A.
Where required for submission, an applicant shall submit a community
impact statement.
B.
Submission format. All community impact statements shall consist
of written and graphic materials which clearly present the required
information addressing the following areas:
(1)
Population impact. An analysis of the number of people expected to
be added to the municipal population as a result of the proposed development,
including those attracted to the Township for the number of projected
jobs in nonresidential development, according to the following age
cohorts: children, adults and other information about age cohorts.
(2)
Schools impact. An analysis of the anticipated number of public school
students projected to be added and the ability of the existing public
school facilities to absorb the additional population projected 10
years into the future. The analysis shall provide data on school facility
capacity and existing enrollment, cumulative projections of new students,
impacts on facilities, support staff and added costs to the school
district. Should expanded or new school facilities or increased teaching
staff be required, the projected cost for such additions shall be
specified.
(3)
Community facilities impact. An analysis of the existing community
facilities and infrastructure available to serve the proposed development
and its impact on the adequacy of existing public water facilities,
public sewerage facilities, recreational facilities, library facilities,
and senior services. Should such facilities be determined inadequate
to serve the proposed development, the remedies, either expected or
proposed by the applicant, shall be indicated along with the estimated
costs for such additional facilities.
(4)
Services impact. An analysis of the existing services provided by
the municipality to serve the proposed development and the impact
of the development upon services, including police protection, fire
protection, emergency services, solid waste disposal and street maintenance
services.
(5)
Traffic impact. An analysis of the existing road network available
to serve the proposed development, as well as the proposed road network
within the development itself and the surrounding road network which
will be affected by the proposed development, including the capacity
of the existing and proposed roadways; the anticipated traffic volumes
as a result of the proposed development; the physical structure of
both road networks; and any problem areas in the road network affected
by the development, including unsafe intersections and vertical or
horizontal alignments.
(6)
Fiscal impact. An analysis of the revenues expected to be generated
from the development compared to the anticipated costs which the proposed
development is expected to generate. Revenues and costs shall be shown
for the municipality, the municipal school system and the municipal
library system.
C.
Waiver. The Board may grant a waiver from this requirement or any
section thereof.
A.
Where required for submission, an applicant shall submit an environmental
impact statement.
B.
Every environmental impact statement shall contain the following:
(1)
Key map showing the location of the project and how it relates to
the surrounding region affected thereby.
(2)
Description of the project specifying, in the form of maps, drawings,
graphs or similar visual aids, and also by narrative, what is to be
done and how it is to be done during and after construction of the
project, including information and technical data adequate to permit
a careful assessment of the environmental impact of the project.
(3)
An inventory of the existing environmental conditions at the project
site and in the surrounding region affected thereby which shall describe
the following:
(a)
Physical characteristics:
(e)
Air and water quality: Air quality and water quality shall be
described with reference to the standards promulgated by the Department
of Environmental Protection of the State of New Jersey, and soils
shall be described with reference to criteria contained in the Northeast
Jersey Soil Conservation District Standards and Specifications.
(4)
A listing of all licenses, permits or other approvals required by
municipal, county or state law, the status of each, and proof that
the applicant has contacted officials of any federal, state, county
or municipal agency affected by the proposed project.
(5)
An assessment of the probable impact of the project upon all of the topics listed in Subsection B(3) above.
(6)
A listing and evaluation of adverse environmental impacts which cannot
be avoided, with particular emphasis upon air or water pollution,
increase in noise during and after construction, damage to plant,
tree and wildlife systems, damage to natural resources, displacement
of people and businesses, increase in sedimentation and siltation,
flooding, potential stormwater runoff damage both on and off site,
increase in municipal services, and health, safety and well-being
of the public. Off-site impact shall also be set forth and evaluated.
(7)
A thorough description of the steps to be taken to minimize adverse
environmental impact before, during and after construction of the
project, both at the project site and in the surrounding region affected
thereby, such description to be accompanied by necessary maps, schedules
and other explanatory data as may be needed to clarify and explain
the actions to be taken.
(8)
Identification and description of any irreversible and irretrievable
commitment of resources which would be involved in the proposed action.
(9)
A statement of alternatives to the proposed project which might avoid
some or all of the adverse environmental effects, including a no-action
alternative, with an objective evaluation of each alternative, including
the no-action alternative.
(10)
A reference list of available, pertinent, published information
relating to the project, the project site, and the surrounding region
affected thereby.
C.
Waiver. The Board may grant a waiver from this requirement or any
section thereof.
