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Supporting Documentation · Aug 12, 2026

06262026_PB 25 12 262 and 270 Main Street Planning Review 2

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Memorandum Page 9 of 18 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com to the loading dock abutting Lot 58, but the minimum setback exists at the other corner abutting Lot 58, where the setback is 2’-11 to the loading dock wall. d. Include the lot line adjacent to Lot 51 as a side yard. e. Include the lot line adjacent to Lot 49 as a rear yard. 5. Site Plan Review A. Landscaping and Fencing: i. Trees: a. The tree replacement plan proposes the removal of two (2) trees with DBH sizes of 24” and 12”. Based on the size of these trees and the requirements of § 28-8, the Applicant would require either six (6) replacement trees with a minimum caliper of 4 inches, or twelve (12) replacement trees with a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches. Applicant shall provide an updated Tree Removal and Replacement Permit. i. Since our previous memo, this office has not received any update on this item. b. In parking areas with 30 or more parking spaces, there shall be a minimum of one tree plus ground level planting for each 10 parking stalls, which may be provided within and/or on the perimeter of the parking area (§25-12.1o). The applicant is proposing 44 parking spaces, requiring 4 trees. c. The total required trees needed (with a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches) is sixteen (16.) The Applicant is proposing a total of 17 trees with a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches, which meets the requirements of tree replacement of the two (2) existing trees and the parking area screening requirement. d. The Applicant notes that three (3) trees are “existing trees to be replaced.” The removal and replacement of these trees would require a greater number of replacement trees, as the code does not permit a 1:1 replacement. Applicant to provide approval from the Township Forester, Land Use Board, and/or Township Engineer and provide updated tree removal application. Applicant to provide species and DBH of existing shade trees on Erwin Place if they plan to remove them. i. Since our previous memo, this office has not received any update on this item. ii. Rain Garden: a. Three (3) rain garden areas are proposed in the surface parking lot area and will contain a collection of shrubs and grasses. Planting Plan does not indicate species to be planted in rain gardens. Applicant to provide planting list for rain garden. Additionally, we recommend a

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will contain a collection of shrubs and grasses. Planting Plan does not indicate species to be planted in rain gardens. Applicant to provide planting list for rain garden. Additionally, we recommend a maintenance manual for these rain gardens be provided by the Applicant and reviewed by the Board Engineer.

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