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c. Any application requiring a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d may be required, at the discretion of the Zoning Board, to be accompanied by an environmental impact statement. The information required shall be determined by the Zoning Board in consultation with the Planning Director. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.7C) 25-13.4 Format. When an environmental impact statement is required, the following format shall be utilized and the information requested shall be provided. a. Project Description. Indicate the purpose and scope of the proposed project. Enumerate the benefits to the public which will result from the proposed project and describe the suitability of the site for the intended use. A description of the proposed project shall be presented to indicate the extent to which the site must be altered, the kinds of facilities to be constructed, how they are to be considered and the uses intended. The resident population, working population and visitor population shall be estimated. The compatibility or incompatibility of the proposed project shall be described in relation to the following: 1. Township Master Plan 2. Master Plan of any adjacent municipality located within 500 feet of the proposed project 3. Essex County Master Plan b. Site Description and Inventory. Provide a description of environmental conditions on the site which shall include, but not be limited to the following items: 1. Types of Soils. List and description of each soil type located on the site. Relative to the type of project proposed, a complete mapping of all soil types on the site shall be required indicating where those moderate and severe limitations exist. 2. Topography. Description of the topographic conditions within the site and extending two hundred (200) feet beyond the property lines. When fifteen (15%) percent or more of the proposed area of land disturbance encompasses slopes in excess of ten (10%) percent, the following slope ranges shall be mapped for the entire site: ten (10) to fifteen (15%) percent; fifteen (15) to twenty (20%) percent; twenty (20%) percent and up. 3. Geology. Description of the geologic formations and features associated with the site as well

percent; fifteen (15) to twenty (20%) percent; twenty (20%) percent and up. 3. Geology. Description of the geologic formations and features associated with the site as well as depth to bedrock conditions. Delineation of those areas where bedrock is in close proximity to the surface, within two (2) feet of the surface as well as major bedrock outcroppings. 4. Vegetation. Description of the existing vegetation on the site. When required, sketch the location of major vegetation grouping such as woodland, open field and wetland. 5. Surface Water. Description of existing watercourses and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site and their relationship to the area of land disturbance. Existing surface runoff from the site shall be calculated using methods approved by the Township Engineer. When the natural drainage pattern will be significantly altered, an analysis shall be conducted which will investigate flow, depth, capacity and water quality of receiving waters. When required, floodplain areas shall be mapped in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Existing drainage structures shall be mapped and the capacity of the drainage network shall be determined. 6. Subsurface Water. Description of the subsurface water conditions on the site, in terms of depth to ground water shall be provided. 52