A.
Guidelines for this survey are contained in Appendix B of the "Cultural
Resource Management Plan," dated April 1991, as amended.
B.
An applicant may request a letter of interpretation from the Commission
in order to determine the presence of recorded archaeological sites
on his property in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:50-4,
Part VI, of the CMP.
C.
Where archaeological or historic resources are present, the applicant
shall take all reasonable steps in planning his development to protect
the resource the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:50-6.156(c). In addition,
if at any time after construction has been commenced archaeological
data is discovered on a site, the developer shall immediately cease
construction, notify the Township and the Pinelands Commission and
take all reasonable steps to protect the archaeological data in accordance
with the guidelines for the Recovery of Scientific, Prehistoric, Historic
and Archaeological Data: Procedures for Notification Reporting and
Data Recovery (36 CFR 66).
D.
The survey shall include:
(1)
A statement as to the presence of any properties listed on the
National and State Registers of Historic Places on the site or within
the area of the project's potential environmental impacts;
(2)
A thorough search of state, local and any other pertinent inventories
to identify sites of potential significance;
(3)
A review of the literature and consultation with professional
and avocational archaeologists knowledgeable about the area;
(4)
Thorough pedestrian and natural resources survey;
(5)
Archaeological testing as necessary to provide reasonable evidence
of the presence or absence of historic resources of significance;
(6)
Adequate recording of the information gains and methodologies
and sources used; and
(7)
A list of personnel involved and qualifications of the person(s)
performing the survey.
E.
Documentation of resources. The following information will be required
to document resources, which are not found to be significant, but
which are otherwise found to present graphic evidence of a cultural
activity:
(1)
A narrative description of the resource and its cultural environment;
(2)
Photographic documentation to record the exterior appearance
of buildings, structures and engineering resources;
(3)
A site plan depicting, in correct scale, the location of all
buildings, structures and engineering resources; and
(4)
A New Jersey state inventory form as published by the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection for buildings and a narrative
description of any process or technology, if necessary, to elaborate
upon the photographic record.
A.
General provisions. The impact on the environment generated by land
development necessitates a comprehensive analysis of the variety of
problems that may result and the actions that can be taken to minimize
the problems. It is further recognized that the level of detail required
for various types of applications will vary depending upon the size
of the development, the nature of the site, the location of the development
and the information already in the possession of the Township. Therefore,
having determined that some flexibility is needed in preparing the
environmental impact statement, the requirements for such document
pertaining to different types of development applications are listed
below:
(1)
All agricultural operations conducted in accordance with a plan
approved by the Soil Conservation District and all silvaculture operations
conducted in accordance with a plan prepared by a professional forester
are specifically exempt from the environmental impact statement requirements.
(2)
Any variance applications to the Planning Board not involving
a site plan or subdivision application shall not require an environmental
impact statement unless specifically requested by the Board. The Board
shall inform the applicant regarding any information that may be required.
(3)
Any application for minor site plan approval shall not require
an environmental impact statement unless specifically requested by
the Board. The Planning Board shall inform the applicant regarding
any information that may be required.
(4)
All minor subdivisions, preliminary major subdivisions and/or
preliminary major site plan applications shall be accompanied by an
environmental impact statement, if wetlands are present on or within
300 feet of the subject site.
B.
Submission requirements. When an environmental impact statement is
required, the applicant shall retain one or more competent professionals
to perform the necessary work. The qualifications and background of
the professionals shall be provided, and the method of investigation
shall be described. All applicable material on file in the Township
pertinent to evaluation of regional impacts also shall be considered.
Furthermore, as much original research as necessary shall be conducted
to develop the environmental impact statement. All environmental impact
statements shall consist of written and graphic materials, which clearly
present the required information utilizing the following format:
(1)
Project description.
(a)
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 particular 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 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:
(b)
The recommended regulations appropriate to the subdivision or
site as indicated by the Design and Performance Standards of this
chapter and supported by natural resource information.
(2)
Site description and inventory. Provide a description of the
environmental conditions on the site, including the following items:
(a)
Types of soils. List and describe each soil type on the site.
If applicable, provide percolation data. Where the proposed area of
land disturbance will involve soils with moderate or severe limitations
relative to the type of use proposed, a complete mapping of all soil
types where the moderate and severe limitations exist shall be provided.
(b)
Topography. Describe the topographic conditions on the site
and within 300 feet of the site.
(c)
Geology. Describe the geologic formations and features associated
with the site.
(d)
Vegetation. Describe the existing vegetation on the site. A
map shall be prepared showing the location of major vegetative groupings,
such as woodlands, open fields and wetlands. Where woodlands are delineated,
the forest types shall be indicated.
(e)
Wildlife. Identify and describe any unique habitats of endangered
or protected species.
(f)
Subsurface water. Describe the subsurface water conditions on
the site both in terms of depth to groundwater and water supply capabilities.
The location, depth, capacity and water quality of all existing water
wells on the site and within 500 feet of the site shall be indicated.
(g)
Distinctive scenic and/or historic features. Describe and map
those portions of the site that can be considered to have distinctive
scenic and/or historic qualities.
(h)
Existing development features. Describe any existing features
on the site that are not considered to be part of the natural environment,
including, but not necessarily limited to, roads, driveway accesses,
housing units, accessory structures, utility lines, ground disturbance,
etc.
(i)
Miscellaneous. When warranted, an analysis shall be conducted
of existing air quality and noise levels as prescribed by the NJDEP.
(3)
Impact. Submit a report on the negative and positive impacts
during and after construction. Indicate those negative impacts that
are unavoidable. The specific concerns that shall be considered include
the following and shall be accompanied by specific quantitative measurements
where possible and necessary:
(a)
Soil erosion and sedimentation resulting from surface runoff.
(b)
Flooding and floodplain disruption.
(c)
Degradation of surface water quality.
(d)
Groundwater pollution.
(e)
Reduction of groundwater capabilities.
(f)
Sewage disposal.
(g)
Solid waste disposal.
(h)
Vegetative destruction.
(i)
Disruption of wildlife habitats of endangered and protected
species.
(j)
Destruction or degradation of scenic and historic features.
(k)
Air quality degradation.
(l)
Noise levels.
(m)
Energy utilization.
(4)
Environmental performance controls.
(a)
Describe what measures will be employed during the planning,
construction and operation phases which will minimize or eliminate
negative impacts that could result from the proposed project. Of specific
interest are:
(b)
By reference to the summary conclusions and recommendations,
the statement shall identify specifically which of the four categories
and subcategories of regulations described below are or are not applicable
to the proposed subdivision; and where a category or regulation is
deemed to be applicable, a description shall be furnished of the action
proposed to be taken or avoided to minimize any adverse effect on
the environment or ecology. The categories and subcategories involved
are those set forth below designated Categories A through D, as follows:
[1]
Category A: regulations to avoid hazard to life and property
from Subcategory 1, flood; and Subcategory 2, fire.
[2]
Category B: regulations to prevent hazard to life and health
resulting from human activities related to the use of Subcategory
1, surface waters; Subcategory 2, water table; and Subcategory 3,
nutrient application.
[3]
Category C: regulations to minimize loss of unique, scarce and
valuable resources: Subcategory 1, historic; Subcategory 2, vegetation;
Subcategory 3, wildlife; Subcategory 4, scenic; Subcategory 5, water
recharge; and Subcategory 6, geologic.
[4]
Category D: regulations to minimize social costs by proper management
of Subcategory 1, aquifers; Subcategory 2, soil loss; Subcategory
3, vegetation; Subcategory 4, recreation and use of vegetation; Subcategory
5, wildlife habitats; and Subcategory 6, land use.
(5)
Licenses, permits and other approvals required by law. The applicant
shall list all known licenses, permits and other forms of approval
required by law for the development and operation of the proposed
project. The list shall include approvals required by the Township,
as well as agencies of the county, state and federal governments.
