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12 ○ Most removed trees are near the bottom of the slope and reportedly in poor condition. - Tree replacement plan: ○ Ordinance requires replacement of 51 trees. ○ The applicant proposes 51 new trees. - Proposed landscaping includes: ○ 6 trees along Sheridan Avenue ○ 41 additional trees along the rear property line to strengthen buffering. - Along Northfield Avenue, large shade trees were avoided due to overhead wires and underground utilities. - Instead, the plan emphasizes lawn areas and extensive shrub plantings. - Mr. Facchino stated the landscaping goal was to create a nice streetscape experience along Northfield Avenue and Sheridan Place. - Proposed plantings overall: ○ 51 new trees ○ 201 shrubs ○ 6 shrub varieties - He acknowledged another ordinance requirement: ○ Parking lots with 30 or more spaces require one tree per 10 spaces. ○ This would require an additional 16 trees. - The applicant agreed to work with the township forester. Either plant the additional trees or contribute payment in lieu if approved by the township. - Mr. Facchino explained that the project qualifies as a “major development” because disturbance exceeds one-half acre. - Despite reducing impervious coverage by about 5,807 square feet, full stormwater analysis was still required. - The project’s stormwater strategy focuses on non-structural best management practices: ○ Minimizing underground infrastructure that is difficult to maintain ○ Maintaining existing drainage patterns ○ Minimizing land disturbance ○ Preserving native vegetation ○ Increasing landscaping for infiltration and recharge benefits - Stormwater analyses were conducted for: ○ 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year storm events. - Results showed: ○ Reduced runoff rates and volumes at both design discharge points: ■ The culvert crossing Sheridan Place. ■ A discharge area toward Northfield Avenue. - Groundwater recharge requirements do not apply because impervious coverage is being reduced. - Water quality improvements: ○ Reduced paved surface area. ○ Increased roof area, which generates cleaner runoff than parking surfaces. - Mr. Facchino requested a waiver from ordinance section 2529.4S2, which requires on- site retention of one-half of the projected two-year storm. - He argued the project already reduces two-year storm runoff volumes by approximately 1,691 cubic feet (about 12,000 gallons). ○ The proposal satisfies the

f one-half of the projected two-year storm. - He argued the project already reduces two-year storm runoff volumes by approximately 1,691 cubic feet (about 12,000 gallons). ○ The proposal satisfies the intent of the ordinance through overall runoff reduction. - Additional storm infrastructure: