more technical items. 6. Tree Replacement • Applicant brought up that it has been difficult to find trees which meet the caliper requirements of the larger trees required in the ordinance. Because of the availability issues and concerns over potential damage to these trees during construction, they are requesting a time extension for replanting the trees after construction. • Township Forester responded that he had no problem with this request. He also indicated that he would send the information of nurseries in New Jersey that provide larger caliper trees. 7. Zoning Questions (from former Zoning Board member)