In order to assure the harmonious development of all areas of
the Borough of Bellmawr in accordance with the intended appearance
of the Borough as established by the Borough Master Plan, to assure
that maximum care is exercised to preserve and enhance existing natural
features and environmental conditions, to preclude the creation of
adverse conditions of traffic flow or traffic safety problems and
to maximize efforts to assure each property owner the right to safe
and comfortable use of his property and environmental design for new
construction proposed within the Borough, all site plans shall be
reviewed by the Environmental Commission of the Borough of Bellmawr
and the Bellmawr Planning Board and, where applicable, by the Bellmawr
Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) of the State of New Jersey, prior to the issuance of a zoning
or building or special use permit.
The submission of an environmental impact statement to the Bellmawr
Planning Board shall be required for any subdivision or site plan
application that is determined by the Borough Engineer to:
A. Be located in a critical impact area. A critical impact area includes
but is not limited to stream corridors, streams, wetlands, estuaries,
slopes greater than 15°, highly acid or highly erodible soils,
areas of high water table and mature stands of native vegetation and
aquifer recharge and discharge areas; or
B. Have been previously subject to environmental contamination.
The environmental impact statement shall include a response
to the following items pertaining to a proposed development or proposal:
A. Soil types.
(1) United States Department of Agriculture soil types (shown on map).
(2) Permeability of soil on site.
(3) Rate of percolation of water through the soil with one test for each
five acres or less.
B. Surface water drainage.
(1) Considerations.
(a)
Key map showing location and distance from site to nearest stream.
(b)
Rate of runoff from the site before and after development.
(c)
Destination of runoff water and method of controlling downstream
effects.
(d)
Submission of an erosion and sediment control plan.
(2) Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage
so that removal of surface water will not adversely affect neighboring
properties or the public storm drainage system. Stormwater shall be
removed from all paved areas and carried away in an efficient and
approved manner so that it will not obstruct the flow of vehicles
or pedestrian traffic and will not create puddles in paved areas.
C. Ground cover, including trees.
(1) Considerations.
(a)
Extent of existing impervious ground cover on the site.
(b)
Extent of proposed impervious ground cover on the site.
(c)
Extent of existing vegetative cover on the site.
(d)
Extent of proposed vegetative cover on the site.
(2) The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as
practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal.
D. Topography. The statement shall furnish a plan showing existing and
proposed contours of the entire site and adjacent sites which may
affect the project site. Any grade changes shall be in keeping with
the general appearance of neighboring developed areas.
E. Groundwater.
(1) Average depth to seasonal high-water table.
(2) Minimum depth to water table on site.
(3) Maximum depth to water table on site.
F. Water supply.
(1) The source and adequacy of the potable water system to be provided
to the site.
(2) The expected daily water requirements for the site.
G. Sewerage system.
(1) Sanitary sewer system (description and location of system on the
site).
(2) Expected contents of the sewage effluent (human waste, pesticides,
detergents, oils, heavy metals, other chemicals, etc.).
(3) Expected daily volume of sewage.
(4) Effect on sewage treatment plant's present capacity and authorized
capacity.
H. Solid waste.
(1) Estimated quantity of solid waste to be developed on the site during
and after construction.
(2) Method of disposal of solid waste during and after construction.
(3) Plans for recycling of solid waste during and after construction.
I. Air quality.
(1) Expected changes in air quality due to activities at the site during
and after construction.
(2) Plans for control of emissions affecting air quality.
J. Noise.
(1) Noise levels, above existing levels, expected to be generated at
the site (source and magnitude in decibels) during and after construction.
(2) Proposed method for control of possible additional noise on site
during and after construction.
K. Impact of proposed action applied for.
(1) Effects on drainage and runoff.
(2) Effects on groundwater quality.
(3) Effects on situation of surface waters.
(4) Effects on surface water quality.
L. A statement of impact upon critical areas and of adverse impacts
which cannot be avoided.
M. Environmental protective measures, procedures and schedules to minimize
damage to critical impact areas during and after development and/or
construction.
N. A list of all licenses, permits and other approvals required by municipal,
county or state law and the status of each.
O. A listing of steps proposed to minimize environmental damage to the
site and region during construction and/or development and operation.