Where approvals have been granted, copies of said approvals shall
be attached. Where approvals are pending, date of filing for approval.
(6)
Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or
other written sources of information which were first consulted and
employed in compilation of the environmental impact statement shall
be listed. A list of all agencies and individuals from whom all pertinent
information was obtained orally or by letter shall be listed separately.
Dates and locations of all meetings shall be specified.
C.
Board action. The Board shall review the comments and reports submitted
by the above distributees regarding the information furnished in the
environmental impact statement in the context of the overall design
of the proposed development and the relationship of the proposed development
to the environment. The information is to be used solely to help ensure
that the proposed development will cause no reasonably avoidable damage
to any environmental resource.
In the Agricultural District a resource conservation plan shall
be prepared by the operator of every agricultural use, or the appropriate
Soil Conservation District, located in an area which has been designated
by any agency of federal, state or local government as having substandard
surface or groundwater. If prepared by the operator, such plan shall
be submitted to the Soil Conservation District for review. The resource
conservation plan shall be reviewed, updated and revised as necessary
and shall provide for the use of recommended management practices
as found in, but not limited to, the following publications:
A.
General provisions.
(1)
The impact on existing road systems generated by land development
necessitates a comprehensive analysis of the variety of problems that
may result and the actions that can be taken to minimize the problems.
All preliminary major subdivision applications resulting in the generation
of more than 10 lots and/or all preliminary major site plan applications
shall be accompanied by a traffic impact statement unless specifically
waived by the Board. Any application for subdivision approval where
less than 10 lots are involved and all applications for minor site
plan approval shall not require a traffic impact statement unless
specifically requested by the Board.
(2)
The Board may waive the requirement for a traffic impact statement
totally or partially only if sufficient evidence is submitted to the
Board indicating that the proposed project will have a negligible
traffic impact, or, alternatively, that a complete report need not
be prepared and submitted in order to evaluate adequately the specific
traffic impact to be generated by the proposed development. The burden
of demonstrating the exceptions shall rest, at all times, with the
applicant who must affirmatively demonstrate to the Board the basis
for a waiver request.
B.
Contents of report. In addition to the submission requirements of Article VII, the following information relative to the impact of the proposed development on air quality to ensure that all state ambient air quality standards in N.J.A.C. 7:27 et seq. for carbon monoxide shall not be exceeded at places of maximum concentration and at sensitive receptors:
(1)
A summary of ambient air quality in the vicinity of the facility,
expressed in terms of levels of sulfur dioxide, particulates and carbon
monoxide concentrations, compared with all applicable ambient air
quality standards. This data may be obtained from on-site monitoring
or, upon approval of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,
Division of Environmental Quality, from the nearest New Jersey State
monitoring site.
(2)
Projects of traffic to be generated by the proposed development
for average daily, morning peak hour(s), afternoon peak hour(s) and
any other peak traffic condition deemed applicable as a result of
the type and/or location of the proposed generator. Traffic generation
rates should be based upon local indices, where applicable, or rates
promulgated by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, where local
indices are not available. All rates should be documented in the report.
Also, the method and data upon which traffic approach route distributions
are based shall be fully documented. Any assumptions regarding the
diversion of existing traffic to alternative routes should be clearly
specified in the report.
(3)
The report shall contain documentation of existing conditions
on adjacent streets serving immediate site access/egress, including
roadway pavement width, rights-of-way, curb parking conditions, site
visibility, grade and curvatures of roadway and traffic control devices.
Existing traffic volumes or average daily and peak hour conditions
shall be presented with the source of data denoted.
(4)
Assessment of the traffic impact of the proposed development,
including estimates of levels of services, shall be provided. In preparing
these estimates, assumptions regarding the annual growth rate of existing
traffic should be fully documented for a period of 10 years. Capacity
determination shall be based upon normally accepted standards, with
the basis of these estimates clearly indicated. All substantial applications
for development in Waterford Township and neighboring municipalities,
which have recently been built, are under construction, have been
approved for construction, or are being considered for approval, shall
be factored in the analysis. In the event the project is staged over
a period of time, independent estimates for each stage shall be provided.
