[Amended 9-3-2013 by Ord.
No. 2013-12]
This article shall apply to all applications for development
involving a subdivision of land for the creation of not more than
two lots, provided that such subdivision does not involve a planned
development, any new street or the extension of any off-tract improvement,
the cost of which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42.
The development plans for a minor subdivision shall be designed in accordance with the zoning requirements of Part III of this chapter, development and design standards of Part IV of this chapter and provisions of Part VI of this chapter, as applicable. Such plans shall also be prepared in accordance with the following, which shall constitute a checklist for minor subdivision application completeness, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10.3:
A.
The size of sheets for all plans shall be 24 inches by 36 inches,
unless an alternate size is approved by the Borough Engineer, and
shall be folded prior to submission by the applicant to a size not
to exceed nine inches by 12 inches.
B.
Title block including the following information.
(1)
The name of the development.
(2)
The type of application (minor subdivision).
(3)
The location of the tract to be developed, including existing block
and lot number(s) as they appear on the Borough Tax Map, street address
(if such exists), municipality (Borough of Metuchen), county (Middlesex
County), state (New Jersey).
(4)
The name and address of the applicant, the name and address of the
owner(s) of record and authorized agent, if any.
(5)
Written scale.
(6)
The date of preparation, and revision box with the date of each revision.
(7)
The name, address, signature, license number and seal of person(s)
who prepared the plans.
C.
Signature box containing the following:
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Approved by the Planning Board
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Chairman
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Date
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Secretary
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Date
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D.
Key map showing and identifying the location of the tract to be developed
superimposed on a map of a section of the Borough showing all streets
within 1/2 mile of the same and drawn at a scale not larger than one
inch equals 2,000 feet.
F.
Location map showing and identifying the existing location of the
following information:
(1)
All properties, public rights-of-way, railroad rights-of-way, municipal
boundaries with Edison Township and zoning district boundaries within
500 feet of the tract to be developed.
(2)
A line delineating a two-hundred-foot radius from the extreme limits
of the tract to be developed.
(3)
The block and lot numbers, as they appear on the Borough Tax Map,
of all properties located within 200 feet of the tract to be developed.
(4)
All buildings on the tract to be developed and all adjacent properties,
and an indication as to the current use of each.
(5)
Any historic sites on the tract to be developed and all properties
within 200 feet thereof, as shown on the Borough's Historic Sites
Inventory.
(6)
Graphic scale.
(7)
North arrow.
(8)
The above is to be drawn at a scale not larger than one inch equals
100 feet.
G.
List of the names, addresses and block and lot numbers of all property
owners located within 200 feet of the tract to be developed, as shown
on the most recent Borough tax duplicates.
H.
Subdivision plat showing and identifying the location of the following
information:
(1)
Existing and proposed property lines and reference corners, including
lengths of course to 1/100 of a foot, bearings to 30 seconds in the
New Jersey Plane Coordinate System, with an error of closure not to
exceed 1 to 10,000.
(2)
Existing structures on the tract to be developed and within 75 feet
of all adjacent properties, including setback distances from all property
lines, and an indication as to whether such is to be retained or removed.
(3)
Other existing man-made features, such as culverts, drain pipes,
fences and retaining walls.
(4)
Building envelopes for all lots to be developed, including setback
distances to all lot lines.
(5)
Lot area, in square feet to the nearest 1/100 of a foot, for all
lots to be developed.
(6)
Existing and proposed improvements to that portion of the public
right-of-way adjacent to the tract, including sidewalks, curbs, driveway
aprons, street paving, catch basins, utility poles, hydrants and shade
trees.
(7)
Existing and proposed utilities, including details for the type and/or
width of all lateral connections or easements for water, sanitary
sewer, gas, electricity, telephone and cable television.
(8)
Existing or proposed easements or rights-of-way, whether public or
private, the extent, limits and purpose of such easement rights being
definitely stated on the plan.
(9)
Existing and proposed elevations or contours sufficient to determine
general slope, high and low points of the tract, natural drainage
and proposed drainage, including connections to existing storm sewer
lines, if proposed.
(10)
Existing unique land forms, natural features, watercourses or
bodies of water.
(11)
Existing vegetation, including all lawn, shrubs, wooded areas
and individual trees over four inches DBH, with an indication as to
whether such is to be retained or removed, and details for the methods
of vegetation protection during the period of development.
(12)
Existing wetlands and areas of special flood hazard, if such
conditions exist. Proof of the nonexistence of such conditions shall
be provided by the applicant.
(13)
Existing or proposed buffer areas or screens, if any.
(14)
Clear sight triangle easements for tracts involving a corner
lot.
(15)
Graphic scale.
(16)
North arrow.
(17)
The above is to be drawn at one of the following scales: one
inch equals 10 feet, one inch equals 20 feet or one inch equals 30
feet. The scale chosen shall be sufficient to enable the entire tract
to be shown on a single sheet.
I.
Soil erosion and sediment control plan, pursuant to the requirements
of the Freehold Soil Conservation District, if soil disturbance proposed
by the development exceeds 5,000 square feet.
J.
If the applicant intends to file the plat as record of the approved
subdivision with the Middlesex County Recording Officer, the plat
shall be prepared in compliance with the Map Filing Act, P.L. 1960,
c. 141 (N.J.S.A. 46:23-9.9 et seq).
K.
Any proposed easements, deed restrictions or covenants affecting
any portion of the tract to be developed.
M.
Any additional information the Board finds is reasonably necessary
to make an informed decision on any aspect of the application may
be required.
