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Supporting Documentation · Sep 2, 2026

07172026_PB 26 02 27 Fairway Drive Planning Review 1

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Memorandum Page 7 of 8 15% to 19.99%, 20% to 24.99%, and 25% or more. The map shall include all existing trees and include marks for trees to be removed. 2. A separate map shall be prepared showing proposed improvements overlain on the preceding color topographic map. 3. A table showing the calculations of the amount of area in the various slope categories above along with the proposed area of disturbance within each category. 4. Identification of soil types on the property, including the erosion potential of soils, information on the water table, 5. Stormwater management plan and soil erosion and sediment control plan. 6. Other engineering data deemed reasonably necessary by the Township Engineer and Planner to determine compliance. ii. Further, there appears to be areas which have slopes in excess of 25% on both Lots 6.01 and 6.03. Per the ordinance, disturbance of slopes of 25% or more is prohibited. Additional relief may be necessary. 6. Statutory Criteria The applicant requires relief for five (5) “c” variances for this application. 1. The applicant shall provide testimony that demonstrates how the request for relief may be granted based on one of the standards provided in the MLUL at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c. It is the applicant’s responsibility to bear the burden of proof. 2. In order to satisfy the positive and negative criteria for each c variance enumerated above, the applicant should provide testimony that satisfies either the c(1) hardship criterion or c(2) flexible criterion as set forth in the MLUL. a. Positive criteria: There are two types of c variances - the c(1) hardship and the c(2) flexible variance. The c(1) hardship criteria states that a “hardship” will occur if the variance is not granted. The hardship relates to the physical or topographical features of the property and cannot relate to financial or personal hardship. Hardship relating to property can include: i. Narrowness, shallowness, or irregular shape ii. An exceptional topographic condition iii. Other unique conditions or features affecting the property

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