(5)
In the event that roadway deficiencies are identified for existing
and/or future conditions, specific recommendations for the resolution
of these problems shall be addressed in the report. The report shall
contain a listing of any and all actions to be taken by the applicant
to resolve or minimize traffic problems and, as such, shall be considered
a firm offer by the applicant to take such actions subject to Board
approval.
(6)
A description of parking facilities, including locations, number
of parking spaces, number of parking levels, and whether the parking
area is to be open or covered.
(7)
An analysis of emissions from space heating, including:
(8)
An analysis of motor vehicle emissions to be generated by the
proposed development and, where appropriate, by growth induced by
the proposed development based on annual average daily traffic and
space heating emissions expressed as tons per day of carbon monoxide,
hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulates. The
latest data available from the United States Environmental Protection
Agency's Publication AP-42, Compilation of Air Pollution Emission
Factors, is to be used to calculate emissions if more definitive information
is not available.
(9)
An analysis of the effect of carbon monoxide emissions on air
quality, including anticipated carbon monoxide concentrations compared
with ambient air quality standards and with concentrations in the
absence of the proposed development at places of maximum concentration
and at critical locations, including monitoring sites and sensitive
receptors such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes, residences and
playgrounds. This analysis should be prepared pursuant to the procedures
established in the United States Environmental Protection Agency's
publications Guidelines for Air Quality, Maintenance, Planning and
Analysis, Volume 9: Evaluating Indirect Sources, Publication No. EPA-450/4-750-001
OAQPS No. 1.2-028, or equivalent procedure.
(10)
An analysis of the availability of public transportation and,
for housing projects, the accessibility, including distance, safety
and convenience of route, by automobile and by other modes of transportation
of the following facilities:
(11)
A description of measures taken in planning the proposed development
which are intended to reduce vehicle miles traveled, including, but
not limited to, those measures described in the United States Environmental
Protection Agency's publication Guidelines for Air Quality Maintenance,
Planning and Analysis, Volume 3: Control Strategies (Chapter II, Section
E) Publication No. EPA-450/4-74-003 (OAQPS No. 1.2-002) and in Section
108(f)(i)(A) of the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1977, 43 U.S.C. § 7410.
(12)
A description of measures taken in planning the proposed development
which are intended to reduce emissions from the completed development
in accordance with the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, N.J.S.A.
4:24-39 et seq. Applicable standards for dust control are available
in the N.J. Department of Agriculture's publication Standards for
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey.
(13)
Information evidencing compliance with the provisions of N.J.A.C., Title 7, Chapter 27 (New Jersey Air Pollution Control Regulations), and 45 FR 52676 through 52748 (8-7-80) (Environmental Protection Agency Regulations for Prevention of Significant Deterioration).
(14)
Any alteration or amendment to the development application which
would substantially alter specific land uses, site acreage, building
floor area, highway access design or any other feature which could
cause a significant change in traffic generation rates shall require
the submission of a revised traffic and air quality impact statement.
C.
Licenses, permits and other approvals required by law. The applicant
shall list all known licenses, permits and other forms of approval
required by law for the development and operation of the proposed
project. The list shall include approvals required by the Township,
as well as agencies of the county, state and federal governments.
Where approvals have been granted, copies of said approvals shall
be attached; where approvals are pending, date of filing for approval.
D.
Documentation. All publications, file reports, manuscripts or other
written sources of information which were first consulted and employed
in compilation of the environmental impact statement shall be listed.
A list of all agencies and individuals from whom all pertinent information
was obtained orally or by letter shall be listed separately. Dates
and locations of all meetings shall be specified.
E.
F.
Board action. The Board shall review comments and reports submitted
by the above distributees regarding the information furnished in the
traffic and air quality impact statement in the context of the overall
design of the proposed development and the traffic impact of the proposed
development on the affected road system. The information is to be
used to determine whether or not the proposed development will create
any negative impact(s) upon the roadway system, adjacent properties
or the zone plan of the municipality.
